22 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists subscription rates and delivery notices for the News Telegraph and mentions a phone number for evening delivery if papers are late. It references dates in 1898, carrier and mail options, and neighboring counties, ending with a note about subscribers contacting before seven oclock.
A draft farm bill faces opposition from many political players in Congress amid fears it would threaten incumbents positions and provoke broad media scrutiny. Supporters argue the measure would aid farmers, while critics warn of political bargaining and potential profit for some officials.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to farming, soil, state agricultural college, county representatives, and returning to duties. Reads as garbled, with scattered mentions of soil quality, farm work, and provincial agriculture, lacking coherent events or clear identities.
An excerpt profiles Harry Parker known as a trusted doorkeaper and messenger to the House Ways and Means Committee. It notes his long tenure under William McKinley and his devotion to serving the people over party lines. The piece reflects on personal ties and public duties across eras.
A 1926 essay discusses the National Industrial Conference board findings on soil depletion and fertilizer use. It compares English wheat yields to U.S. productivity, noting higher English fertilizer use and longer cultivation history, and argues that U.S. farming lags in soil restoration while mechanization boosts output. It critiques farming methods, economics, and social comments woven through the piece.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places with stray phrases like wallets and garbled addresses. The readable bits reference Reyes, a street or avenue, and a casual, informal tone with unclear events or actions. No cohesive news event emerges from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions ammunition shortage election in Mexico and a girl winning a rifle championship in Galesburg. Chaotic text references bravery, marriage prospects, gas costs, bootleggers, a corn crop, and weather impacts. No clear event or attribution available.
Des Moines reports that business leaders in Iowa largely back prohibition under the Volstead Act. National Anti Saloon League officer A. Hy Post cites impressions from a survey of hundreds of Iowa businessmen across Muscatine Davenport and Burlington, noting strong support for continuing the ban on liquor.
The article details a bank opened June 22 with capital of 28000 dollars and 5000 dollars paid in annually. Deposits rise from 82120.94 on April 12, 1524 to 173909.43 on April 12, 1926. Directors include Fred Kasteng Peter Rathman G J Timm William Orr and W P Laustrup with J M Gronstal as cashier and Gustav A Gute tan as vice president.
Governor John Hammill filed for renomination in the Iowa primaries, with Secretary of State Walter C. Ramsay also filing. Nominees include state senator candidates Joseph Frailey of Fort Madison, Charles Booth of Ratlan, and Dr. T. E. Powers of Clarion, and state representatives Lewis Hupkind and Martin A. Troup of Maxwell.
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