21 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
1
Notice to subscribers explains delivery options for the Atlantic News Telegraph. Readers who miss evening papers can receive a delivery if they call before 7 o clock with the listed telephone number. The notice clarifies this is not the News Telegraph’s local number.
Corning's Dan Turner attacked the Iowa farmers for not attending the Kansas City GOP convention to back the McNary Laugen farm relief plank. He urged solving the farm problem with permanent economic relief rather than short term cures, arguing farmers are not paupers and should face the issue with steady policy.
A remembrance piece honors James J Breheny of Atlantic a Rock Island Lines foreman for thirty years born in Ireland. It praises his honest life frugal habits and devotion to family teaching honesty thrift and industry. The piece argues true greatness lies within character not fame wealth or rank.
A tribute reflecting on a life not marked by wealth or institutions but by a priceless name earned through usefulness. The world knew him for his simple, enduring contribution and the inspiration he offered to others, beyond any grand foundation.
The article extols city growth from Westport Landing to Kansas City and argues that location matters but spirit matters more. It credits vision and determination, the drive of founders, and the effort of men as the key forces shaping great centers of population. It asserts that with guts and cohesive effort, natural handicaps fade and cities flourish.
A Waterloo meeting amid a Des Moines printers proposal mocked repeal efforts, laughter roared as the labor convention dismissed the proposal as ridiculous. The episode, tied to Iowa labor’s likely stance on Prohibition, suggested how labor will vote on wet and dry questions and reflected broader sentiments about the Aquor regime and alcohol policy in the state.
The piece compares the Houston convention to Kansas City as anti Smith forces attempt to stop Al Smith. It notes Reed forces unite to block Smith, but predicts Smith will secure a walkaway nomination, with his delegates likely to reach the needed threshold after Ritchie’s withdrawal shifts votes.
The Billy Angelo Comedians perform at the Joyce Lumber company lot at Second and Chestnut streets under the American Legion post guidance. Proceeds support a new drum and bugle corps for Atlantic. Angelo’s company, touring 17 years, offers high class drama and clean entertainment. The show aims to boost the Legion and city’s image while delivering quality performances. The rural theater scene relies on tent shows, and this engagement promises top caliber entertainment.
Iowa newspapers debate Democratic nominee Al Smith. Elders weigh farm relief and temperance lines as local papers mock and question Smith’s farming credentials and ability to unite parties.
A fable style verse shows two pups quarrel over a bone until they fight, then discover the bone suffices for both. They alter their plan, share the bone, and each finds a friend. The poem by Douglas Malloch emphasizes cooperation over conflict.
Walt Mason imitates a weary traveler at Smith's Excelsior hotel in Punktown by the Stream, lampooning the hotel’s politeness and solicitous care. The piece shifts to Mason City’s 75th founding anniversary with a Mardi Gras parade and a statewide court convocation at Towns State College.
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