20 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
1
Fragmented text reports Lloyd George victory in confidence vote and Dunn trade review signaling mixed signs of economic revival. The piece mentions concerns over wages, alien pressures, and asylum policies, with unclear references to ministers, preachers, and social conditions in a muddled national scene.
The piece recalls James Whitcomb Riley lines about childhood summers at the old swimming hole in Washington. It contrasts rustic fun with national dreams as President Harding writes to a boy about help for a pool, while youngsters imagine muddy banks, trees, and splashes in a simple, bygone scene.
An Atlantic city ordinance defines motor vehicles and related terms, sets rules for highway use, and outlines definitions for motorcycles trailers and chauffeurs. It details vehicle access on streets alleys and public spaces and includes ownership and licensing principles under the state secretary of state.
A damaged OCR fragment references war, peace, and public turmoil with mentions of a German emperor, a wife’s death, and social unrest. It hints at the era’s violence and grief, including a mystery around murderers and the fragility of a political settlement amid upheaval. The text is highly garbled but centers on conflict and personal loss.
Omaha Bee notes a nostalgic line about childhood joys and mentions two swimming pools in the creek near Caledonia, hinting at local recreation.
A historical ordinance defines terms for drivers and animals, details suburban and business districts, and requires licensed chauffeurs with badges and certificates. It imposes age rules, braking and signaling device standards, lighting requirements, muffler and exhaust rules, and precise driving duties including passing, signaling, and yielding to pedestrians and animals.
City ordinance outlines right turn rules, no parking in business areas except on specific blocks, and parking angles. It sets distances from other cars, imposes 15 foot hydrant and corner limits, and details penalties for overtaking, idling, and speeding within districts. It also covers vehicle width limits, introduces suspension and enforcement provisions, and states effective date upon passage.
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