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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
6
An official argued that motor buses cannot replace electric streetcars or the railway industry. He warned that abandoning the six billion dollar investment in electric transit would undermine progress and raise operating costs, making bus-only transport impractical and expensive.
Students at Drake University are described as pampered workers, says secretary Mira Turner. Turner reports that in the past year 2d weeks enrolled part time for work and the office received about 10,000 inquiries daily from Des Moines firms and residents seeking student help.
Driving over rough roads wears tires and tests car batteries. The Mullins Tire 4 Battery Station offers mobile roadside service with Miller or U S Tire brands available anywhere, anytime.
Notice states the sale of a property at Substistriet schoolbouge Ne for June 27 at 2 p.m. Ke W. Wiese, Secretary, unspecified details and location fragmentary.
A political feature extols AL as the proven leader capable of guiding the Democratic party to victory. It notes his humble origins, self-made success, and steady, faithful voice sought by a diverse population, portraying him as the strongest adversary to Republicans and the clear choice for the convention.
Notice of bids for building a schoolhouse in Subelistvirk Mo 1 Brighton County of Chas. The County Superintendent’s office will receive bids and specifications until 9:00 A M June 1 1924. Bids to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. B. W. WSK Secretary. June 1 1924. ST hah
The passage lists plant varieties with rubber sap, noting the common hooprue jollkweed and Urugittensis species. It mentions a helkhet at 420 feet and an automobile digowt, indicating a mix of botanical and technical terms.
Fragmented OCR text describes a chaotic scene around Napelesn flags amid tourists. Portions mention a trial, legal actions, and alleged negotiations. Names and places are garbled, but references to a court or agent, a stand, and a sale imply a disputed event involving a flag display.
In Des Moines Toya dyie 2h appoinments by Governor Kemi include Joseph Mattes Oedeboldl and Aurelia Dawson as key members. The move aims to shape budget and contracts policy with input from state departments and the Iowa Federation of Parish bureaus. The director has not yet disclosed final details of the board’s operating plan.
An uncertain clipping reports an LA police officer as heir to a substantial estate valued around five hundred thousand dollars. The fragment hints at probate actions and unspecified beneficiaries while noting legal steps and possible timelines for handling the will and distribution.
An auction in London fetched 250 pounds for a gun once carried by Crusoe. The firearm, linked to historic tales, drew interest from collectors and local scholars. Details remain fragmentary due to OCR garble but the sale centers on provenance and the artifact’s connection to Crusoe lore.
Miller brand tire appears with geared tread design tested on a single wheel at the Battency Station. The maker urges customers to place orders through Wilikon Monument Works for Miller products and accessories.
A fragmentary report notes tensions at a state convention where farmers pressured for new regulation. Lewis, president of a local farming group, urged action while opponents warned of broader consequences. The meeting aimed to shape policy affecting agriculture and cooperatives amid contentious debate.
A speaker at the Mepherson Cline convention urges prioritizing children's spiritual formation over the elderly. He argues saving one child saves many, insisting youth involvement is essential to shaping future faith and society. The message centers on proactive outreach to younger generations as the path to lasting religious impact.
The advertisement touts the Big Six as universally trusted for quality and equipment. It argues a smaller maker could not equal its build price or value, noting sixfold production spread lowers cost and price. It urges buyers to test drive the Big Six before choosing another car.
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