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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
Rates listed for monthly, six months, and yearly subscriptions by carrier and by mail. Includes international rates for Canada and foreign countries and a note that the paper is a member of the Associated Press with republication rights.
Atlantic subscribers who do not return their papers in the evening may have replacements delivered if they call before seven oclock. Telephone Red 403. This is not the News Telegraph number.
The piece argues that a return to prewar normalcy is unlikely as prices and wages evolve. It notes new ideas, judgments, and conduct norms born of the war will persist, shaping future standards. It acknowledges radicalism risks but ends with hopeful ideals rising beyond destruction.
The era changes echo in the pageant world as organizers announce a relocation and a new approach. Stakeholders note the move signals broader shifts in program direction and public engagement.
The rhetoric accuses Republicans of using campaign funds to sway voters and buy loyalty, with Governor Cox labeling the party’s finances as a threat to the electorate. The piece dismisses Cox’s claims as fanciful and asserts the governor’s pledge to “clean house” reflects his stance.
The piece criticizes the Republican candidate Cox for misrepresentation and petty tactics. It accuses him of small vision and narrow perspective, noting his fixation on ancient Chinese stink pots. The author deems him less capable than expected and disappointing to many Republicans.
The discourse centers on the candidate Pallmer and the electorate’s expectations. The speaker says they might have anticipated such temperamental traits from Pallmer but did not expect similar behavior from Gox, signaling a contrast in perceived fitness for the presidency.
The piece notes the push for federal woman suffrage and predicts tough campaigning to influence new voters. It singles out Democratic state support as noticed for the ratification process, while noting ratification totals by party. The tone reflects cautious political analysis amid a pivotal constitutional change.
Fragmented notes recount Cox and Harding positions on consular service reform and suffrage. Mentions Omaha Democrats lawn parties, Senator Cummins illness, Harding stance on Congress, county official convention at Des Moines, and reactions to Tennessee ratification with Indian delegation at national GOP HQ in Chicago. Christine Bradley South and Adeh B Bush send congratulations to Garth Chapman Gatp.
A period piece notes Franklin D. Roosevelt arguing a great truth about price relations between farmers and consumers. The text contends that an adjustment is needed to relieve both sides, though specifics are not disclosed. The piece criticizes empty campaign platitudes and calls Roosevelt clear though not captivating.
Public comments condemn alleged connections among Charles Witte former secretary to Governor Harding Geo Messenger former state bank examiner and others with the Associated Packing Company swindle in Des Moines describing a dirty financial drama at the state house and calling for indictments and exposure of all involved.
The Baltimore News critiques Governor Cox's speech and exposes the wartime Republican cabal led by Lodge Penrose and Smoot. It argues behind the loyalty veneer lies a plan to manipulate policy and finance, pressuring industrial leaders to back coercive action and employ bayonet threats.
American League standings and Thursday results are listed alongside scattered notes on teams like Tulsa Omaha Des Moines Sioux City St Joseph Joplin and others with rain affected games and embargo news. The record includes Cleveland New York St Louis Boston Washington Detroit Philadelphia and Chicago with scores and partial results.
The News Telegraph praises its farm news department as unrivaled in Town. It claims wide readership among farmers, with over ninety percent of local farmers reading it for farm and other news. The paper asserts it fully meets readers’ needs.
Fragmentary OCR notes smear Governor Cox as nasty and mean amid a Democratic primary contest. References to Senator Hardingen and other political figures appear garbled, with unclear phrases suggesting attacks and campaign rhetoric.
Torn weather report notes heavy rains moving through southeast Nebraska this afternoon. Telephone information indicates rainfall amounts near several inches in scattered areas and property damage reported in multiple locations as storms continue. The fragmentary text mentions fatalities but lacks clear details or names.
A collapsed mountain top and landslide following a recent storm bury the village of Igorate, killing dozens of natives. Rescue efforts continue as officials confirm hundreds of feet of earth cover the area, making identification and recovery difficult.
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