09 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1926
Page
1
Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions including Canada and outside Iowa. Mentions prices varying by term and region with a telephone contact 504-W for subscribers not receiving evening papers.
An editorial summarizing the heated debate over campaign spending in Pennsylvania and the role of the Anti-Saloon League. It cites Sen. Neely and Sen. Reed and questions funded campaigns and primary voting influence, calling some assertions absurd while noting sane commentary from a Chicago newspaper.
Charles P. Stewart reports Representative Henry Allen Cooper warns that the influence of money in Congress has surged to unseen levels since the 1890s. He cites Pennsylvania, North Dakota and broader Republican primary sleaze, noting past scandals but predicting a wave of big, united money–driven corruption investigations may unfold.
The article critiques a rule restricting a state's chamber of commerce from spending funds to inform members about candidates deemed dangerous to business. It notes applicability to both wet and dry organizations and analogizes to labor unions and manufacturers' associations. It mentions summer leisure and hints at the Congressional Record.
The Des Moines Register mocks a Brookhart critic who boasts of facts and argues deflation would have hit land values and livestock hard after the war without a Federal Reserve. The piece notes other nations faced worse deflation yet lacked a central banking system to cushion troubles.
Brookhart asks for an official probe into the recent town primary. He notes that he received only 209 000 of a possible 1 100 000 votes and questions how the 960 000 nonvoters in June will vote in November.
Divergent reactions sweep the Democratic field as AL Smith’s push for the nomination stirs debate nationwide. In Minnesota, Farm Bureau remarks spark a heated exchange between two farmers over Reed’s remarks on farmers' fortunes and rising pressures on rural livelihoods.
D Jamison, once a congressman from the old eighth district who defeated Hepburn, now runs a capital correspondence bureau. He and others critique political ethics, noting self serving finance in government contracts and urging scrutiny of Varo Pepper Mellon and Wick. The writer questions understanding of 1926 politics and recalls past Wilson era deals.
A Chicago Tribune commentary argues Ohio abandoned military training in public schools shaping youth’s self-reliance. It contrasts historic expansion and defense by settlers, the army, and statehood, warning against reliance on government while urging strong state leadership and self-sufficiency.
A fragmented passage notes a letter and a speech by ex governor figures discussing cooperation in agriculture. Senator Howell backs a bill and argues voluntary cooperation is impossible while involuntary cooperation is a fantasy, claiming solutions must come by other means before any coop can help.
A 1926 verse by George Matthew recounts Jimpson’s debt saga and broken promises. The narrator laments the meek plea for repayment as April turns to June, watching neighbors and creditors weigh the costs of care and candor amid hardship.
In New York a theft tale mentions seven silver plates with engraved commands, a flivver, and a wary tone about a conspiratorial era. Across cities playful snippets touch on cats in Kansas City, mass dog deaths, bribe scandals, Honolulu politics, and rain forecasts, all wrapped in a quirky, scattered column.
Iowa City July 19. The Iowa Library Association closed a successful year with Jai Brigham named president for the coming year. The group highlighted its summer library training school at the University of Iowa and strong prospects for further progress next year.
Des Moines July 2. Officials announce a new exhibitor's ticket rule for the state health baby contest at the Iowa state fair to limit entries. A $3 fee is required with entry, official blanks available from A R Corey secretary of the state fair. The contest remains for babies ages twelve to thirty six months and will follow previous lines. More than 700 babies entered the 1925 fair.
At the Lexing ton avenue Broadway local line terminal a ten car subway train driven by a novice motorman jumped a track and crashed through a concrete wall. No injuries were reported though three newspaper men were assaulted. Transit officials ordered a full investigation.
Real estate transfers listed include W. HM Prommock and wt selling to Mir Harel with a $2,000 price noted, dated July 8, 1926. Wilter Krueger transfers to Alwine Kroeger with a $1 price and details in Atlantic area. William Parks and wt transfer to Ruth Wirks with a $1 price and references to Dickerson’s addition.
Des Moines reports show fifty eight divorces granted this week after a midweek session. The tally indicates a busy period for local courts with several dissolutions finalized.
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