28 May 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1928
Page
1
The article portrays Mr Bowman defending a highway bond plan amid opposition led by Senator Meh and critics like Hamill. It notes Bowman's critique of road taxes and state funding, arguing the bond would ease farmer burdens while opponents warn of higher costs and taxpayer exposure.
The text argues Bowman has no road program and seeks governorship by appealing to prejudice. It praises Hammill’s sensible program funded by the current prize fund and criticizes Bowman for backing a bank guarantee plan deemed unworkable. The piece links Hammill’s primary vote to support for road bonds in November and frames a Hammill defeat as a vote against the November Boyd Wendy plan.
Readers are invited to see a landscape of abundance and industry with fertile fields, orderly communities, and growing crops. The piece extols prosperity, well-kept estates, and opportunities, arguing inequality exists yet praises the region’s moral economy and potential for widespread welfare.
Officials report federal aid for highways remains, with 82.5 million spent by the government for the next fiscal year. A schedule shows primary funds will cover bond payments whether federal aid continues or not, while President Coolidge signs a 120 million two-year allotment amid debates on road bonds and funding.
The piece lambasts senatorial campaign funds and graft allegations, calling for inquiry while condemning attacks on the senate’s dignity. It shifts to praise for a movement toward war renunciation, noting British involvement and the need for public opinion to back treaties and arbitration efforts.
An historical overview notes how few Black lawmakers have served in federal offices. It recalls George H. White in North Carolina (1897–1901) as the last Black Congress member and Blanche Kelso Brice as a prominent early Black senator. The piece reflects on the first Black senators and the slow progress toward representation in Washington. It cites ongoing discussions about a Black candidate in Chicago and the enduring barriers tied to postwar migrations and district demographics.
Fragmentary verse in which the speaker reflects on life giving, friendship, and inner wealth over material riches. The text shows garbled spelling and punctuation but centers on emotional offerings and the limits of kings and strangers in sharing gold. Copyright notice appears at the end.
A poem recounts a failed meeting at the county jail with Alexander James McQuail who never arrives. The narrator vows vigilance and criticizes flaky appointments while condemning broken promises in trade and daily life.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a lone effort or event with unclear names and phrases. The readable parts reference a race or competition and possible commentary about leadership. Details on participants, place, or outcome are not decipherable.
A fragmented report from Iowa City notes the formation of a J A A chapter amid unclear local tensions. Names and places are obscured, but the item indicates organizational activity and potential community divisions.
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