11 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph outlines delivery options and rates for local and mail subscriptions. It lists pricing, service hours, and a reminder to call 7 PM for evening delivery issues. Subscribers are instructed to notify the office for changes or delivery notices.
A commentary argues that restricting work hours undermines the American ideal of self-made success. It warns of reduced ambition, shifting workers away from long hours, and persistent unemployment, claiming the wage hour act harms employment gains and national progress. It calls for renewed devotion to hard work and sacrifices to counteract the law’s effects.
The Mississippi river highway is cited as an example of nonessential federal projects not suitable now. The piece argues the country cannot afford such scenic ventures and must limit outlay to absolutely essential needs until finances improve.
The piece critiques a knee high corn standard and condemns Europe's plan to pay families to bear soldiers. It argues such policies enslave children to the army and predicts conflict over a revived relief bill in Congress, potentially splitting the Democratic Party.
Washington. Drew Pearson and Robert Allen map the Louisiana cast of characters from Huey Long’s Frankenstein government. Leche, Earl Long, Maestri, Weiss, and Smith emerge as power players behind a machine built to serve Long and later toppled by graft and ruthlessness. The piece previews further columns detailing the saga.
Walt Mason celebrates the auto as a bridge to the country, letting city folks escape fumes and furrows. The verse lauds rural airs, roosters, cattle tails, and country breezes, framing the car as a boon when used sanely to refresh aging minds and brighten daily life.
Readers are reminded to avoid archaic phrases and in this connection or this matter constructions. The note highlights redundancy and encourages clear concise language for professional communication.
Des Moines authorities seek the widow and child and the nephew of Daniel A. Allen of Harrington Kansas after his body was found near Rock Island tracks at Carlisle Iowa. Allen, about 50 the victim, had said he had a Des Moines nephew and that his wife and child were visiting the city. The body was taken to a Carlisle funeral home.
The author recalls changes in Midtown traffic and crime during Chinatown tours and Times Square eras. He notes La Guardia's disciplined curb use, quieter ticket hawkers, and fewer decoy seats, contrasting with Walker’s riotous reign. Pedestrian light enforcement during theatre hours is discussed alongside police staffing and public romance in the square. The piece mentions Armistice Day taps and media vantage points around the Times building.
A vivid street scene along Broadway describes seven story rooftops and throngs for a full dress night out. It notes constant shop turnover with apparel stores for men and women, small specialty shops and chain units, high rents, limited space, and polite but weary sales staff.
State Historical Society of Iowa publishes Dr. Benj F Shambaugh book highlighting Iowa City pre Civil War era. It traces site selection in 1839 and recalls roles in state birth 1846 University 1847 constitution 1857 and early governance. Red cloth edition limited distribution to members and libraries.
Des Moines Iowa state administrator George J. Keller announced that two thousand workers were dropped from the WPA rolls since July 1 to reach a new state quota of 24 100 workers.
The Storm Lake business men run a winter prize contest using tagged game fish. Rev Claude Cooper altered a closing hymn then switched to God be with you till we meet again. Alva Brewer reports an unusual chinch bug flight near Atlantic. Brown Thrashers nest disappearance puzzles readers, later returning. A local man ties an animal, Curley Dunn’s nickname queried, Navy cruiser reel shown on Iowa Theatre reel. Glen Bell promotes a dual drive teaching car. John Lang plays bridge in Ozarks. Francs Hays finds an 1892 family album from Clarinda Coin Mound City, Mo. Atlantic streets show a Cairo Egypt license plate with India sign. Ray Coker wrestles a garden goat from his yard.
The excerpt asks ten questions on topics from geography to history. Items include Farouk I’s country, Spain’s northern border water, metric to inch conversion, Metro politan Amateur winner, Lindbergh departure field, the sickle shaped peninsula in Massachusetts, bone filler in mammals, tallest U S president, pronunciation of phonography, and Alaska’s largest river.
The oak family remains a vital yet young group with rapid new species development as existing oaks are closely related.
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