19 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
1
Notice to subscribers and readers detailing delivery issues and changes. Includes contact instructions for missed papers, address changes, and other delivery notices. Also lists advertising representatives and general publisher details for Atlantic Iowa publication.
A group of about twenty business and professional leaders seeks funds to pay off the American Legion Memorial building debt. Contractor Mr Godwin offers to settle for $10,000 and exit, improving by about $7,000 the unpaid bill, with Camblin’s plumbing claim near $1,000. Subscriptions totaling around $3,000 were pledged but depend on completion. about $2,000 may be redirected to the current drive, leaving roughly $9,000 to raise. The effort hinges on continued civic support and fair treatment of all parties, including Mr Godwin and Mr Camblin.
A Washington letter in The News-Telewsph discusses Congress members by quality of work over speech, noting the value lies in those who act, not those who talk. The piece argues the most effective lawmakers are quiet doers, while the loud talkers often fail in service.
Dwight W. Morrow former ambassador secured the Republican New Jersey primary victory by a wide margin over his nearest rival, signaling strong support for his bid and indicating a favorable stance on repealing a constitutional amendment.
The column argues Morrow's strong backing stemmed from his proven capability rather than policy, highlighting broad support despite moderate prohibition views. It predicts his Senate bid will advance the wet cause, keeping prohibition a live national issue likely beyond the current generation.
Readers are regaled with discussions on the marriage of film icons and the media circus surrounding it. The piece argues such weddings are trivial in the grand scheme, noting stars often rise from modest beginnings and many show limited intellect, while acknowledging the entertainment value and public fascination with celebrity culture.
The News-Telegraph criticizes calls for public release of secret documents from a recent naval conference. It contends the effort is a political bid by Senate opponents of President Hoover, aiming to sway public opinion and fuel hostility to the administration. The piece notes growing public weariness with such tactics.
In Dexter Sentinel the author defends inevitable progress against nay sayers. He recalls older fights over sidewalks, water systems, a new school, and church buildings, arguing progress brings value and growth despite opposition. The piece urges embracing change to avoid true loss.
The transition to air minded thinking progresses rapidly under fresh leadership, eliminating long standing obstacles that had hampered state efforts in the past.
An essay by Nellie Maxwell extols the art of carving a crown roast of lamb, with practical tips on placement, garnishes, and serving. It celebrates carving as a refined skill, part of schooling for young men, and provides a seafood cocktail sauce recipe and garnish guidance. The piece shifts to a note on crime and Mussolini, reflecting noir sentiment on gangsterism and tyranny.
Resort fashions for Le Teugh tet Biarritz and Deauville weekend wear feature leather jackets belted backs and hip length varieties with caracul fur, paired with wool dresses or blouses and tweed skirts. Coats remain fur trimmed for cool travels, gray flannel racks and tweeds appear in morning walks and sport club wear, belts and feather accents define lines.
The piece extols newspapers as tireless workers for the city, reporting local and world news, guiding readers to purchase what they need, and acting as community leaders. It highlights their role in shaping public sentiment, supporting advance movements, and aiding advertisers through informative columns in a modern, alert city.
A fragmentary critique notes how Mussolini’s power inspires fear and praise. The piece references a new book portraying tyrants and warns against blindly admiring leaders who threaten freedom.
A scanned reader page presents a set of eleven quiz items with many OCR errors. Questions cover geography and history topics such as the equator near Asia, alternate names for Liberia’s capital colony, clothing regions, quintet composition, aviator safety devices, major horse racing events at Churchill Downs, a U S senator’s state, and a Balentine administration inquiry.
A fragmented dream sequence depicts a Ford employee envisioning a black coffin and a death of Henry's oldest, with a weary joke about presenting the coffin. The odd story centers on memory, superstition, and a somber moment among workers.
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