13 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
1
Advertising rates are outlined for businesses and news, with office contact details and subscription options. Rates by mail to Canada and foreign countries, one year six dollars, six months and three months available. This edition credits Associated Press and Leed Press for republication.
A Newberry senate tenure is questioned over spending for his seat. Critics say excessive sums undermine the Senate’s honor and the republic, as Willis amendment criticism shadows Newberry’s legitimacy. Political expediency sustains support despite the uproar.
In Iowa the belief that federal aid and motor vehicle fees come as free gifts is challenged. The article argues federal funds come from taxpayers and are subject to conditions, notably for post roads and the primary system, which covers about one sixth of Iowa’s miles. It warns federal aid is not permanent and could be withdrawn by Congress, noting past fears of cuts to 1922 funding.
The 1920 license fees totaled near 8 million, 1921 about 7.9 million, and 1922 expected near 8 million. Auto license funds exceed federal aid totals, with Iowa's federal appropriation around 2.102 million. Excess from auto fees should support county roads and farm to market routes. Premier Briand resigns, signaling France must face reparations. The German indemnity must be set affordable for payment.
A touring driver named John Jasper helps a weary hobo who then robs him. The thief rides off, causing a chain of misfortune as drivers refuse lifts, leaving pilgrims and strangers to endure hardships on the road. The poem links one crime to wider misery across the journey.
An old stock remedy ad promotes Poke Root Powders from Daily Stock Remedy Co. Claiming to fix and secure bags, the notice encourages readers to try the News Telegraph want ad for the product.
The Atlantic News Telegraph invites reader letters on topics of general interest. Letters should be 200 to 300 words and include full name and address for publication. Names may be withheld upon request. The paper assumes no responsibility for opinions expressed in letters.
A humorous regional lament warns against neglecting cold weather safety. The speaker recalls neighbors visiting with no coats or hats, leading to pneumonia diagnoses and costly doctor bills. The piece satirically condemns careless exposure and the lure of gin as a misguided remedy.
In Noble Township Supervisor Bode and George Bell near Wiota and Anita on Saturday. Hog hauling to Morton's Mill by Walter Dolch Ed Fisher Bruce Rudig and Lou Seamish on Monday. Schrader Brothers shelling corn for Emil Bode Monday. Mrs G Rothe improving after illness. Debate on the road question set for Noble Center January 17. Frank Cozad family at Nick Fisher home Sunday. Fred Rothe family guests at Mrs Mary Bell Sunday. John Wohlenhaus and Arnold Myers traveled to Colorado for business. Walter Eppelsheimer butchered a beef Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H L Meta dined with George Rose family Sunday. Ladies Aid met all day at Noble Center church basement Wednesday. Centerville Lump $8.50. tf Cc. P MEREDITH.
Letter to the Editor questions bank economists who claimed grain prices would rise only after farmers sell. It argues bankers misread cash reserves, loan recovery incentives, and market timing, urging farmers to doubt foreseen price gains and to scrutinize bankers' economic reasoning.
Clyde Palmer warns that misused credit and overproduction threaten farmers in Iowa. He recalls early farm credit systems, urges self reliance, and questions who should finance agriculture to avoid price collapses and market glut. Local farm readers are urged to preserve the sector's viability.
Snowfall and wind frame a dramatic scene as Au gustus Handsome battles the villain who seizes a child and places it on tracks. The hero races toward the speeding train in a perilous rescue, promising the next chapter in the serial.
Public sale notices list auctioneers and sale dates with names such as Rass Lang M Thomson Lon Hardin Jan 17 Trailor Estate Jan 13 Ray Neal Jan 19 John Johnson 25 CG R Perryman Jan 30 Frank Davis Feb 8 Howard Allen Feb 9 R E Dreager Feb 11 Ed Dimig Feb 14 Henry Hansen Feb 15 Fred Bonnegren Feb 16 Menerve and Turner 18 C A Zellmer Feb 20 Roy Burkey Feb 22 Frank Will Feb 25 Ray Bell Mar 10.
On a Dagert eland, the party’s hero is cast ashore after a shipwreck and relies on his watch crystal to defend against a peril. The narrative questions if the cunning plan can succeed under harsh survival conditions.
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