21 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication details and circulation options with subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery. It notes notice to subscribers who do not receive evening papers and provides contact numbers for editorial and business offices.
The News Telegraph argues that county bond issuance for the primary road fund is safely covered by the primary levy and does not require additional state money. It cites state law, projected bond totals under 800 million, and a schedule showing interest and maturity payments through 1920 and beyond. It notes widespread county support and urges calm discussion over bond use.
A local discussion explains a three percent federal war tax on auto wholesale price funds highway construction through Federal Aid. Officials emphasize the fund supports interstate road systems and that policy is settled. changes are unlikely. Members debate potential reallocations amid flood costs and highway board governance.
Report from Gundred quotes Commander in Chief and Major Lund claiming strong support for Frank Lowden among Illinois officials and party leaders. While delegates to the 1928 National Convention are not yet chosen, the outlook remains uncertain as county conventions precede state selections and no definitive forecast can be made.
Thomas F H Whitney of The Whitney Loan and Trust Co urges Atlantic residents to view savings as vital for local prosperity. He argues capital is saved purchasing power fueling homes, business, and public expenditure, with every saved dollar circulating to strengthen agriculture, commerce, and industry in Atlantic.
A quiz page asks ten short questions about Fagin in a book, following lines after a quoted poem, authorship of Ben Har, a person who slept twenty years in the Catskills, and other literary trivia. It cites Dun, Portia's meter, Othello’s nature, and asks for a list of items like one third of authorities and a 1927 copyright Ready Reference entry.
The Forecaster predicts weather with poetic bluster, mocking official prophets who tout May and September forecasts. The piece lampoons weather seers who promise storms to justify fear, insisting real weather follows no rigid schedule.
Washington observers report a split in the Antesaloon League with Wheeler and allies urging organization of a third party. Rev. Arthur Cavamont and Bertin attend a meeting as Wheeler asserts the party cannot claim dictating votes. Wheat yield data and analysis of harvest figures also appear amid political discussion.
Farmers in Avoca and surrounding area are harvesting the crop with many threshing as reports note good yields. The telegram indicates grain quality remains fair to good and farmers expect strong activity this week.
Karl McDonald of Lewis was injured when a harness team bolted on the Ott Street route. He suffered injuries to an arm wrist and elbow and one ear was severely torn. The frightened horses crashed through a plate window then dragged him toward a park before being controlled.
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