30 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
1
Rates listed for carrier and mail subscrip tions including one month six months and one year across U S Canada and overseas. The paper notes AP and UPI news dispatches and reserves republication rights for cred ited and local news.
Atlantic readers of the News Telegraph urged to collect their papers if not delivered in the evening by calling before seven o'clock. A separate Red 463 phone line is provided and not the newspaper’s number.
An editorial argues that city crime drives criminals to rural areas and advocates a state police force. It cites the Bluart watchman killing during a bank protection as evidence and urges legislation to establish a statewide force to patrol roads and protect communities before the legislature adjourns.
Sir Clyde Herring, a former Democratic governor candidate, testified before the investigating committee about delinquencies and promised to provide evidence if the probe extended to include former members of the official household. He asserted Republicans in the state party seek to cover up wrongdoing and urged a thorough investigation to prove or disprove the charges from last year’s campaign.
The piece critiques a proposal claiming it would widen farm outputs and grain access yet mocks the idea as impractical. It warns that urging fear of shortages may mislead farmers about long term food independence and cost.
The article notes South African diamonds and diamonds from wartime supply shifts, with price changes from 40 pounds per barrel to 7 pounds. Demand remains uneven as buyers hesitate, while wartime profits and market signals shape future trade.
The piece notes wool growers face discouragement as February wool sales yield 24,244 pounds while exports valued at 19,000 goods. It argues protectionists push for an emergency tariff to shield the industry as Congress reconvenes.
Wellesley professor Elizabeth Fisher argues vast coast and inland tracts in the United States could be reclaimed through drainage to boost yearly food production. She notes much land is privately owned and predicts future reclamation of shallow seas along the eastern coast, likening future growth to Dutch dykes.
Tonight the Landis Singing Orchestra presents a winter program at City Auditorium. Season ticket holders and others are advised to attend. a high class event promoted by Red Path-Vawter company. Congratulates Sila.
The poem spoofs soap advertising with a narrator praising Geesh Brothers Soap as a long trusted product. It rails at flashy language and junk brands while affirming loyalty to a brand built on wholesome lye and fat from moral steers. The verse mocks ad copy and upholds family and tradition in purchasing choices.
DiedTOW left Atlantic for Centerville with brothers Gussing and Willie to farm land this year. One hundred fifty Eagles met in new lodge room leased from the Ancient Order of Hibernians, found ideal nesting site. Miss Mary G Hansen of Chicago named mathematics and physical training teacher at Atlantic high school. Genevia and others plan to visit York City.
DES MOINES March 30 Senate passed Springer bill to create a court of public service for disputes between utilities and city councils and to grant indefinite franchises. It sets a three district judges panel appointed by the chief justice to review rates. The house approved a state board of motion picture censors. County superintendents stay elected by county boards. Senate defeated the Tuck bill for popular election. A bureau of criminal investigation is proposed under the attorney general. A joint resolution postpones action on moving printing equipment to Anamosa for a future state plant.
A winter entertainment program at City Auditorium features a PATH-VAWTER company performance tonight at 8:16. Holders of season tickets and other attendees are advised to arrive early for seating and program details.
Real estate transfers dated March 29 1991 record James A Read and Ida Ly Read conveying lot 3 28 24 It 10 B and 2nd add Cumberland with a life interest reserved and consideration of one dollar.
Farm loans at 5 percent, 5 percent, and 6 percent are now available. Call to discuss terms with Wood and Savery of Atlantic, Iowa.
A woman from Jane Missouri recalls illness after measles at one month old and poor health. She cites improvement after using Doctor Pierce medicines Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She reports regained strength and able to do house work at lower cost than prior doctors.
An unclear old advertisement-like passage touts a product named Bob's Rhiney Pillg as a cure for aging and pain. It claims Mrs. Wm Kreamen suffers rheumatic pains and mobility issues, asserting the pill can restore energy and ease household tasks. The text is garbled and reads like a damaged 19th century boilerplate medical offer.
A misread fragment notes dire famine in China with families suffering and missionaries or legionaries guarding and aiding victims. The text mentions a nursing mother and an insane babe, reflecting desperate conditions and humanitarian relief efforts.
A brief street notice lists the new Hughes residence on Road Street Northwest in Washington with address lines and partial identifiers for the local property change.
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