14 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
1
The text lists advertising rates and subscription prices for the Atlantic Iowa paper, noting two classes of distribution and rates by carrier and mail. It also identifies staff roles and mentions the paper as a member of the Associated Press with rights to use AP dispatches and local news.
A News Telegraph notice reminds Atlantic subscribers to call Red 408 for delayed papers. The piece then harshly critiques Samuel Gompers, labeling him inconsistent in patriotism and accusing him of bunkoism within the labor movement. It argues the postwar period hit financiers and industrialists harder than workers, citing wrecked fortunes and looming creditor pressure.
The piece attacks organized labor led by Gompers and radical influence while praising capitalist finance and industry leaders for seeking federal aid to revive stalled industries. It discusses Russia's shift toward private property, foreign capital reliance, and Moscow's trade ambitions amid postwar recovery efforts.
Bolshevism in Russia is judged a disaster after its experiment. Leonid Krassin, the Bolshevik trade envoy in London, says the movement failed to deliver ideal living conditions or end capitalism. He argues Russia needs foreign capital and methods to rebuild its shattered industry.
A critical view questions if America pursued war to uproot Prussianism and seek lasting peace. It notes disillusionment with the League of Nations proposals and debates whether loans to allies counted as a common war expense, urging a prudent, wide‑gauged American stance.
City of Atlantic Iowa enacts Ordinance No 276 regulating street traffic and penalties for violations. It repeals prior conflicting ordinances and adopts motor vehicle operator duties including proper turning and head direction at cross streets and intersections. The ordinance references Section Five of Ordinance 275 approved April 18 1921 and outlines required driver behavior at street crossings and intersections.
The document records a formal approval dated June 18 1921 with a seal and attestation by T E Nichols acting as clerk. The phrasing indicates a standard official act of passage and publication retained in the record. Strong entities include Taw, June 18 1921, seal, Attest T E Nichols and Clerk.
Report from near the railroad mentions two fatal and serious injuries. A 30 year old woman, Mrs Elmer Norrin, died instantly when a horse frightened by her husband caused a collision. John Kakanas, 28, sustained a broken back during a wrestling incident linked to the same accident, and died from the injuries.
A fragmented diary of small town misfortunes reports reopening an old lead mine in Dubuque to a fire loss in Malvern totaling fifty thousand dollars. Boone sees Harold Ruth aged 20 killed in a car crash and Ottumwa records Thomas Frost 35 dead after a car rollover. Centerville notes William Walls asphyxiation by self inflicted wound. Essex mentions Harry McCauley who shot his wife at a Omaha theater and wandered. Waterloo reports Mason fraternity members gathering for the grand lodge session.
A fragmented verse piece by Walt Mason urges forgetfulness of illness and grief, praising sunlit hills and simple joys. It laments medical care and funerals while celebrating a carefree, buoyant outlook, ending with a cheerful farewell of sleep and good night.
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