05 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
1
A Canadian newspaper recounts how the wheat pool transformed farming profits by cooperative marketing. It notes price gains without burdening consumers, a successful organizational model, and a chief salesman paid twenty thousand dollars a year, illustrating broader lessons for U S farm groups.
The News Telegraph notes a shift from real estate and speculative stocks to government bonds, municipal and county issues, and durable industrial securities. It cites rising prices in American Telephone and Telegraph and warns against fly by night promoters, urging investors to consult banks and trusted firms for sound, long term holdings.
A garbled dispatch discusses possible changes in the Agriculture Department leadership. It cites Dante Pierce as a potential head, notes rumors about Secretary Jar dine’s resignation, and praises Pierce’s farming background and access to farmer networks. It remains uncertain if any appointment will occur.
The piece rails against delays in vital statistics and public information reports. It argues reports of births and deaths should be timely and current, criticizing officials who treat data as ancient history and urging stronger enforcement and modern methods to ensure prompt dissemination. It notes the law lacks teeth and calls for modernization.
The Chicago Journal of Commerce notes Senator Heflin of Alabama denounces alleged Mexican government bribe documents naming him and others, calling the affair a test of character. It recalls Heflin’s past floor accusations against Jardine Tenny and Mellon, and his current immunity from slander suits due to speaking on the senate floor.
A fragmented account notes Congress and the administration clash over tax cuts affecting about 6 million taxpayers directly and many more indirectly. With elections near, parties push for or against reductions while political posturing colors the debate.
The text outlines competing powers between Congress and the President on taxes and appropriations. It notes executive responsibility for tax policy affecting government operations, and that the current controversy concerns budget safety and taxpayer relief rather than core tax policy. It stresses that administration advice is weighty and deserves convincing evidence before dismissal.
A 1928 depiction notes evangelist Jack Jinks arriving amid town excitement. Churches anticipate crowds and spiritual renewal while Deacon Grimes warns of past overblown revivals that fade once zeal wanes. Local ministers expect gains, but doubt lingers as emotions cool.
Washington January 5 The public debt was reduced by 1 038 312 000 in 1927 and on January 1 stood at 18 036 000 000 Since the peak in 1919 the debt has been reduced 8 560 000 000 representing an annual interest outlay of 3842 000 000 the largest constant rate 6 296 000 000 callable in 4983 and the third Liberty loan 9 247 000 000 which will be retired next November
A brief birth notice from Des Moines records notes the monthold daughter of Orval and Marty. The sparse fragment confirms a new baby in a local family, with minimal details available from the damaged text.
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