26 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
1
Advertising rates and subscription options are outlined for Atlantic News Telegraph readers. The notice lists carrier and mail plans, regional pricing, and a request for subscribers needing evening delivery to call a provided number before 7 o clock.
A long discussion urges Iowa lawmakers to reject congressional district control of the highway commission. Proponents warn of partisan bias and fragmented funding, while critics argue the current system runs smoothly and keeps costs down. The piece questions efficiency, balance, and political influence in any proposed shift.
A reflection on new lawmakers who cling to power and titles, contrasting their early ordinary status with later elevated “Senator” grandeur. The piece notes veterans versus newcomers, their desk behaviors, and the irony of prestige amid mortal humility, ending with a quip about how even the term Senator has no elegant handle.
A woman pleaded guilty to grand larceny after stealing a pair of silk stockings and wash found on her clothesline. The article cites police concerns over petty theft’s impact on rural communities, noting the moral weight of honesty and the cost to victims.
The piece notes that many legislators deserve respectful labels rather than harsh epithets. It defends the senate and house for doing their best with current tools while acknowledging possible legislative errors. It emphasizes that faults are more intellectual than moral, offering space for repentance and reform.
A recent vote defeated the appointment of Wood to a seat on the interstate commerce commission. The decision drew opposition from Democrats radicals and some Republicans while emphasizing that no one with standing or wealth in the industries should apply. The tone critiques the political bloc and the merit criteria.
A painted sign at Greater Tamarack misleads a lone traveler in a dark night voyage. The bus stalls, astringent aunts and wary elders react as the guest’s hopes fade and morality clashes with nihilistic whimsy in a 1927 George Matthew Adams piece.
Des Moines Capital notes a proposed bill to replace the current three member Iowa highway commission with a popularly elected eleven district body. It highlights current pay levels, with two paid per day and a 200 day limit, and cites past salaries of chairman Halden, William Collinson, and Carl Rieps, plus Dean Marston’s non compensation.
The excerpt notes annual expenditures of 3 430 for the commissions service and outlines its nonpartisan setup with ex officio, Republican, and Democratic members. It highlights the commission’s significant military figures and large enterprise size, with emphasis on election basis and supposed lack of political alignment.
The readable fragment mentions credit to be given and contrasts cases of Hodker with matters of law or judgment. It presents a terse, unclear statement likely from a historical record about weighing credit in legal or financial disputes without full context. No clearer names or dates are recoverable from the text.
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