14 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists its ownership by E P Chase and R C A Chase with editor E P Chase. It provides advertising contacts, foreign agents, and subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery, plus a notice for subscribers to call before 7 o clock if not received, clarifying the correct phone number.
The piece argues Senator Norris of Nebraska declines leading a third party bid, preferring to stay within his party or act as critic. It notes La Follette may form a separate ticket, while predicting overall major party reliance on large capital backed utilities and gradual municipal trends toward public control, with emphasis on policy over personal branding.
The article discusses public utility ownership, noting Leach doubts broad public demand for municipal control. It traces early battles over city ownership to Nashville in the 1880s, the rise of privately owned systems, and current trends toward privately held utilities. It also mentions the federal trade commission probe into utility propaganda.
A wartime prose piece praises the Nobile crew rescue by M. Chucknovsky and the Krassin, noting the Stalin disaster and the life saving over the Arctic. It extols bravery across nationalities, highlights the role of radio in rescue, and lauds courage in the face of polar peril, urging universal admiration for human solidarity.
The Cumberland Enterprise notes mixed sentiment among Republicans favoring Smith over Hoover and mentions a belief by some that Democrats may carry Casey County, though the Democrats themselves do not claim it. The piece contains informal praise and partial local political musings.
The Shenandoah Sentinel critiques Hoover's role as food administrator during WWI. It cites Senator Reed and President Wilson, arguing Hoover acted under Wilson’s authority, not as a cabinet member, while the nation waged war and unity was demanded. The piece questions where Hoover’s fault lies in the wheat pricing process.
A fragmented wartime reflection highlights sacrifices by soldiers at front and civilians at home. It praises bonds purchases, farmers feeding allies, and Herbert Hoover’s leadership in mobilizing grain and supplies. It credits Wilson's fair-price stance and Hoover’s efficient food program, noting uncertainty about war’s end.
Iowa newspapers report Verging support for the farmers and debates over a square deal. The Davenport Times and Cumberland Enterprise note concerns about Hoover and the likely impact on agriculture. Local boards and editors express doubt over ticket leadership and the outcome as ballots approach.
A letter from MR TOBIAS discusses public issues and the farmer by proxy, urging facts over personalities. It references observations on the Atlantic convention, primary law, and the 85 percent vote rule for nominees, highlighting public concerns and debate over processes.
The fragment presents Walt Mason with a long verse titled Rippling Rhymes. It includes jagged lines, stray phrases, and references to sailors, ships, and maritime imagery. The piece seems experimental and incomplete, with varying diction and disrupted flow.
A writer at a convention argues the law should be abolished and the candidate with the most votes in primaries be declared the nominee. He cites that a convention could overturn public will and favors direct nomination to avoid undemocratic contests. He urges closer government to the people and fair public discussion.
The text presents a poem about a boy who shoots a sparrow and runs away, condemning such cruelty to a helpless bird. It reflects on cowardice and the lasting burden of wrongdoing, urging readers to remember the harm and to refrain from similar acts.
In a garbled report, unclear names and events hint at a Paris related injustice case. The fragmentary text mentions a trial or dispute and possible figures such as investigators or witnesses. Further readable details are unavailable in this excerpt.
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