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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
1
Announcement outlines rates for carrier and mail subscriptions, ads and renewal contacts for Atlantic Iowa paper. It lists prices, delivery guidance, and special phone numbers for subscriber issues, noting evening delivery exceptions and a correction line.
A compact historical note traces the birth of the two major parties to clashes over federal power and slavery. It cites Ripon Wisconsin founders in 1854 for the Republicans, and Jeffersonian roots for the Democrats, noting later Civil War shaping, party migrations, and evolving policy divides. The piece reflects on how enduring principles shifted with time.
A historical stronghold analysis argues Republicans won the 1900 style debates on imperialism and governance. It notes Democrats claim graft and prohibition anger, with farm relief and Coolidge policy as pivotal issues. The piece contrasts party stewardship, legality, and paychecks as core distinctions.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican views the large endorsement for Thumant and state officers as broad backing of the administration and rejection of tax and bank guarantees proposals. It notes bonds and road issues remain central, with primary voters largely approving the bond plan and disfavoring opponents like Skramme and Bowman. The piece anticipates a strong bond approval next fall.
The piece notes Republican strategy in Iowa and Kansas City while anticipating Al Smith's stance to win farm support. It highlights farmers as a key voting bloc and hints at concerns over agricultural influence by professionals in Washington shaping rural opinion.
The speaker criticizes a candidate’s speeches as tedious and prefers listening to music over political rhetoric. He laments hearing aids and enduring campaigns, while expressing contentment with staying home in his shack and sharpening his graphophone. The town’s hype contrasts with personal indifference and boredom toward the campaign.
A fragmented report quotes a person describing a hearing as badly out of whack. The speaker says they are cheerfully excused with no offense or bruised hearts, and that friends are greatly worried and missed. The tone is informal and personal, reflecting concern among acquaintances.
A narrator laments reliance on doctors and science for cure hearing loss. Friends promise cures and pay, while neighbors mock and march through rain. Life at home remains sweet despite the dullness, a commentary on medical faith and social reaction.
A busy life sketched as a week of chores and social duties. The poem questions whether constant activity masks the deeper meaning of life and mentions daily roles from shopping to mothers.
In Iowa on Sunday Bertha Murdock, riding with her husband in a car, was dragged from the vehicle by one train and later ground beneath another engine as a second freight neared a private Beno farm crossing. Witnesses recalled the car being hurled fifteen feet from the first impact and Murdock’s final fate beneath the Rocket’s wheels.
A panicked section of spectators watched as a man was dragged by a train car but saved by a bystander who caught him by the leg while his wife struggled near the wheels. The dramatic moment left bystanders shaken and the injured man reported.
Des Moines June 14 A D N S The goal of 1 500 000 for endowments and new buildings at Augustana College Rock Island Illinois was reached 1 507 788 subscribed Gustav Andreen president told Lutherans of the Augsburg synod in convention here The amount includes 126 600 from the women's missionary society for new buildings The synod voted to continue the drive pledging 158 000 000 to women’s contributions Aupgustana’s board granted Dr Andreen a leave of absence.
A Amherst junior, 22 year old Robert Atkinson of Rochester Pennsylvania, was killed and three classmates were seriously injured when their car failed to take a curve in South Hadley Center, left the highway and struck a trolley pole. Names of the injured classmates were not released.
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