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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
1
A fragmented editorial discusses advertising pressure and the duty of county officials to operate transparently. It critiques closed meetings and hints at past derelictions while urging open records and proper compliance with laws, referencing European concerns and political duties.
A fragment notes Walt Mason's piece titled Riepling Rhymes and references Great Men assembling in Dayton Tennessee. Details are limited but indicate a literary feature in a local publication.
President Green outlines a concise plan to reduce taxes and regulate large corporate influence. The push targets relief for workers while opposing expanded government tribunals in labor disputes. A cross-party effort seeks Railroad Labor Act adjustments and a private sector led solution to industrial tensions.
A muddled, ornate narration describes learned men and social figures, alternating between praise and satire. The prose shifts through distant scenes with references to weather, boats, and gatherings, hinting at a critique of ambition and public life in a stylized, archaic voice.
A whimsical collection of household hints and odd observations from 1925, including cake making tips, discusses preserving fruit, and a quip about new cars and road repairs. Mentions hatpins and a line about county road maintenance, attributed to NEA Service.
Today marks Discovery Day in the Yukon, a holiday honoring exploration. The Daily Almanac notes events and mentions Julia Marlowe’s birthday, with references to a monk named St Liberata connected to Carthage.
Iowa City Aug 17 The University of Iowa reports 8 012 students enrolled this year, about 600 more than last year. The tally suggests the university may join the nation’s fifteen largest colleges next year if the growth continues.
An INS dispatch describes Eastern pilots of the Lattice squadron tackling the rugged Rif region near Kef el Kerir. The piece stresses the dangers of flying rebel country in high mountains with sudden updrafts, rocky ridges, and hidden ground fire as crews push to secure the Rift territories.
Grant and Chapman spoke at the estate fair about improving crop conditions and offering farmers a chance to attend the national farm camp. They emphasized the value of the camp for growers, noting its role in sharing methods to boost yields and manage land more effectively.
Shenandoah August 17. Joe O’Hara, immigrated from Ireland, built a 160 acre farm for 14 000 with 2 000 down. He paid off two mortgages by 1917 and 1922, bought a second 146 acre farm, then a 170 acre homestead, amassing 53 404 savings over 21 years. His method: hard work, constant market selling, and prudent buying of improving stock and land.
Des Moines reports tall corn sparks bragging rights as Illinois growers claim 12 to 16 foot stalks. Farmers Downing and Vinyard display towering plants in White Hall and discuss prize prospects at Shenandoah fair where George Carter’s 16 foot stalk wins top honors.
The News Telegraph explains that county vehicle numbers will be renumbered this year to align with a statewide grouping. Clinton moves into the 10,000-car tier, and Crawford to Wayne counties are adjusted as counties transition between groups to reflect vehicle counts.
In Indianola the annual Warren County old settlers picnic is postponed due to rain but remains on for Aug 28 with Senator Charles Fulton expected to attend and the Indianola band to provide music. In Rockwell City L J Dickinson will speak at a public meeting under the County Service Council auspices.
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