02 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1926
Page
1
Atlantic notes on street repairs Chestnut street and the Des Moines asphalt proposal. Superintendent Street earns praise for Atlantic schools, with board support. Senate debates Mussolini policy and farm relief stall amid partisan show, sparking frustration over timing and process.
A historical note laments Atlante independent district’s practice of hiring a superintendent for a single year then firing him within five, deriding rapid decapitation of leaders. The piece argues this pattern harmed the schools' reputation and hindered genuine demonstrations of capability.
A Ch icago opinion piece attacks Congressman Blanton of Texas for denouncing federal agencies and guardian schemes in the District of Columbia. It reviews Brookhart and Ohio road plans, Iowa road allotments, and Senator Borah's referendum proposals on the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act, noting the "wets" approach and Borah's amendments as they relate to liquor laws.
The Sun Times critiques Senate debate over the Italian debt settlement. It mocks lawmakers who label colleagues as loquacious parliamentarians and notes politicians like Caraway Morse Harris Reed and Smoot pressing reform. Mussolini is referenced amid bold speeches and agrotechnic displays.
Senator Brookhart advocates a shift from rail to auto and truck routes within years. The Chicago Journal of Commerce notes his method to sway farmers by questioning railroad necessity while fearing the loss of rail service. Brookhart suggests building 100000 miles of roads to dispense with rails, prompting questions about Iowa's view and the viability across states.
A quirky, fragmentary prose piece from 1926 explores happiness in seeking and the lure of popularity. It laments wasted lime for thought, mentions new shoes on a spring day, and notes one grows bored with life while pondering unseen journeys.
A Victorian portrait describes a spinster who keeps a saintly mien amid garish lights while aging and training carve her memory. Her wit remains sharp though she withdraws from jazzy trends as younger girls wed and pursue smooth, suitable bridesgrooms.
Readable fragments describe a spinster's public praise at a church wedding while old men and bridesmaids murmur, recalling performances and social rules from a bygone era. The piece contrasts lively ceremony moments with the spinster's isolated fate, hinting at social expectations and aging.
The Brookhart-Lovrein bill may reach the Supreme Court over the sinking fund issue. Gibson sues for 151000 from the city for a depositary bond money paid out. The suit argues the depository bonds were not covered by the bill while funds were used to pay sinking fund obligations.
An independent ticket candidate from Tipton signals a late entry into the local race after spending winter in Pasadena. The candidate cites timing constraints but vows to push forward, seeking support from local friends and community.
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