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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
1
A fragmentary page shows subscription rates and delivery notices for Atlantic News Telegraph and a lengthy unfiltered endorsement by Congressman Green praising Senator Cummins. It discusses polling, party stance, and criticism of Clark and Brookhart, with a provocative note on prohibition and a garbled note about postal delivery schedules.
Charles P. Stewart comments on prohibition politics and a charged portrayal of Jewish influence. He cites U S budget and Commerce Department reports, critiques wartime reconstruction, and argues for constitutional repeal or amendment through Congress, framing the issue as a referendum and legislative path.
A campaign discussed the duty of citizens to vote for the candidates and remind voters that franchise is secured by patriots blood. It emphasized that the government reflects the will of the people and warned against abstaining from voting which could invite corruption and misgovernance.
A fragmented editorial voice praises Senator Cumming and urges neighbors to vote for him, promising a shift from stagnation to progress. The piece mocks Brookhart, calls for a strong showing to prevent misrepresentation, and cites party loyalty. It also reports Carroll’s perjury conviction and jail sentence as a corrective example in New York.
The text suggests quiet recreation spots for peaceful moments and notes about wearing new shoes before use. It advises scrubbing a bath tub if kept cool in winter and mentions the usefulness of having a man around the house for daily tasks. It laments the difficulty of making ends meet as money won’t stay tight.
In a rustic verse a tale recalls yellow fever outbreaks and a physician in Havaria who battled fear and disease. The poet pits stubborn ignorance against a stubborn truth that Aedes mosquitoes carry the fever while many mosquitoes do not. The piece honors the doctor Findlay and his decades of quiet work defending townsfolk from the deadly illness.
Speeches by Republican voters in Shellsburg urge Senator Cummins be renominated to return to the United States Senate. James W. Good declares Cummins would win in November, while Brookhart’s past record casts doubt on his electability. He argues Cummins is stronger and more reliable for victory.
A heated meeting featured H M Havner accusing Senator Brookhart of false promises to farmers. Havner cited Brookhart’s Washington record as lacking constructive legislation for agriculture and questioned the candidate’s ability to deliver tangible aid if reelected.
The U S Senate investigation into slush funds will begin Wednesday with a focus on reports that five million dollars were spent in the Pennsylvania Republican senatorial primary. The committee will hear from campaign managers and move through summer, examining charges across states and primaries, with Democrats wary of Republican funds influencing voters.
In Council Bluffs Iowa a friendly settlement ends the General Outdoor Advertising company dispute over highway sign placements. The company agrees to move four signs from private property and remove signs on primary highways in Pottawattamie and Harrison counties. Officials and attorneys met to finalize terms and expect the district court case to be dropped.
A fragmented report notes a political rally involving candidates with tensions between Wet and dry factions. It mentions Harry Grund and Smith, former president of WT U, and police involvement.
The Rev J H Lindemayer and about member of a city Lutheran church plan to attend a major Lutheran gathering in St Louis July 18 the Concordia Seminary project aims at 2 5 million dollars in cost with addresses by prominent church leaders. Special trains will run to accommodate attendees from Des Moines and Council Bluffs.
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