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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
1
Notice to subscribers of The Atlantic News Telegraph explains evening delivery policy and urges calls before 7 o'clock to resolve missed papers. Includes contact numbers and instructions for address changes or discontinuations.
Matthew S. Sloan, president of the New York Edison Company, argues that public utilities must balance being public servants with private business. He cites electricity as a central driver of U S industrial progress, noting its role in farming electrification and the spread of electric service to small towns, enhancing productivity and living standards.
The piece argues that while rural areas gain access to power and transport, high local taxes hinder industrial growth. It cites Night taxes as a major handicap, noting federal taxes are lower but local rates still burden communities and potential manufacturers. The Evening Copper Journal of Lancork, Michigan, warns towns must avoid tax mistakes that suppress progress.
Modigauriston Bullard, spectros espondient of the New York Times, reports Massachusetts may see higher auto and deme insurance rates under the new compulsory system. He notes prior hikes and a resigned commissioner, with a new rate schedule aimed at cutting costs but still rising. The piece frames insurance defense as both essential and burdensome amid industry resistance.
Latyr Island report says an arsonist poured gasoline on a horse tied in a stall and ignited a fire to collect insurance. Firemen found the barn alight at midnight. the horse suffered severe burns yet survived, illustrating the brutal lengths some criminals will go.
Farmer admits starting blaze to divert suspicion and claim insurance on barn and horse. Fire officials note arson costs and discuss efforts to educate and deter such crimes under state fire marshal leadership. investigations continue.
An editorial discusses the rapid growth of motor tourism in the United States, citing American Automobile Association figures. It notes 8,026,878 visitors to national parks last summer, and a total motor tourist audience around 44 million with high expenditures. The piece breaks down favored regions and trip patterns, highlighting regional shares and average stays.
Baltimore column notes rising tension as physicians debate fee splitting with specialists. Dr John A Martwell condemns the practice as corrupt, warning it can bias treatment and inflate rates. He cites secret arrangements and threatens professional disgrace if tolerated.
A New York Herald Tribune critique of Governor Bilbo questions his ability to fund investigations into lynchings. It cites the Dec 31 Parchman escape and mob murder, arguing state inaction props up a mob culture. The piece notes southern governors’ dislike of lynching, Mississippi’s share of recent incidents, and calls for federal intervention.
Porter's appointment to the interstate commerce commission sparks mixed editorials across Iowa papers. Reports note initial approval, with critics arguing the short term and economic implications, while supporters praise the veteran public service background and potential for steady leadership.
The column cites falling construction costs by at least 2500 dollars per mile and discusses proposals in Des Moines to shift secondary roads to county supervisors. Senator Borah is described as consistent on a special congress session for farm relief. A Tama County counsel urges businesslike conduct and prompt bill payments as New Year resolutions. Forecasts place corn prices near five eight in Chicago by May, with crop size influencing the outlook.
Edson R Waite argues ads sell products and that lack of advertising kills manufacturing plans. He cites a firm that ignored advertising, built warehouses, then faced creditors as demand favored advertised items. He urges that even quality goods need sustained advertising to succeed.
The item lists corrections and clarifications for a Daily Quiz. It covers grammar fixes such as “We hadn't ought to have sone” and asks for the proper plural of goose quill and fare, plus improvements to several sentences. It notes replacements like almost for most and clarifies abbreviations from nota bene.
A fragmentary verse sketch by Walt Mason imagines a long planned sea to sea trip lasting years. The speaker promises a leisurely journey with wife, stopping in storied towns to view scenes from notable figures and magazines, as neighbors visit.
A fragmented travelogue recalls a night at a riverside hotel, the worn chair from home, and a dawn view of the west sun. The narrator dreams of comfort, lamenting travel fatigue and a longing for the familiar routines of home.
A string of humorous snippets shows a British man and an American mispronouncing words and clashing accents. A grocer named Brown recounts a golf score of 63 for a beginner, and a Donal conversation at a railway station highlights accent misunderstandings. A question about classifying a telephone girl adds to the light exchange tone.
Las Vegas and its rapid growth fuel a frenzy as promoters flood the market with talk of unlimited profits. Reports describe wildcat sales, inflated prices, and unscrupulous operators pushing land without infrastructure. Some honest dealers remain, offering undeveloped parcels at steep front footage prices amid a boom citywide.
An astronomer describes doubtful Mars signals aimed at Earth seen in clear skies. Experts discuss whether Martians attempted interplanetary signaling via meteor-like lights, with proposals to reply in Martian fashion and a Paris observatory note on feasibility.
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