14 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1921
Page
1
In Atlantic Iowa the News Telegraph lists postal details rates and staff including Chas Chase E P Chase Javdia R Otte and others. It notes subscription options for carriers and mail within the U S Canada and foreign countries and contains a subscriber notice about delivery before seven o clock if not received in the evening.
Announcements list candidates for mayor and city council in Atlantic Iowa prior to the March 28 election. Joseph Burner and A E Goomes declare mayoral bids, R E Ring and A Cadidate for councilman-at-large announce runs, with multiple notices indicating Third Ward and general council seats.
The belief gains ground that mailroads overcharge to drain treasury funds and fund excessive operations. Critics warn higher carriage prices dampen demand, raise idle crews, and curb building materials like lumber, hurting the public and economy.
Railroads seek to end three craft approach to nozzle tip and headlight repairs under the Railroads Labor Board in Chicago. The case shows how one task formerly done by a single man now requires a boilermaker, pipefitter, machinist and helpers, reflecting broader changes from federal control and national agreements.
A terse excerpt attributes most issues to the scant construction activity across the country. The incomplete text hints at broader economic or policy factors but provides few concrete details or named entities.
Secretary Wallace argues farmers and shipping interests should present their case before the Railroad Labor Board. He says rail wage increases must be paid by the public, and urges fair wages for railroad workers without making them a preferred class, linking farmer prices to his own wages.
Marne resident plans to occupy his newly acquired property within the next few days and will manage the adjacent farm located near Marne. The move signals anticipation of ongoing farming duties and local land stewardship.
A reflective verse piece recalls a youth’s romantic pursuit of Grace, described as enchanting with auburn hair. As time passes, the narrator notes aging, shifts in society, and a return to mundane life, ending with a self-mocking finale about health and sleep.
Notes from The Old Files recount March 1 1996 events including Mrs V McGregor and children leaving for Eagle Grove where Dr McGregor practiced. Hatton of Chicago visit and Max Kahn from Melcher store discussed future Chicago work. J B Sankey arranged transfer of Simpson property on East Hirth Street with H Rudolph and Maine property exchange.
With spring and warm weather there will be more vehicles on streets Drivers should drive at a speed that allows control and safety before crossing or turning Ensure there is space to move and avoid endangering others Mayor Joseph Burnea signed the notice emphasizing careful driving to reduce costly crashes.
Governor Charles J McCarthy urges presidential approval of a 600000 sewer bond issue for Honolulu to improve sanitary efficiency. He notes Honolulu’s population now exceeds the entire Hawaii island group and stresses the city as a buffer against disease entering from the Far East. The bond requires Interior Department review before presidential action.
Sioux City March 14 Rev Charles E Snyder pastor of the First Unitarian church attacked vampires in a sermon on the subject as a poem yesterday. He said vampires or human spiders are found in all walks of life and fail to hold true to trusts placed in them. He asserted these beings lack feeling and heart and prey on sacred emotions for personal profit.
Describes Khlysts in Russia with midnight dances and ritual acts culminating in white robes and ecstatic behavior. Accounts note sobs, laughter, self-flagellation, and chaotic paroxysms as adherents perform in churches before collapsing exhausted.
Property transfers listed include John I Carey to J G Stevenson for 20 000 mortgage, Harry Eiler to Charles A Goeken for parcels in Cumberland, Walter Hoegh to P C Clemmensen for Atlantic location, Angelland to Harry Cartwright for 1500 mortgage and 3000 cash, and L R Nelson to W W Metcalfland with various lot references and small sums in 1921.
Washington reports a plan to levy a heavy tax on undistributed corporate earnings as a partial substitute for existing tax schemes. The proposal aims to shift revenue from corporations and support broader fiscal measures discussed in Congress.
A fragment describes birds in Buckingham paddocks and gull irritation then shifts to a streetcar episode. Three children argue over pushing the stop button while an older sister contends for control, leading to a tense attempt to exit as the car halts and the boy pushes ahead ignoring the warning bells.
The piece recalls the 1830s American introduction of galoshes, noting their ugly flimsy form, rubber knowledge needs, and seasonal care. It describes winter stiffening and thawing risks, summer stickiness, and social demand to wear them, along with the odd need to bury rotting pairs when they spoiled.
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