Atlantic News-Telegraph Public Notices and Prohibition Debate
A Baltimore style Atlantic News Telegraph notice details carrier rates and subscription options, with a reader reminder to report delivery issues. The page also compiles political commentary on Prohibition, referencing Senator Reed and Senator James A. Reed, plus a broad critique of enforcement and reform, drawing in Rockefeller and Standard Oil figures in a broader national debate.
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Ty Mall
Atlantic Telegraph
unclear excerpt on press analysts in standard CW circles
Fragmentary text discusses Standard CW circles and editors claimed analytical minds. It notes amusement at editors falling for a supposed genuine counterfeit signal and references a Davenport newspaper quotation.
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Daven Nove
Fragmented Editorial Notes on Politics and Public Life
A garbled editorial section mocks wartime and postwar politics, noting debates on prohibition, legislative prayer, and the national capital, while lampooning politicians, press practices, and public figures. It references Coolidge era governance, Shenardiah nurseries, and calls for scrutiny of representatives amid a turbulent public discourse.
Editorial Opposes a Greater Gas Tax in Iowa
The piece argues against a proposed 20 cent per gallon hike to the gasoline tax, claiming it would be excessive and unfair to impose higher rates on the many while shielding a few. It critiques the tax structure, noting high exemptions favor farmers and professionals and that top rates would hit those earning over ten thousand dollars. The piece condemns the federal war debt policy as benefiting a small, wealthy segment.
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Caunei Busca
Iowa
Iowa Press the Countrys Needs
Fragmented notes from various papers discuss farm policy and wildlife issues. Mentions Audubon society efforts to protect birds for crop protection and debates on appointing a secretary of agriculture in Hoover’s cabinet. References to farm organizations pressing for reform and questions about political demands.
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Tax on Income for Iowa Firms Faces Backlash
Debate centers on Patterson's plan to add a six percent state income tax on top of federal taxes. Proponents argue it would fund needed services while exempting those already shielded by federal law. Opponents warn it harms small close corporations and deters employment.
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Tovis
Iowa
Patterson
Did You Ever Stop to Think About Advertising
A garbled reader note discusses advertising, courtesy, business sense, and effectiveness. It laments wasted messages and questions how newspapers reach readers while many ads fail to engage. The writer urges sharper, clearer ads to attract attention and influence behavior in Shawnee Oklahoma.
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Waite
Shawnee
Okla
War era hospital tale and a fire alarm onlookers
Fragmented OCR text describes a wounded or “Buiiles” man with a watch from a German source and a doctor asking about it. Nearby a house catches fire as a deaf woman distracts the scene while a bystander shouts about flames, creating a chaotic street incident in wartime settings.
The Happy Warrior Tax Ramble in Blurred Verse
A fragmented verse rant critiques government taxation and autocratic sentiment. It references Elaine, a tax collector, and laments compliance while praising civic duty and fear of loss of freedom. The piece blends sharp political sarcasm with garbled phrasing and oblique allusions to authority and patriotism.
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Elaine
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Hammond fights new crusade against marathon dancing and prizefighting
Des Moines Feb 19 Hammond a veteran prohibition advocate launches a campaign in the state legislature to ban marathon dancing prizefighting and the showing of fight pictures He plans to mobilize club women in support and expects to secure a representative to push the measure Hammond, former Des Moines police chief, helped spark the movement years ago in New York.
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