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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1930
Page
1
Public notice lists subscription rates and contact details for Atlantic News-Telegraph. It notes carriers in Iowa and Canada and provides offices and advertising representatives. The fragment references a pager delivery service and calls readers to call before 7 o clock for evening delivery.
The article discusses resignations among jurmian recruits amid plans to reduce naval armaments and force levels. It argues civilian opportunities attract more young men, noting discontent over pay, slow advancement, and government policy, while contrasting naval service with civilian careers. It also reflects on patriotism versus practical gains in choosing a profession and the impact on the naval service.
An OCR fragment discusses civilization and the influence of church and culture. It notes changing conditions alter lives and habits, yet the church remains a powerful force shaping behavior and belief across society. It reflects on humanity, truth, and moral influence in a broad social context.
Timé the Magician Timé visits Atlantic with M Le Townen of Waterloo and Bowman tied to Standard Lidge Omaha campaign. Opponents accused Bowman of backing a bridge company tied to highway policy while Crowman dodges unrest capitalizing for office. The piece portrays political intrigue, rivalries, and fading “rip roaring” figures amid a busy public scene.
A fragment reflecting on political characters, noting Bowman as genial yet outspoken and labeling his peers as blatherskites. Describes political life as brief and filled with names, concluding with a worldly, if sardonic, observation.
A letter from Paul Yojamin of Des Moines to the Des Moines Register explains the perceived cause of the recent heat wave. He cites science from the Royal Piasy academy and a predicted sun period, linking sun spots to atmospheric changes that reduce rainfall and amplify heat.
I A Seale of Mona Mower Oil announces construction of a $40,000 home four miles east of Council Bluffs on U.S. Highway 32, signaling a trend as paving improves highway access. The article argues paved roads will merge town and country life, boosting accessibility and prosperity for residents along new routes.
A fragmented editorial advances sharp takes on public service, school modernization, and political dynamics. It laments drought impacts and dismisses gossip while urging strict governance, competitive party politics, and credible leadership in Iowa and national issues. The piece invokes Nebraska, Davenport fairs, and the 20th century progress mindset.
The article describes a shift from horse carriage to motor coach travel, noting near thousand buses operated nationwide and growing rail-sleeper services. It highlights streamlined 17 horsepower buses, sleeper units with berths and restaurants, and joint operations with railroads enabling day trips from New York to Chicago via bus and Pullman berth connections in Harrisburg and other hubs.
The Chicago Tribune discusses why Nebraska supports Norris and Idaho favors Borah as long serving senators. It argues a switch to change would likely bring in someone unknown and unheard of, noting Norris as a Republican and questioning the surrounding party representatives and voters.
A nuanced critique of political figures like Norris Borah and Caraway, arguing that rural charm and pastoral imagery shape national perception more than policy. The piece discusses reactions to Washington campaigns, the appeal of home codes, and the tension between urban metropoles and rural virtue in shaping state influence and party leadership.
The Iowa press columns mock political posturing as Republicans claim any platform could win while Democrats struggle. Farmers face Hessian fly warnings from agricultural colleges, amid questions about prosperity tied to wheat futures and rural politics. A Kansas City keynote speech recalls the controversial Moses and the rough style of political discourse.
Paris fashion reports suspenders return for winter by French designers. Redfern leads with a white gown featuring silver embroidery and detachable straps. Designers favor low square necklines and front shoulder suspensions, highlighting a chic, modern silhouette.
A fragmentary fashion blurb describes a winter gown with black satin, a draped bodice and handkerchief tie, accented by a rattail braid suspender and a chic front corset. The piece highlights a rose tulle mute dress named the rage without leaves, featuring layered tulles and silver suspenders.
A fragmented Kingman piece describes Mohave County Arizona as a booming mining and transportation hub. It highlights Kingman as county seat, calls the region a vast but evolving empire with mines at Oatman Chloride and Gold Road, notes the Beale Hotel and local hospital, and credits publishers for championing the Boulder Dam project amid national attention.
A 1930s domestic piece discusses improving refrigerator use with simple tasks and recipes. It includes Strawberry Moussa and Frozen Fruit Salad instructions, plus a satirical aside on kitchen trends and a cautionary note about trusting flattered elders. The text blends cooking tips with social commentary and vintage ad‑style language.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a critique of male behavior and gender relations framed as satirical verse. The text references a British author’s renown and a polemical examination of women’s attitudes toward men, with scattered, unclear wording throughout.
A scanned page presents ten trivia items asking for capitals, historical figures, and legal facts. It includes questions about a detective fiction writer, religious names, arch details, and U.S. government heads, all to be answered after attempting the test. The OCR is noisy with typos and garbled phrases.
A fragmented OCR passage describes pilots on a highway and a high commander's approach. The text includes quoted words like Wait and Jump and references to dramas and Calyptanes, but most content is garbled and incomplete. No clear date, location, or identifiable entities.
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