12 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1926
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 604 W This is not the number of the News Telegraph.
The essay argues that lowering tariffs to boost farmers is flawed. It links wage costs in manufacturing to bread prices and farm incomes, noting strikes and higher wages in garment and rail sectors. The piece warns that tariff cuts could raise unemployment and strain farmer-union alliances, urging better farm price support.
A Noble township farmer cites 1.44 per bushel cost to raise corn, while a Cass township producer renting land claims 24.5 cents per bushel, endorsed by another Brighton township farmer. The writer, not farmed, notes wide variance and questions profitability amid corn prices of 1.25 to 1.60 per bushel, with Audubon dairy poultry trade flowing millions into the county.
A Florida citrus grower and Cit rus Growers association member argues that middlemen overcharge in corn while citrus handlers take fees, urging cooperation. He criticizes politicians and non-experienced opponents, noting many successful Florida growers have limited or no membership ties, and warns both sides risk misunderstanding.
Gardener reports a 1500 ton shipment from Nancy France to Des Moines by rail and water routes shows rail costs higher than sea lanes. He cites 12500 dollars freight for sea voyage versus 12420 dollars for rail from Chicago to Des Moines. He urges faster Lakes to Gulf link and St Lawrence improvements to balance national trade and curb rail rate advantages.
A jilted Hempasted, L. I., man vanishes on the eve of his wedding. Witnesses recall his upset mood as he disappeared amid rumors of changed plans and possible motive. Government highway spending figure cited as context in a broader public mood. Local Camden New Jersey actress seeks $10,000 for alleged kiss incident, highlighting comic style civic chatter of the era.
Fragmentary poem notes the disappearance of James Box of Punktown with no clues found. The mayor offers a reward and authorities seek any lead as reports from nearby towns bring cautious optimism despite ongoing uncertainty.
Fragmented reminiscences reveal Jim in Strawville and Fogtown as different witnesses about a man named James. The piece blends fiction with a report on agricultural pests, noting Cinch bugs in Kansas and Missouri and wheat and oats production forecasts. It highlights farmer outreach to prevent pest spread into Iowa.
Washington July 10. The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture forecasts the 1926 corn crop will fall 8.3 percent below last year’s. The July 1 condition was 77.9 percent of normal, the lowest for July since 1924. Conditions improving in northern corn belt. southern and eastern areas need rain and warmth.
Iowa state fair officials announced a special exhibit on the European corn borer, its life stages, and its damage to corn crops. Experts from Iowa State College will display specimens and photographs showing how the pest devastates thousands of acres, with the exhibit running Aug 25 to Sep 3.
Des Moines July 12 Visitors to the Iowan state fair will notice major upgrades over the last three months. More than 60 thousand dollars has been spent by the board on track resurfacing and a new concrete wall, sidewalk expansion, lighting upgrades, and a permanent aquarium for exhibits. Plantings and repairs add to nearly 80 thousand dollars in improvements, secretary Art Corey said.
Authorities in Sarpy county said they have no definite clue to the present whereabouts of E. C. Goerke president of the Papillion State Bank. He is accused of embezzling 182000 dollars. Cashier C E Marshell, arrested earlier, believes Goerke fled to Mexico.
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