13 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph reports subscription rates and delivery options for Atlantic Iowa. Notices urge subscribers to call if papers are late and inform the office of address changes or delivery interruptions.
Early returns indicate George We Noor's Nebraskr elects him as United States senator with W. N. Slebbine in a costly primary. Reports note Hitchcock and Norris emerge as leading contenders in a tight Democratic and Republican contest amid claims of large voter turnout and insurgent support.
Fragmented observations describe factional splits in Russian politics, a Chinese policy tilt toward harsh repression, and Soviet influence shaping Chinese and regional affairs. The piece notes alliances and betrayals, highlighting debates over Soviets and propaganda in a tense geopolitical context.
Partial, garbled report suggests crop conditions in states like Ohio, Missouri, Arkansas, and others decline. Analysts warn reduced corn output may limit supply, raise prices, and affect related goods. Overall outlook appears weak with uncertainty over regional harvests and demand.
The author notes rains helped crops in Town and claims Iowa generally blessed with crop stability. Cites August crop report estimating nationwide corn shortages at 600 to 700 million bushels. Argues farmers with corn will gain price, claims local crop failures are unknown, urges pride and avoidance of calamitous outlook.
The Agriculture Department states 15 081 miles of local and county roads were improved in the nation, with county mileage at 2 710 007 miles excluding state highways. About 587 714 504 was spent in 1929 for road construction and maintenance, with miles surfaced, earth roads graded, and drainage work advancing. The report urges rapid secondary road improvements to aid communities and connect to main highways.
A fragmented report notes confusion in the Chicago investigation tied to Alfred Lingle’s case and the alleged racketeering. Al Carlone’s return to Chicago is described as taking charge of the racket, but no solid progress or foundation for action is evident.
An overview of Minnesota optometry statutes and the state board's roles. It details licensing by approved schools, examinations, and penalties for unlicensed practice. The article notes historical abuses, public protection measures, and enforcement including license revocation for unprofessional conduct.
The state board of optometry warns the public against deceptive practices including fraudulently advertising services and licensure misuse. It cites failing to uphold professional standards, employing suspended or unlicensed optometrists, and misleading claims, noting over a dozen practitioners faced hearings in the past two years.
The editorial argues government cannot cause lasting economic change, noting wheat price reductions in 1920 harmed U S exports and railroads. It cites Hoover era rate cuts as counterproductive, with other nations benefiting less from reduced American wheat exports and a swollen domestic supply, harming farmers and transport interests.
A collection of brief Iowa editorials notes social issues of the day including broadcasting debates on doctors and merchants. It also points to golf travel for a tournament and the politics mixed into the wheat question with election time approaching.
Paris fashion note highlights simple chic summer sport styles. Alice Langelier, State Correspondent, reports on current trends favoring practical silhouettes, light fabrics, and subtle tailoring suited for warm weather and casual city life. The piece emphasizes easy elegance and wearable looks from Paris ateliers.
The article surveys spring frock trends and sport wear, noting that lively feminine silhouettes return after a dull period. It mentions green and white fabrics, white pique jackets, pink accents, and various jacket and hat combinations in wash silks, cordons, and leather trims.
A crowded, jumbled text blends recipe fragments with stray prose and names. It mentions Mexican dish ideas, chicken Sonora, orange and strawberry servings, and a poetic aside about a brown jug, ending with attribution to George Matthew.
A compiled set of ten questions tests general knowledge including Gotham, lead bullets, James Fenimore Cooper, Sudan governance, the harvest moon, World War I artillery, a presidential son killed, George Bernard Shaw, and holiday countdowns. The page asks readers to turn to another page for answers after attempting the questions.
The piece extols advertisers for fair dealing and constant service, stressing quality and economy. It argues readers should study ads to compare prices and goods, noting ads guide choices and support prosperity, while pessimistic, reduced advertising harms business.
The poem recalls old time remedies for snakebites, arguing alcohol was once seen as the safest cure. It jokingly notes homes kept a bottle to sip away fear of serpents and suggests drinking could hasten a fatal outcome if relied on too late.
A newly widowed woman visits an insurance office to claim money due on her husband's policy. The president expresses condolences, while others remark on men’s eagerness for money. A stray wallet with $600 is mentioned during a casual exchange and investigation.
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