17 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
1
An Atlantic News-Telegraph editorial urges preserving and updating city fire equipment. It argues that strong, well maintained apparatus is essential for safety and economy, criticizing understaffed testing and delays while calling for proactive funding and readiness.
The article endorses Prank Miles as a strong candidate for a seat on the Iowa state board of education. It highlights Miles as a prominent figure, war veteran, former newspaper man, and active member of the Hiway Legionaire, arguing his vigorous Americanism and broad public service would benefit the state’s educational leadership. It notes Miles’ popularity among citizens and his dedication to scholastic advancement.
The piece argues against rushing farm relief measures in a short session, noting President Hoover’s pledge to back farm legislation but urging deliberation. It stresses the need for careful consideration, knowledge of all facts and possibilities, and opposition from some to immediate action.
The passage argues that two of the nation will gain more from Herbert Hoover than any hastily drafted legislation in the current short session. It urges friends of farm relief to seek logical reasons for delaying action until a more thoughtful session considers the desired relief measures.
The piece argues that President-elect Hoover is highly qualified for the duties of the presidency with broad international insight and domestic understanding. It cautions he is no magician and warns that Congress and public opinion will limit his reach, while urging acceptance of his measured, responsible leadership.
Iowa legislators in Des Moines debate the number and use of clerks during a biennial session. Some members oppose mandatory clerical services, arguing it hinders independence while others insist on expert staff to aid lawmakers in shaping policy for the state.
The Iowa highway expansion promises prosperity through large road projects, with state contractors racing to bid again as past contracts near completion. Local workers expect new jobs, while competition from southern nonwhite crews and inter-state contractors poses wage and employment challenges for Iowa laborers.
A Daily Ledger quiz page asks about hiateig plural pluralization and pronunciation in US usage. It questions complemen tary versus complimentary, explains the sentence with he and she age references, and notes plural forms such as court martial and major generals with examples and commentary.
Edson R Waite from Shawnee Oklahoma discusses commerce moral and spiritual changes. The piece argues business actions influence human lives and happiness and questions how market behavior shapes society. It notes a statement from Robert Newton Lynch of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce about commerce developing a new moral spirit.
Fragmentary OCR passage reflects tension between profits and human valuation in business. It cites large corporations, worker welfare, and social responsibilities, with scattered references to societies, workers, and industrial ethics. The garbled text limits concrete facts or events.
Fragmented text presents a humorous poem by Walt Mason with garbled lines and stray phrases. The readable portions hint at playful verse while surrounding text remains incoherent and illegible.
Fragmentary OCR text describes economic discussion in a mid century setting with references to farms and corporate names. It mentions a person named Hamel and a Baker or Bettis, with unclear events and Copyright notes. The legible items include phrases about Prades gard and TOPDUNO, suggesting a local business or legal notice context.
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