04 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
1
A garbled OCR line lists various currency amounts such as 60¢ 1.26 2.50 5.00 4.00 2.25 and a sequence ending with 50¢. The text appears as a jumble of prices with stray symbols and letters, lacking context or clear subject. No discernible event or entity is identifiable from the fragment.
Martin H Funk died after a long life of teaching and public service begun at sixteen in Illinois. He served as a teacher church worker and public official for nearly seventy five years. He was praised as a good man who used every opportunity well.
Editorial notes urge caution on government price and wage controls amid war economy. It cites three bills to curb federal bureaus, Iowa Camp Dodge training merits, church attendance in camps, and denounces excessive strikes while praising British naval efficiency and mental over physical strength themes in national resilience.
The column reports growing French resentment toward the United States and Britain amid wartime aid shifts, blaming Allied actions for France's fall and exploring labor sabotage and profit motives in both nations. It highlights Truman's probe into defense contracts and One Dollar Men with ties to OPM, Biggers, and Glancy, plus Ed Stettinius' stance on dividends versus wage boosts.
A list of ten general knowledge questions covers seasons in temperate zones Academy Award prize for last year's deaths Calvin Coolidge's successor who was the 30th president New England state omitted from a list electric generator principle horse and ox turning exclamations Duchess of Windsor maiden name author of Ben Hur Lincoln's House in Congress and Guatemala's location in Central or South America
A compact verse card reflecting on the Golden Rule romance and a playful spring scene. The poem sketches tidy rooms, a maid, and a gardener’s aphid spray with light humor.
The writer reflects on enduring bestsellers Marion Harland's Cook Book and In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon and notes the varied fortunes of inventors and leaders. He lists prominent figures in literature, journalism, and society, commenting on wealth, travel, and cultural reach as he shifts through memories of New York circle personalities and recent reads.
The February old age aid disbursements exceeded January by 1614 dollars raising the average grant to 20.78 and increasing county totals to 56 620. Audaben is among counties listing February old age assistance payments.
The note lists titles like John Barrymore the Legend and the Earth is Ours by Wilhelm Moberg, plus The Readers' Digest Reader and Life's Extras. The author reflects on reading for solace amid political talk while enjoying a hopeful spring day in New York.
This week in local history notes the Atlantic chapter of the De Molay held its initial meeting. Other items include Strangler Lewis allegedly developing a new hold for a match with Earl Caddock, Mary McVey becoming office girl to Dr. R L Barnett, and Mrs Walter Darling escaping a fire by leaping through a window. Weather shows a 72 degree high and local projects include Indian Creek dredging and Adair memorial park dedication.
A dispute involving multiple individuals is described in the report with emphasis on the parties and the unresolved nature of the conflict. No graphic details are provided, but the record notes the internal tensions and competing claims among those named.
Des Moines reports continued rise in old age assistance with 1,174,610 dollars distributed in February. The state board of social welfare noted ongoing increases in benefits to Iowans.
Mrs. Howard Sundetin left Pleasant after a ten day stay at the home of her sister Mrs. Fanny Eaton. Sundetin returned to her former home on Wednesday.
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