12 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1927
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph, successor to the News and Telegraph, operated by E P Chase and C H Chase Estate, lists editors and offices in Atlantic Iowa with rates and contact numbers. A subscriber notice invites evening delivery by calling before 7 pm, clarifying this is not News-Telegraph number 5063.
The News Telegraph argues Al Smith will never be U S president citing lack of size and presidential bearing. It notes Smith appeals to some but would not carry nationwide support, contrasting him with past figures and referencing public reaction in New York.
President Coolidge is set to spend a western vacation this year drawing speculation on a potential renomination. The third term question hinges on how one defines a full second term versus an extended stay in office, with many arguing either side regardless of official plans.
Frank Weeks editor and publisher of the Carson Critic and Griswold American has reached forty years in newspapers. He grew from youth to elder statesman while guiding his paper with accuracy and fairness. He witnessed town changes, mentored printers, and contributed to regional growth while boosting his community. May his shadow never grow lossy.
The piece reflects on McGuffey readers beloved by readers of many ages, noting how classics like The Wreck of the Hesperus and The Fire on the Prairie inspired earlier generations. It contrasts those enduring tales with modern textbooks, praising the older volumes for lasting impact.
Clinton police seek two suspects after a break in at Mrs Parker's home. Intruders forced entry, pulled her to the basement, ransacked the house, and took $90 cash plus jewelry. The assailants bound and warned her to stay quiet during the escape.
A family tale from Sophie Irene Loeb contrasts two sons after a rich father's advice. John seeks a worthy wife and steady life, while Jim marries for money and loses it. When fortune fades, John finds true partnership and resilience, illustrating a moral on choosing life partners.
The Iowa House member Lee Nagle of Johnson County pushes a bill to create a crime commission to study the state code and speed justice. The measure aims to curb leniency toward lawbreakers and examines procedures enabling lengthy appeals. The editorial notes the need for tighter enforcement and warns on international naval policy discourse intertwined in the page.
The Chicago Tribune reports President Coolidge may attend Geneva talks with Great Britain and Japan on naval restrictions. The cartoon from Punch mocks the idea of Britain rejoining talks. The piece notes titles such as Earl Balfour rose from credit to peerage after Washington Conference, with mentions of Nelson and the Nile.
A 1927 letter from W.G. Partridge at Redondo Beach Calif discusses politics with humor about feeding and chiding, a Geneva conference, and postscript notes. The writer references Moonstone Beech theorists and hopes for Atlantic renewal, ending with a fishing invitation and signature.
Mr Magill of Atlantic Iowa reports a street fencing dispute led by C F Fowler owner of Botna Valley Hatchery. Fowler blocked east end of Eighth Street using a chicken fence then reimposed a chained gate. The matter involved Mayor Trainer city council and property owners with threats to open streets if opposition continued, leaving the dispute to private property owners.
A poem depicts a destitute man shunned by the well off who urge woodworking and welfare meals as charity. The scene exposes class bias and the misfit’s bitterness, highlighting lack of empathy and harsh judgments by the educated.
W G Patridge formerly of Atlantic Iowa writes from Redondo Beach California March 7 1927 to Atlantic Daily News Telegraph. He praises Redondo Beach as a fine year round resort near Los Angeles with ocean views, a large salt water plunge and scenic Palos Verdes hills. He notes friendly ties to Atlantic and hopes to visit.
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