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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1927
Page
1
The notice outlines advertising rates and circulation details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph, with contact numbers for editorial and business offices. It includes delivery options, carrier and mail rates, and a call for subscribers to report late papers before 7 o clock via a provided telephone.
H L Mencken critiques modern metropolitan newspapers for losing romance and personal touch. He argues reporters act as cogs for publicity bureaus, with rewrite men shaping stories to be first on the street. He notes slothful news gathering, focus on features, and mechanical, cold writing. The broader trend mirrors other industries.
The passing of Argyle F Berry marks the loss of a foundational pioneer who emigrated from Illinois to help establish the community here. He dedicated his life to building the area, rearing a family, and contributing quietly without seeking fame or wealth. His fair conduct and reliable character left a lasting heritage of integrity and community development. May he rest in peace.
The Geneva talks on naval reductions under President Coolidge drift toward a clash of aims with Britain and Japan resisting ceding key tonnage. The United States faces likely diplomatic losses as London pushes for even smaller capital ships while Washington advocates applying the 5-6-3 ratio to cruisers and auxiliaries.гар
Fragmentary report discusses a plan referred to as Yond improvement affecting prosecution of Work and county funding. Mentions unskilled labor and lack of trades training with emphasis on unemployment and general economic uplift in the community.
A community with few large industries struggles as road paving offers little work for laborers. The lack of new money circulating harms everyone, leaving many jobs already filled and few opportunities for additional earnings.
Editorial notes discuss Anita merchants thriving during band concert nights and suggest possible opposition to Gov. Hammill in the coming primary. Ads highlight savings and quality merchandise, while paving of county roads is hailed as vital for regional prosperity. Observances of the Glorious Fourth are noted with upcoming farm bureau picnic at Griswold and fairgrounds events by the Cas County Fair Association.
In this column the writer condemns schemes tied to Lindbergh name, noting New Jersey blocks on unauthorized Lindbergh ventures, while praising legitimate biographies and fair use. Public sentiment quickly rejects mooching and public praises timely, legitimate enterprise around the aviator.
Walt Mason rues bygone days of rough roads and urgent fixes in a humorous verse. He contrasts ancient efforts to repair highways with today’s smoother travel, noting how modern officials seem slow as bridges fail. The poem reflects nostalgia and critiques infrastructure leadership.
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Des Moines June 29 Anthony Petrelli known as Tony the Wop by police is identified as the man who planned the May 22 Boston store robbery at Fort Dodge. Night watch Eddie Brown says Tony slugged him and forced entry by three burglars. Over 35000 dollars was taken in the heist.
Belief in a proposed projective tail spin to help a deaf mute leads to a fatal incident Friday afternoon. A plane crash killed Lula Lawrence a 19 year old deaf youth from Winner South Dakota pilot H. M. Shanson 25 Platte North Dakota and Harry G. Moorehead from Neptune.
Gunmen robbed Commercial Savings Bank in Galion taking 16 000 dollars in cash and 60 000 dollars in bonds. Cashier EF and assistant W Tracht were the victims as the heist ended swiftly with the suspects fleeing.
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