25 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
1
Rates shown for one month three months six months and one year by carrier in Atlantic and by mail in Cass and adjoining counties. Figures include 80¢ and 91.25 for shorter terms and 2 560 to 806 in various formats, with discounts and ranges noted.
Senators and congressmen spend summers at conventions festivals fairs and parades while repairing political fences. Office holders rely on summer contacts with constituents to guide future actions and learn district desires.
The article notes renewed hope from a frozen sleep cancer therapy while cautions that months or years are needed to judge success. It asserts that medical science is united in the fight against cancer and predicts eventual victory for humanity.
The article notes a measured British calm and readiness for war, contrasting with Munich crisis jitters. John Bull appears determined that conflict is inevitable and prepared to act promptly, hoping to deter Hitler though skeptics doubt the effect.
The piece notes new cars nearing market and exhibitions boosting business. It recalls Hoover and Roosevelt on pork and turkey holidays, comments on German leaders and dictatorial edicts, praises truck drivers and road courtesy, critiques inflated dictators, and reports on the food stamp plan’s expansion in Des Moines amid cautious optimism about helping consumers and producers.
Washington insiders report pessimistic U S military analysis of Britain France against Nazi power. They note Siegfried lines and Maginot line weaknesses, Italian fortifications, and British Baltic strategy risking engagement with Germany while Germany boosts raw materials and manpower.
The article details Hitler’s access to Hungary’s granaries, Romanian air bases, Austrian and Czech munitions, and Jugoslavian copper, with cotton and rubber stocks to last 18 months. It maps Polish troop strength and surrounding German divisions, and discusses five lane highways enabling rapid German offensives while Polish forces rely on slower rail transport. It notes a proposed Sunnyvale aviation research laboratory, its cost, and political support and opposition.
The verse reflects on Henry David Thoreau’s jail stance over a tax dispute, contrasting his fame with modern tax burdens and public indifference. It praises Thoreau’s nerve and urges remembrance of his tax resistance as a moral exemplar, noting the poet’s satire and admiration.
A writer recounts a blimp tour over New York with Mary and friends, noting the Lincoln tunnel work, tube limitations, and traffic patterns. He reflects on aviation history and plans to reissue classic Oliver Optic stories.
A vivid description of a swimming pool on a sports deck with a narrow Manhattan Island below. The writer notes Central Park’s scale, a fine bay view, the Statue of Liberty, Governor's Island, and orderly military buildings as girls photograph the scenery with enthusiasm.
A multiple choice style item list asks to answer seven of ten questions. Topics include polar geography, postal insignia meaning, state borders, British prime minister, World War alliances, November birthstone, Great Lakes city Ohio, Polish currency, Scarab pronunciation, and Potomac River's outlet.
A guidance snippet highlights avoiding verbose phrasing and urges using concise terms like valued when describing mastery. It corrects a common error by favoring direct language over inflated descriptions.
Ames Iowa August 25. Economists from Iowa State College extension service report about 17 percent more cattle on feed in the corn belt states on August 1 than a year earlier. Increases were noted across the region with one exception and marketing intentions after August 1 have largely been fulfilled.
Cumberland Iowa August 26 special report notes Mr and Mrs James Pierson Mr and Mrs Guy Spencer of Shenandoah and Rev and Mrs Clarence Wollard of Cumberland spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Purdy continuing a local social gathering.
The piece honors J W Robinson praising his lively spirit as he aged and notes Dr C R Jones closing his Atlantic hospital after 31 years. It also comments on a Darling cartoon about Russia and Mussolini, a harsh case of child abuse, debate over arms embargo, radio humor limits, and calls for traffic lights at Chestnut Poplar intersections to improve safety and control through traffic.
Viola Kamm Lade, longtime Matlock resident near Sheldon, died recently. Friends collected $10 for funeral flowers, but the money was stolen from the Farmers Elevator office during the night.
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