04 May 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
1
Spthuntiy Dewselequaph reports publication details for PEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY Atlantic Iowa. It lists editors officers directors and contact numbers, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail for varying durations and regions.
Atlantic subscribers receive a notice about a New York law protecting renters from eviction by owners. The piece discusses the US Supreme Court upholding constitutionality, its wide implications for leases and contracts, and potential effects on labor contracts, rents, and railroad rates with concern in Washington.
Nebraska Signal reports that high tariffs and freight rates cripple transport and demand. Railroads face ruin as farmers and factories cannot afford shipping, with lumber and farm products costing more than their value. Union rules and national agreements cited as aggravating factors, urging wage concessions and policy relief to restore industry.
ICC approval of broad rate increases aimed at easing transport pressure has instead driven traffic down and deepened deficits. High freight charges crush farmers and builders, stalling sales and construction nationwide as rail lines struggle under the added costs and reduced demand.
A Lincoln man shares a tale explaining high freight and passenger costs. A railroad worker, sent to Havelock for a few hours, stayed overnight and was paid eight hours then five and a half for the next shift, despite resting in bed, illustrating inefficiencies in fixed charges and pay.
A speaker in a large hall urges loyal Americans to unite against disloyalty, referencing messages from states and allies, and invoking patriotic sacrifice. The address emphasizes dedication to America, faith, and the preservation of national ideals amid division.
A historical fragment describes an early attempt to introduce two wheeled vehicles by a man named W. Austin of Winthrop, Massachusetts, around 1808. The notice hints at experimental propals and the era’s interest in bicycles within a prototype phase.
A Timpa Tribune feature argues the world’s largest market is advertising in newspapers. Mrs Smith knows prices and quality rise with competition, and every advertised item gains display space on the MAIN STREET OF PUBLICITY. Buyers get the best value by trusting ads as the auction room for goods.
A fragmentary excerpt presents a speaker torn between gentle meekness and a craving for brutal pirate tales. The voice contrasts pacifist self lore with a longing for violent sea fiction and dramatic conflict, ending with a reference to copyright by Matthew George.
A fragment discussing common English errors and guidance from C N Lurie. It references phrases rise up fall down end up and cautions against awkward usage. The text suggests avoiding misplacement of prepositions and awkward ad cadences in sentence endings.
Sixty five times around the world is the rail mile record of Bates, a Northwestern railroad engineer with forty two years of service. The distance is about 1,619,520 miles and he has never been in a wreck. At 63 he still drives the Chicago Limited between Sioux City and Carroll. Twelve years ago he worked a 367 day year, making daily trips and a double run.
The readable fragments describe a disrupted sequence or misread phrases about an event or person. It mentions days extending unexpectedly and an object or condition labeled Toliet or toilet. No clear names, dates, places, or actions emerge to anchor a story.
A herd of milch cows including Jerseys Guernseys and Ayrshires will be sold at auction in Atlantic Iowa on Saturday May 7 at the Robinson feed yard. All cows tested for tuberculosis with many to freshen soon. Big, native cows and a noted herd for Atlantic towns. Gold Lang, Auct. Rock Hill Dairy.
Fragmentary notes describe a rising interest in golf and other activities in Argentina. Mentions include Mexico and local leaders, with references to large blocks and a shift toward popularity for a figure named Fennis and individuals like Jmualgvont.
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