07 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1922
Page
1
The Atlantic Telegram lists editors CHAS CHASE and E P CHASE and notes publication daily except Sunday. It provides mailing and carrier rates, including Canada and foreign subscriptions, and mentions Associated Press membership and news dispatch credits. The notice outlines business and editorial offices and post office classification.
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive their papers in the evening may have some delivered if they call before seven o'clock. Telephone Red 403. This is not the number of the News Telegraph.
Senator Cummins is praised as the most capable and respected U S senator on railroad matters, chairing the Interstate Commerce Committee and working with the Interstate Commerce Commission to lower freight rates while preserving returns. The piece notes his age, 1926 term expiry, and claims he will not seek re election, calling him the greatest governor Iowa ever had.
The piece defends Senator Cummins, praising his lifelong service to Iowa, likening him to Henry of Navarre for integrity. It argues that railroads seek fair payment for services and labels detractors as irresponsible, urging Town residents to resist misleading partisan smears.
The Des Moines report shows the state highway commission spent 4016.76 on salaries and expenses in 1921. Members’ pay included two appointees at 10 dollars per day up to 2000 annually and the dean of Iowa State College receiving no extra pay.
A Chicago Tribune analysis credits the Washington Conference with shifting from Parisian idealism to pragmatic diplomacy. It argues the United States and others abandoned naval arms race, restored territories, and pursued peaceful balance. The piece contrasts Paris outcomes with Washington results, highlighting reduced tensions and renewed hope for peace. The tone emphasizes national interest guided by fair dealing and practical achievements.
The Diamond Jubilee at the University of Iowa on February 25 marks 75 years since its founding in 1847. An all day program will depict the institution’s progress through three quarters of a century, with a mass meeting and distinctive events planned.
Riparian rights define water ownership along a stream including bed control. Ambassadors listed include Harvey to England Whitlock to Belgium and Patrick Myron to France. Robinson Crusoe was written by Daniel Defoe. James Couzens is Detroit mayor. Fielding Yost coaches Michigan. Marathon origin was Athens to Marathon, about twenty two miles. Atlantic founder was Henry Whitney. Lewis Cass gave name to Cass County after the statesman. Council Bluffs named for Native councils on bluffs. Pershing’s rank during Spanish-American War was captain.
On March 1 Arhad W. Shigman and wife will move to the residence now occupied by A H Steinmetz and family who plan to return to their farm northeast of town. August Peiper’s dwelling is damaged but might have breached a large double window if it had continued its course. V Jenkins was the guest of honor at a prison party hosted by Mrs W F Crawford with sixteen relatives. Writ Slater is recovering from pneumonia. Beulah Slater has been home from Des Moines college. Mrs A R Robinson returned from Ringsted Ia to tend sister Clara Stacy who required an operation. Hugo Weise and family will move into LM Butler’s North White Ave home March 1, and Mrs FP Howard will take the City Bakery property. Mrs Chas A Robison has been ill with influenza like sickness. Mrs Cora Cochran of Brayton visiting her daughter Mrs M C Hansen.
A fragmentary poem about Wilhelm's reluctance to wed and desire for privacy appears alongside a conference notice noting the National Iowa Horticultural Society gathering in Council Bluffs from November 14 to 18, inviting the Nebraska State Horticultural Society to attend.
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