28 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1928
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph announces publication details and pricing with offices in Atlantic Iowa. A subscriber notice warns of delayed evening deliveries and instructs readers to call before 7 pm to arrange delivery or adjust timing.
An Avoca area farmer is quoted in a World Herald interview criticizing Hoover and Coolidge, arguing farmers faced hardship under wartime price policies. The farmer claims Hoover harmed crops and speaks on the perceived political bias, while the piece notes broader farmer discontent and recalls wartime price fixing.
A fragmented civic message urges readers to vote the Democratic ticket in an election, emphasizing simple participation over expert knowledge. The emphasis is on casting a ballot for the Democratic candidates to ensure a favorable outcome.
The piece discusses the electoral college shift and Democratic efforts to undo Republican gains, blaming Tammany Hall for orchestrating manipulation. It foresees regional outcomes favoring Democrats in the South and Midwest while warning GOP strongholds may resist. It portrays Democratic plans as precarious yet essential to curb Republican dominance.
The piece cites John McIntyre as a thoughtful writer arguing rural towns cling to rail travel while stations grow quiet. It contrasts past trains drawing villagers with today’s automobile era reducing rail curiosity and travel. The author notes McIntyre’s delay in adapting to modern views and reflects on changing country life.
In a Des Moines convention context Cass county Republicans are urged to recruit Mike P Conway to unite with them. The piece lauds Conway’s political acumen, notes his past influence in Pottawattamie and Cass counties, and argues loyalty should be recognized while urging alliance to strengthen the GOP in the district.
Obituary notes Gus Lindberg longtime Rock Island resident and telegraph operator at Rock Island station and postal and Western Union offices. Known for character and citizenship. spent youth in Atlantic, married there, and built a wide circle of friends. His trusted service and proficiency marked a steady life of duty.
A fragmentary Iowa page notes bias against figures like Brookhart and Cummins, with commentary on a defunct Lewis bank closure and bank note sales at low prices. It mentions a piano contest won by an Indian girl and hints at political shifts within the Republican and Prohibition alignments, including Al Smith gaining support in the Corn Belt. The piece suggests a turbulent election mood and stockholders facing losses.
Sensible Thought in the Manzon Journal and Democrat argues opponents of the current prohibition law must propose a concrete alternative. Merely criticizing the law wastes time. a definite replacement such as a government dispensation or other system should be examined to allow informed voting and discussion.
An Iowa homestead note highlights corn starch as a major export and a key use for corn beyond livestock feed. It cites 85,653,808 bushels of corn used for starch in 1927, equaling about a fifth of Iowa's total corn production and a fifth of the nation’s refined starch output.
A fragmented 1920s diary style reflection critiques wartime starch exports and U S policy. It questions political leadership and personal responsibility for debt, urging self reliance to pay bills rather than rely on the president. Strong, era-specific phrases portray economic anxiety and national figures.
An excerpt from Anita Record discusses the early stage of the national race. It notes Democrats debating convictions and the presidential campaign surfacing opinions as election day nears. Charlie Curtis, Kansas senator, is mentioned in context of the Republican ticket alongside Coolidge.
The fragmentary item presents a concert or literary work titled Lyrics of Life attributed to Douglas Mnallocil. The text repeats the title and author, suggesting an entry in a local arts column or a promotional listing without further details on venue date or scope.
The poem contemplates inner voices guiding art and memory. It muses on unseen hands shaping creativity, dementia creeping beside us, and distant stars as a chorus. The speaker senses another presence guiding song and time, linking pain, dream, and inspiration.
Washington July 238 forecasts a mild July with below normal continent wide precipitation and limited impact on harvests in the western corn belt and water spring wheat belt. August weather predicts scattered below normal rainfall, late-August harvest favors, storm activity mid month, and generally good crop weather with cool periods and occasional late frosts.
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