23 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented notice from a historic Atlantic Iowa paper lists publication details, pricing and subscriber delivery notes. It includes owners editors and advertising reps plus a telephone number for late evening delivery service and various subscription rates and offices.
A wary analysis of Al Smith's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination at Houston. It notes current vote tallies, potential defections from Pomerene and other states, and the likelihood that Smith will ride to a Houston convention endorsement despite stiff opposition from drys and religious factions. The piece questions Smith’s ultimate viability in November.
The former Kansas City publisher J J Sheridan testified before the federal trade commission about propaganda by utility firms. He admitted letters to associates were fabrications and that he biased clients and the Associated Press. The testimony argued AP is a mutual organization serving papers, not a profit entity, while other services pursue commercial goals.
The piece argues that news reaches readers via press wires and mail without direct payments from sources. It cites baseball, cars, movies, and drama as examples of publicity becoming news due to public interest, not money. It warns against claims that journalism is paid for, calling such assertions false.
France moves to stabilize its currency by pegging the franc at a fraction of prewar value. Prime Minister Poincare seeks a parliamentary accord amid fears of insolvency, debt write downs, and political risk as deputies balance budgets and public opinion. The outcome hinges on courage to implement sound finance and avoid default.
Abe Biggs, a well known Anita resident and former Cass County supervisor, was laid to rest yesterday. Born in Ohio, he served in the Union forces and later moved between Cass County and Ohio before returning to Cass County where he lived out his days. He was remembered as a good citizen whose life was defined by service to his community and country. The article reflects on the dwindling numbers of Civil War veterans and honors Biggs as a steadfast defender of the Union.
The piece contrasts past explorers who perished in jungles and oceans with modern figures like General Umberto Nobile and his Italia crew losing in the Arctic. It notes Raald Amundsen’s reported disappearance during a rescue attempt, the radio era aiding rescues, and suggests the Arctic remains a harsh, inscrutable realm beyond human habitation.
The Day's Editorial notes the recent voting in Greene county showing the primary system worked for governor and county offices. It argues moving state offices from the heavy ballot to a convention plan would not undermine voters. It cites Greene county results and mentions Moore of Wapello county as unfamiliar to local voters.
In Greene county Moore carried five townships and lagged the secretary of state race by about two-thirds. Ed M. Smith drew support but lost by 300 votes as seven hundred Greene voters abstained on minor offices. The piece argues for a shorter ballot to reduce voter confusion and criticizes Iowa legislature for piling new laws without fixing faulty ones.
An editorial argues that Democratic calls to capitalize farmer discontent after President Coolidge vetoed the McNary Haugen farm relief bill could backfire. It warns promising such measures may harm the nation and injure other citizens, even if farmers gain. The piece urges restraint and cautions Democrats against courting votes with impractical or unfounded pledges.
A satirical poem where Walt Mason mocks reformers who promise to fix all ills. He notes well meaning groups lobbying for social good while collecting funds, yet doubts rapid progress and parodies grand schemes to banish all evils.
An archival note notes a large transfer of funds totaling 617 million dollars crossing a 1927 to 1928 period, attributed to Matthew Adams Sky. The fragmentary OCR hints at a historical financial event or transaction linked to Adams, with unclear context and date range.
A fragmentary poem discusses life as bumps to endure and the need to withstand challenges. It is followed by a much longer, technical weather and solar influence section discussing sun Earth relationships and atmospheric effects with references to moon influence and planetary positions. It then shifts to political testimony about Lowden funding in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Washington June 28 A mild storm wave crosses the northern path centering January 25 bringing lower average temperatures and more precipitation from June 26 to 30. A severe storm wave in central path centered June 30 yields below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation with potential violent storms and heavy rainfall.
Senator Clarence F Buck testified before the U S Senate committee that Lowden s 1920 pre Extension campaign spent 78965 14 in Illinois to gain the Republican presidential nomination with total receipts of 88976 31 including contributions for Lowden and allies A balance of approximately 1000 remained unspent in the campaign fund manager Buck gave the testimony at a downtown hotel hearingabeled by the press in Chicago June 28 1920
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