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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph informs readers of delivery options and contact numbers. It lists editorial and business staff contact details, Inland Daily Press Association membership, and subscription rates. A notice invites subscribers who miss evening delivery to call before 7 and directs address changes and other notices to the office.
EB By Reeser, president of the American Petroleum Institute, warns of world oil overhangs as supply outpaces demand after wartime spikes. He notes slumping prices across staples, excess refinery capacity, and the shift toward rationalized production methods to balance supply and demand.
The article notes continued rise in electricity consumption in the first nine months, with total power use slightly above 192% and 14.3% higher than 1928. Domestic and small commercial use show notable increases, reflecting broader appliance adoption and improving living standards across the year.
An American cauatry site conference at the Wisconsin College of Agriculture urged a road to every farm gate. They noted that of 1 billion miles of roads in the country only 400,000 miles were federal highways while the rest were local roads. Many farmers rely on dirt roads, making travel and transport difficult in drought conditions.
A fragmented OCR passage argues for a constitutional amendment to keep weapons out of criminals' reach. It cites New York’s model and Sullivan Act as examples, contending anti gun laws only aid criminals while true crime control requires empowered enforcement and streamlined justice.
The article analyzes farmers purchasing power compared to other groups, noting past cycles of price highs and lows. It contrasts postwar booms with depressions, cites 1878 price levels for cattle and wheat, and suggests that agricultural distress often precedes policy shifts and eventual recovery as markets rebalance with broader economic trends.
The editorial argues Hoover's 1928 victory exposed a fractured Republican Party torn by sectarianism and radicalism. It credits Hoover with consolidating support by appealing to Southern Democrats, while criticizing Cannon era reorganizations and prohibition zeal. The piece predicts long-term shifts as states drift from Republican to Democratic.
A letter discusses balance between athletics and scholarship, criticizing leaders who push sports links for money. It cites farmers buying oats at 28 cents and corn at 50 cents, arguing guidance should aid general welfare rather than lavish funding. The piece echoes Ohio views and references Lindbergh and a presidential context.
The Iowa Press questions cooperative efforts with colleges to educate youth. It urges readers to consult papers for information about scholastic awards at higher learning institutions, noting uncertainties in the developing context for ball players.
The Chronicle contemplates that Lindbergh should limit his major aims to aviation to be of greater service. The Marshalltown Times-Republican adds a jab that advice is cheap from those without idle money, noting money as a scary yet flushable asset.
A New York report notes the book industry, hit hard postwar, began rebounding as publishers and booksellers heighten advertising efforts. Authors autograph for free, prices tilt downward, and readers return, with Simon and Schuster led by young partners and Farrar as editor shaping a renewed market.
Fragmentary note argues that advertising must be reduced to avoid manipulating desires. It claims the power of suggestion shapes what people think they can enjoy. The text critiques excessive ads as political or moral influence.
Paris Nov 28 coiffures must be short this season says famed Paris barber and stylist. Nine of ten women leave his shop with short curls after seeking length, with curls at the nape neck behind the ears and on the forehead. The rising cut resembles a cock’s comb with sides shaved and soft waves. Both matrons and flappers embrace the look, though it is costly.
The Wilgon Times discusses economists blaming weak consumption for price declines and argues that reducing advertising worsens demand. It notes consumer trends toward new goods, apparel, and home items, which benefits farmers through higher product demand and prices.
Nellie Maxwell surveys fall and winter vegetables and canned produce, noting vitamin content and cost issues. Recipes include kohld kale, carrots, and lamb brochettes, with discussions of meat demand, packaging, and a campaign linking diet to national strength.
The verse traces a shift from searing heat that drained streams and stalled work to a fierce cold bringing sleet and hail. The speaker notes life’s woes, then looks toward Christmas shopping and homey trinkets as he braces for changing conditions and daily grind.
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