02 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1928
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers to The News-Telegraph who do not get their papers in the evening can have some delivered if they call before 7 o clock telephone 592W. That is not the number of The News-Telegraph.
The News Telegraph discusses Carl Zellmer's failed Democratic ballot nomination in Iowa and the legality of conventions filling vacancies. It argues the primary aims to nominate on primary day and warns against improvised nominations or write-ins, noting Zellmer could run as an independent or be written in but not printed as a Democrat nominee. It also critiques Rev. L. B. Shannon for overstepping at the county convention and urges focusing on issues over personalities.
The piece notes strong debate over Governor Smith of New York as a Democratic presidential candidate focusing on his Roman Catholic faith. It argues religious tolerance exists but contends Smith’s faith will be a focal point for many voters, influencing opinions on his electability.
The News-Telegraph argues the band tax has failed to deliver. It urges moving concerts to the uptown city park, praising the park’s public ownership and central location, and warns that street concerts are a nuisance. If no better plan emerges, repealing the tax is suggested.
Harry B. Swan Atlantic attorney and temporary chairman urged Republicans in Cass county to unite behind the county ticket. The News-Telegraph supported his view, criticizing minority party control and calling for election of desirable Republican candidates while avoiding direct campaign participation.
A compact editorial reflects on the month's events and concerns, offering a concise view of local priorities and opinions. It emphasizes timely issues, framed in a classic editorial voice with a focus on civic matters and community tone.
In May Pattawattanie County residents approved road bonds and bought about 264 new cars per locality. Cars cost roughly $900 each, totaling about $9 million monthly. The state’s road program aims to pave a highway network to handle 80 percent of travel, potentially saving $458 million annually in operating costs.
A Carolina Buccaneer column quotes a salesman pressuring a woman to marry him, promising fame and wealth, insisting she should accept before others. The exchange shows flirtatious persistence and the prospect of a rushed marriage offer.
A Chicago Tribune review mocks Kellogg’s peace proposals amid British and French reactions. It notes Austen Chamberlain’s cautious support and broad talk of a moral alliance with the United States, while warning of opposition to any true League of Nations framework and the Monroe Doctrine guard.
The readable fragments reference a faded awning incident blamed on a mule or a family change. Details are unclear, but the note mentions a local scene and minor disruption. No full names, dates, or places are discernible.
Iowa papers weigh Hoover Curtis on a new campaign path with Brookhart out and farm voters focusing on reforms. The Manson Journal notes Brookhart opponents question farmers' interests while Des Moines and Davenport papers frame Hoover as a fresh face in a new era amid national party shifts.
In a feigned solemn pose the poet jokes about Bildad Bear’s riches and refined tastes. The verse mocks extravagant wealth, fragile health, and the irony of luxury failing to guarantee happiness.
A humorous piece by Douglas Malloon on a man’s virtues and odd flaw. The wife praises him as faithful, generous, and well matched, yet laments his refusal to play bridge and how that single habit disrupts harmony at home. The tone remains light and affectionate, noting broader travel and prosperity yet centering on the bridge quirk.
From Des Moines July 2 a state wide series of exhibits to showcase farm home improvements led by women is announced by twenty six county farm bureaus. Two large buildings at the state exposition will host continuous programs highlighting feminine industry each morning and afternoon.
A faulty transcription reports a North Carolina conservation service assessment of pine seedling farming. It notes a county farmer renting 950 long-levt pine patches with losses and questions whether the pine stock may be regarded as viable for profit.
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