14 May 1924
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1924
Page
1
Notice includes: subscription rates by carrier and mail options, foreign and U S prices, and a note about Associated Press rights. Also a subscriber notice for Atlantig.v readers and an opinion on Mellon tax cut proposals with a forecast of a future bill benefiting smaller earners.
Washington concedes action is needed for the agricultural industry before adjournment. A wave of farm relief support grows as lawmakers who previously resisted now advocate congressional steps. The shape of legislation remains uncertain as public sentiment rises over farming conditions and price levels.
The paper argues Congress must pass the McNary-Haugen bill for immediate relief, contending unity among farmers is lacking and government rate cuts may help. It asserts the measure would raise crop prices, boost industry, and solve many national problems by delivering profitable prices to farmers.
The Chicago Tribune notes Henry Ford will not appear before Senator Norris to discuss Muscle Shoals terms. It argues Ford avoids the record to keep benevolence separate from self interest, questions his national duty, and challenges him to sign a bond if his stated intent is genuine. The piece criticizes press portrayal of Ford and urges accountability.
A rainy day walk prompts a chorus of voices about weather and life. Grimes laments the weather bureau while Mather Jones celebrates rain’s crop value, J Bindle Dow jokes about sodden clothes, and others comment on overshoes and Sunday attire in a humorous, satirical scene.
The fragment describes W. Stearns of Boston as a powerful, trusted adviser to the president, likening him to Harding’s and Wilson’s closest confidants. It notes Stearns’ influence extends beyond policy into personal dynamics at the White House, with Congress adjourning unlikely before the conventions.
A jumble of aphorisms and reflections appears, discussing vacation misadventures, relationships, manners, and odd observations. The piece touches on foot care, summer bruises, blonde stereotypes, travel by auto, family visits, and strange daily happenings with a wry, comic tone. It closes with a proverb about flies and a haystack needle.
Twenty years ago on May 14 1904 Port Arthur was reported fallen to Japanese forces with ten thousand killed in the engagement. In the city Newton Culver arrived to preach tomorrow at the Epworth league anniversary service, while local notices mention visits, moves, and political figures.
In Des Moines on May 14 college presidents from Towa colleges criticized Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University for calling prohibition a failure. Sixteen college heads issued statements to Washington representatives asserting their schools are dry and fully behind law enforcement and prohibition.
Supporters of Senator Oscar W Underwood announce plans to bring the fight against the Ku Klux Klan to the Democratic National Convention floor. Gov W W Brandon of Alabama will present the nomination speech for Underwood as the effort unfolds in Washington on May 14.
Fragmentary text describes Lloyd s as the world s shipping and insurance hub with agents at every port. It notes applicants for membership must deposit security and mentions a quoted sum of 20 000 000, but the content is garbled and unclear.
Washington May 14. Republicans retained control of the conference on the tax reduction bill by appointing 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats, maintaining the house ratio. Senator Simmons said he would accept the members if Democratic passages were protected. otherwise he would seek discharge of the Senate conferees and appointment of a Democratic majority.
Washington May 14 A P Indications develop that the McNary Haugen farm relief measure may reach a House vote this week. The Republican steering committee has virtually agreed to bring the bill to the floor next Friday or Saturday with debate limited to two days.
In the United States about 7 000 miles of gas mains supply gas to 4 009 towns and elites.
Springfield May 14 The Methodist general conference voted that divorces granted for reasons other than statutory offenses should be unlawful after a bitter fight. A letter from Frank Gilmore secretary of the Actors Equity Association urged removal of the tenet banning theater attendance under expulsion penalty. The letter argues the rule is a star on the theatrical profession.
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