16 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1930
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists owners E P Chase and R C A Chase with editorial leadership and filing details. It provides subscription rates, delivery instructions, and a subscriber notice urging timely evening delivery and address changes to the office rather than the carrier.
A damaged OCRed column discusses doctors fees and fee splitting among surgeons and general practitioners. It argues doctors act for patients’ health and that public the profit of fee divisions should not constrain care, noting ethical duty and patient welfare over earnings.
A local editorial comments on a banking advertisement in The Telegraph praising self-reliance during the drought. It condemns portraying Iowa as needing handouts while urging government aid for farming, noting farmers are capable but deserve support, and asserts the region is coping well despite the crisis. The piece condemns political scare tactics and hogwash rhetoric.
Senator George W Norvis is described as aligned with an insurgent Republican faction in Nebraska aiming to replace him self as U S senator. The piece portrays these rebels as unbound by party ties or loyalty and only regular when seeking Republican roles or favored positions.
A critique of insurgent senators Norris Brookhart Nye and others who defy party lines, arguing loyal Republicans should expel dissenters. It notes Norris backed Democrat Smith over Hoover, questions the independence of insurgents, and compares voter attitudes toward iconoclast figures and party authority.
Opinion advocates a well-trained state police force to patrol highways and assist sheriffs, arguing local officers lack resources to curb banditry. Cites New York state police as model and warns against delaying reform to protect citizens and towns statewide.
A fragmented editorial piece critiques topics from miniature golf to political figures and social trends. It references electric costs, the inventor of paper towels, modern journalism, party promotion, and upcoming weddings while weaving in personal notes about Mooney Hillings and notable public figures.
The Christian Science Monitor notes stone fences are reportedly disappearing from farms in New England and New York. If confirmed on a large scale, this would alarm many and prompt regret. Fences are said to be sacrificed for highway base and top dressing, or removed as unsightly. Old fences were three to four feet thick, yet fields are being opened and meadows reshaped.
A reflective piece contemplates stone fences on New Kohut farms, praising their beauty and laborious construction. It laments potential disappearance, fearing loss of scenery, wildlife nooks, and the old orchard view that these walls define.
The piece argues that the 1860s split created West Virginia from Virginia and reflects on long term population shifts and natural resources. It notes Virginia’s prewar ranking, West Virginia’s current population, and the imagined outcome if Virginia had not split, emphasizing coal and timber wealth.
The piece voices mixed opinions on a senator's re election bid and questions public intelligence. It recalls early American settlers and praises perseverance while noting California and New York delegations representing aliens for congressional apportionment, highlighting tensions over immigration and representation.
The piece presents a reflective, moral meditation on controlling anger and violence. It quotes a rhythmic stream of thoughts about restraint, self discipline, and patience, contrasting harmful actions with the calm "patient god" guidance. It ends with a benediction toward inner peace.
The article rails against public indifference and lax safety about fire prevention. It cites May fire losses totaling thirty eight point five million dollars and notes five months into the year show rising costs, urging tighter prevention measures by communities and individuals.
The article extols good roads as essential to farm to market delivery, connecting producers and consumers, developing communities, attracting people, and boosting property values. It argues roads enable short hauls, reduce maintenance, and support poultry dairy and truck farms, urging steady emphasis on road building as a top civic enterprise.
A fragmentary guide lists warm weather tips and cooling beverages. It recommends sipping drinks slowly, avoiding very cold drinks for all, and suggests using cold water over wrists to cool the blood. It mentions Lemonade and various julees, punches, and Strawberry Shrub recipes with steps and proportions, dated to a 1990 Western Newspaper Votan note.
The verse urges calm and tranquil thought to avoid strife and reach peace. It mentions struggle with temper and restless nights, referencing garden pups and a late hour as distractions from repose. The text blends frayed lines and odd spellings, creating a fragmentary poetic reflection on inner conflict.
Fragmented OCR lists trivia prompts and garbled dialogue about a knowledge test and a wedding scene. It includes questions on geography aviation policy and history, plus stray quotes about a groom and a bride. Names and clear events are limited. overall readable facts are sparse.
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