16 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
1
A notice states that Associated Press dispatches are exclusive for republication and are used in this paper. It also references local news content published herein under AP rights.
The News-Telegraph discusses a proposed elective course of religious instruction in Atlantic schools. It would be optional, offered in all denominations, and grant hourly credits like manual training. Proponents cite New York City as a model and argue knowledge of the Ten Commandments links to crime reduction, urging parental involvement and school support.
Interest coupons on Liberty bonds in Cass County sit unused in safety vaults. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonds have not been touched since liberty loan drives. Cashing these coupons could inject needed cash into the county, as the first and fifth bond interest was due yesterday.
Credit is an advantage to every person and an accommodation extended by merchants. It holds as much value for the giver as for the recipient, yet like other valuable things it can be abused. The prevention of this abuse stands as the central purpose.
The Atlantic smooth working credit association gathered about 6 000 names on its credit rating list through merchant reports. Personal credit changes quickly and improved ratings are promptly reflected, indicating the association's success in creating a systematic, abuse-preventing credit system.
The Atlantic News Telegraph invites reader communications within 200 to 300 words. Only letters with full name and address will be printed. names may be withheld on request. The paper assumes no responsibility for opinions expressed in this section. BA Aee
A reader argues the Farm Bureau has dual aims education and self defense and urges expanding the county agent's role beyond politics. Citing bulletin 179 from the agriculture department, he calls for allowing agents to advise on economic farming issues and to engage more actively with members, aiming to unite education with practical farmer needs.
The fragment quotes dialect remarks about selling nab jbins, Mr G Malin's closing words, and Farmers of Town, urging a broad interpretation of powers. It references Clyde Palmer, Brighton Two, with unclear narrative context and no coherent event.
In a humorous verse Walt Mason recalls preferring grandma’s hash over grand restaurant dishes. He contrasts pricey foreign fare with the simple comfort of domestic hash, praising the old family recipe as timeless and valuable beyond luxury. Copyright notice attributes to George Matthew Adams.
The Platte Center Community club hosted a fall festival at the Community church featuring corn and grain exhibits, pantry goods, store items, and crafts. A baby contest drew 27 entrants with the top score reported as 97.4 percent.
Teachers in Canoe and Pheas ant townships form a cooperative effort with regular meetings described as social and educational. Programs will be short and presented by school children, followed by talks by adults on various agricultural subjects, highlighting community education.
County agent Dack and the farm bureau announce a series of demonstration orchards in Winneshiek County next year. Demonstrations will include tree pruning spraying and on site instructions for attendees. Call C R Goold for details via Green 39 and Black 458 phones.
A note about regulating the road leading to a place of glory. The text implies authorities discuss traffic path changes and safety measures. Names and exact locations are unclear but the topic centers on guiding vehicles toward a destination described as glorious. The piece reflects planning and public works language.
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