02 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1931
Page
1
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The article critiques a proposed Iowa income tax, arguing it harms growth and kills jobs. It cites Senator Otto Lange and legislative action, warns of state overreach, and urges readers to oppose the measure while noting political alignments and past votes.
Many residents admit they are not informed about the income tax plan and fear misrepresentation. They expect full details before forming an opinion, warning that uninformed opposition may rise without clearer information.
A long letter warns that the Rock stand crossing near Atlantic and the Elk Horn route is one of the area's most dangerous. It cites two recent deaths and calls for elevating the crossing or building a bridge, noting estimated costs around 25 000 dollars and the need for motorists to slow and proceed with extreme caution until action is taken.
The law allows veterans to borrow up to 107 percent of their annual compensation certificate and requires timely interest payments to Uncle Sam. If interest is unpaid, penalties apply and the veteran loses value at maturity. Averages show potential losses of hundreds of dollars over fourteen years if interest isn’t paid, prompting emphasis on keeping funds intact for future use.
The Inns general assembly memorialized Congress to fund a state police for highway policing amid rising road banditry. Lawmakers urge Uncle Sam to provide financial aid, decrying the idea as publicity while pressing for a funded state police to protect roads and citizens. Brookhart’s stance on funding is noted as part of the debate.
A political analysis notes President Hoover’s re election prospects amid drought and unemployment. It argues the senate coalition aims to discredit him but may backfire, boosting Hoover as voters seek stability. The piece cites Payne and Robineau critics and stresses Hoover’s stance against treasury windfalls while promising steady leadership.
The garbled text cites support for the president and criticizes political figures. It notes calls for lower taxes and allegiance to the president. It references senators from the west and the idea that people are not fools in judging statements about the administration.
York March 2 diary fragment notes late rise and dinner worry. Mentions meeting Ogden Nash and Richard Mistiburton with a cast including Laura Cobb Matt Carney and Edsington. References City Lights Chan, Marlene Dietrich Garbo and theatrical scenes in Seattle and Los Angeles context with varied chatter.
The text hints at long standing acts led by Deatyide'oLiMie and Gertrude Lawrence who have been skumeniayes utorig for years. It mentions a new project titled Roll Weevil set to reach Tucson and New York through CRM. Unclear details touch on a rodeo authority and a den in New York City.
ALICE LANCELIE reports spring fashion advice urging women to watch diets to maintain slender silhouettes. The article notes the return to honest lines, soft fabrics, and careful shaping aimed at keeping the figure elegant without extreme dieting. It references young dressmakers, the danger of too thick waists, and the aim for natural beauty in 1931 style.
In a rambling address Governor Starley C. Wilaya extolls neighbors and kinship as keys to better government. He argues speaking well of towns and states boosts civic business and urges unity, recalling journeys by old roads and days returning home in the same day.
A cluttered, mixed passage blends recipe notes for baked ham and lobster deviled eggs with a long digressive monologue on literature and modern writers. It juxtaposes domestic instruction with ponderings on Victoria era culture, Thackeray, Dickens, and changing tastes, ending with a musing on aging and cultural memory.
A fragmented line reflects a playful self reference with odd wording. The snippet hints at a boastful tone and repeated pride, though clear narrative or factual content is absent.
A fragmented OCR quiz item asks about radio SOS usage the Great Salt Lake Banta de Leon’s actions and a national baseball commissioner. It inquires which government owned farm program exists and discusses travel expense appropriations and asks who Philippa Lord is, with garbled punctuation and several incomplete prompts.
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