01 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists ownership and staff, publication timing, and advertising rates. It provides subscriber delivery contact instructions and a misprint note about reporting delivery issues by call before 7 o'clock.
The author urges honest public discussion to limit naval armament and seek parity with Britain through open commissions and shared confidence. He recalls past conferences, notes US restraint, Britain and Japan actions, and supports frank, joint deliberation to avoid future conflict while preserving defenses and the Kellogg pact.
A reminiscence of early minstrel shows and touring aggregations. Notable figures include Al G. Field who led first part vocalization, Billy Van famed Broadway comedian, and Primrose & Dockstader. Dockstader excelled as a local-topic monologist with a color-reading secretary gathering regional material.
The article recalls late minstrel figures such as Beach & Bowers Eddie Leonard and Henry, their touring days and jokes about ground hogs. It contrasts old time minstrel shows with modern vaudeville, noting high prices, surviving orchestration, and nostalgia for revival.
Chicago Tribune notes Admiral Bernhard Scheer has died in Germany. The piece argues Jutland was a German tactical victory with no decisive strategic outcome, outlining Scheer’s fleet maneuvers that outflanked the British and allowed a dangerous withdrawal. It contrasts British losses and German morale, highlighting the debated meaning of the 31 May 1916 sea battle.
A historical appraisal contrasts British leadership with German naval prowess after the Jutland clash. It credits British foresight, sea power, and resolve for preserving dominance, noting Scheer's tactical skill and Jellicoe's night maneuvering amid fog and smoke as decisive elements.
The piece weighs whether restoring diplomatic ties with Russia should be considered at the next congress. It cites Senator Borah as a leading proponent and argues that recognition is shaped by commercial interests, radical liberals, and the Wilson administration’s policy. It notes Hughes's tests for recognition and condemns Soviet brutality while warning against prestige pursuits.
The article discusses the Next! proposal for a world socialist republic and the overthrow of bourgeois state power, noting distrust of pro Soviet influence in the United States. It argues against recognizing Moscow, contending such recognition would aid communist propaganda and threaten Western civilization, while advocating safer countermeasures and news value in reporting propaganda.
An Iowa Press commentary urges Republicans elected to Congress to support Hoover administration policies or resign and seek election on their own principles. The piece argues prosperity is near and suggests new export records and lower interest rates will boost building and industry. It notes mixed signals about national policy and election laws.
Sherman Says column riffs on Raskob and a bank robbery caper, noting public fixes on skirt length and a movie star fueled world, while Pennsylvania contends a senate seat vacancy amid a Beaty contest. It ends musing on senatorial vacancies and the country’s course.
Poet Walt Mason reflects on unselfish living and small daily compassion. He contrasts concerns for self with helping others, noting acts like comforting neighbors, sharing food, and lifting spirits. The piece blends humorous verse with benovolent musings in a 1928 voice.
A fragment notes Frank Nelson, famed Hodsid, examining a copy of his book Life's Road at an Indianapolis shop. It mentions women and their fashion, with garbled text about dyokies and satepins, suggesting promotional or anecdotal context surrounding the author.
The passage asks what is wrong with a sentence noting unclear phrasing and stray characters. It critiques punctuation and readability, pointing out that the reader should grasp meaning immediately. The fragmentary style and inserted symbols hinder comprehension and proper quotation.
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