26 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1930
Page
1
Publication notice from Atlantic Heese telegraph outlining ownership by E P Chase and R C A Chase, contact numbers, rates, and publisher instructions. Includes subscriber notice about late delivery and to call before 7 o clock if undelivered. requests notices for address changes or discontinuation.
The article argues for a state bond program to fund county road projects totaling 108 million across 79 counties. It notes slow county bond sales, proposes using state bonds to retire outstanding debt, and highlights planned highway improvements and credit restoration. The piece calls for public consideration and passage of enabling legislation.
The Lincoln Highway Association proposes diverting the Lincoln highway to bypass Missouri Valley and Blair, routing from Blair across the river to Beemer then Fremont to shorten distance to Omaha and Council Bluffs. Supporters say the shift will open No 32 to direct traffic, boosting local business and regional access.
President Toover enforces a rule under congressional authority that American diplomats abroad must pay for liquor used in official entertaining from personal funds rather than Treasury, affecting hundreds of mission and consular staff.
A careful review finds broad approval for limiting liquor in official entertaining abroad. Congress approved a 94 000 appropriation for entertaining with presidents rights to set spending, but President Hoover barred liquor and other items. Army and Justice Department orders reinforce the ban, urging diplomats to pay for their own hospitality and avoid special privileges.
The United States Marine Band will give two concerts in Atlantic on September 22 at the glass county fair grounds. Sponsored by the Greater Atlantic Club, the engagement costs $1,750 and is part of the band’s limited national tour. Captain Taylor Branson leads the ensemble, composed entirely of U S Marines. Local turnout is expected to be large as the event showcases a rare, prestigious program and recreational tour atmosphere for members. Public interest urges residents to plan attendance in advance.
The four Bamberger parents and partners decided to keep their babies as originally assigned despite scientists questioning the identities. The move underscores a clash between expert opinion and parental preference, with the families affirming their view on the infants' identities and future care.
The writer recalls a friend who died after a valiant struggle, praising his daily acts of help to others. He notes the ideal of dying beautifully, but argues beauty comes from living kindly, serving all, and embracing the Golden Rule.
A speaker reflects on a friend who faced death with cheerfulness and faith, urging living people to seek inner strength. He quotes scripture about given and taken away, stressing that true value lies in blessing others rather than wealth or status.
Iowa press notes ongoing agricultural troubles amid broader industrial upheaval. Columns critique political ads and presidential perceptions, with Council Bluffs praising paved roads and urging public attention to road conditions and travel costs.
An uneasy editorial calls Ley Wy residents to organize against broken mail service and broken promises. It criticizes Republican loyalists and praises rising young Democrats pushing for real protest, urging action now to keep Ley Wy on the map.
A wartime style text blends proverbs with practical kitchen and garden advice. It highlights foods and their health effects from lettuce and tomatoes to beets and cabbage, noting digestion, nerves, and constipation relief. It also includes a satirical vignette about a banker and a county club, ending with copyright credit to the Giorgi Matthew Adams Service.
Waite Shia Ona DD and Pacific Electric Railway president Pontius urge that education remains the cornerstone of national progress. They stress the value of public schooling for citizens, call for industry support of curricula, and argue that education enables workers to advance within industry and broader civic life.
A humorous verse sketches a laborer whose weary day ends with home comforts. His wife buys ham beans and a pie, promising a hearty meal. The piece blends playful dialect and rustic imagery to portray a man’s contented, hungry anticipation.
A reader exercise lists ten trivia prompts on history and science. Questions cover authors, U.S. Senate composition, ancient passes, burial sites, wireless pioneers, places like Muontem, and notable signers and mottos.
Vague dialogue shows a tense train car moment as a disorderly group quibbles over bills while travelers exchange anxious thoughts. A letter fragment reveals affection and social awkwardness among riders and a subtle critique of appearances and politeness.
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