14 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
1
A fragment references the Ember News filly Prone Association Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association with monetary figures 84.00 96.00 32.76 and 1.60. The text appears as a terse catalog-like line without a clear event or outcome.
The piece argues Roosevelt's loose speeches on European policy mislead Americans while shaping European expectations. It warns his assurances of aid and potential war involvement risk provoking conflict and misinterpretation, urging careful language to avoid unintended commitments.
The piece highlights crop diversification under the New Deal program as a major income source for farmers. It profiles R. Snowden’s Arkansas plantation with 47 tenant families and 834 acres, noting 17 money crops plus cattle. Despite low southern agriculture, diversification yields substantial profits and better wages for tenants.
Editorial briefs note spring showers arriving as a sign of warm weather. The piece praises Rep Arch McFarlane of Watertown for his 54th birthday and long service in Iowa's legislature. Rep Henry Burma escorts Rep Gustave Alesch and McFarlane to the speaker's desk to answer charges.
Roosevelt and Hull push back on British support for Germany as U S and Britain clash over covert funding and secret pacts with German industry. The piece traces post Munich tensions and cites bank and corporate ties amid debates on appeasement and U S aid.
A satirical poem recounts a era when liver was freely given by butchers to customers, sparking merriment until physicians denounced the practice. It notes a switch to paid liver, with social shifts and cost rises, ending with a modern scene of butchers in limousines.
A terse OCR fragment discusses avoiding explicit warnings about danger and advises using concise phrasing like should not do so. The text includes stray tokens and incomplete guidance, offering little clear context or named entities beyond general language advice.
A scientific note states that seventy percent of all hurricanes occur in the West Indies and the China Sea, outlining regional hurricane prevalence and implications for maritime regions.
The piece surveys New York during the fair season noting GE’s crown-lit skyline at Lexington Avenue, Treasure Island and Flushing Meadows lighting effects, and Washington monuments. It highlights new taxicabs with a door lever, urging compulsory hearing aids in churches and theaters, and observes Will Hayes aging as he improves in appearance.
A light remark about a slightly plump subject who used to be a caricature target. At Dutch Trent he discusses an around-the-world trip now involving Mrs. O. O. McIntyre, noting it will do her worlds of good. Irving and Clarence Budington Kel land frequently have their names mispronounced and misspelled.
This item lists ten general knowledge questions covering geography Greek letters census magnetometers state nicknames pronunciation capital letters and federal agencies. It asks for nations bodies of water and locations tied to Yellowstone and the FAA with a prompt to check the answers on the back.
A bill to settle the Des Moines river boundary dispute by swapping 640 acres of land between Iowa and Missouri was approved by the Iowa senate. The measure would exchange lands to restore the historic boundary, potentially ending Missouri's U S Supreme Court action while similar action moves through Missouri.
Crown Prince Frederick and Princess Mary toured Grant Canyon Ariz and viewed the Grand Canyon. The royal couple witnessed a Hopi Indian dance last night and expressed admiration for the graceful performances by the dancers.
Former Senator L J Dickinson abandons contest against Guy M Gillette after a 2800 vote margin. O'Brian unpaid $117 costs from Wesels contest. state may collect via attorney general. New Iowa social welfare board chaired by King Palmer focuses on pension system and $19 million annual funding. Tensions rise between Harry White Felton and Stevens over a $100000 boiler contract as warrants proceed with two signatures.
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