19 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1929
Page
1
An old Iowa paper the Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription rates and contact details while noting delivery issues. A long editorial fragment references historical events and figures, including mentions of James W. Goudwis and broader patriotic themes.
A reflective essay argues there is no magical method in governance and no supranormal abilities in public figures. It stresses common sense, judgment, and intelligent appraisal over fame, warning that true governance rests on ordinary human faculties, not heroic legends or special powers.
The passage argues that any form of government will succeed only if those who administer it are efficient and honest, stating that theory alone cannot ensure success and that practical conduct by leaders determines outcomes.
The community mourns Wendell Savery born in Atlantic in 1906 and son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Savery. A Dr dt and promising student at the University of Town, he faced a long illness with noted courage. His passing brings deep sympathy to family and friends as they remember his upright character and hopeful life ahead.
The Railway Police report strong gains in crime suppression on American rails. Officers note frequent cooperation with municipal police and Secret Service policy of aggressive pursuit until capture. They claim rail travel is among the safest places for passengers and goods due to plainclothes watchfulness and targeted special agents.
The piece discusses a study on whether sustained athletic training affects lifespan. It notes mixed findings among college and high school athletes, suggesting discipline and fitness improve well being but not necessarily longevity. It calls for a broader study on the impact of strenuous high school sports.
The Iowa paper critiques the Jones law’s harsh penalties on school whisky peddling, weighing the moral cost of fining and prison terms for Stafford and others. It questions sympathy for offenders, recalls old prices, and argues against a “free bridge” mindset amid cross-state commerce concerns.
A fragment from the Spencer News-Herald critiques free offerings in campaigns and notes gasoline odor on highways. It argues free goods shift costs to motorists and mocks exhortations as costly rhetoric while noting colleges have smoking rooms for women and predicting drinking rooms for men.
A satirical column criticizes Nebraska and U S political figures including George W. Norris and Brookhart. It muses on party dynamics, proposed amendments, and upcoming campaigns while noting Armistice Day recalls and local incidents such as licensed vicious dogs and rabies controls. The piece uses local voice and period discourse.
Paris fashion notes describe evening gowns shifting toward long straight silhouettes. Trailing frocks reserved for gala events. daytime dinners and theatre outfits should glide with front length while backs trail slightly. High waists, straight decolletage, and rose red chiffon ensembles with lace accents appear among trends.
Fragmentary OCR text describes satin fabric in golden yellow with bold material phicu ido on the hips and a regular hemline. No clear persons places or events are identifiable.
A noisy collage blends recipes for banana cake and codfish cakes with a wary, humorous send up of local merchants. It laments hometown trade, notes households relying on credit, and sketches a picture of prideful shops and departing shoppers in 1929 New Town. The piece ends with a copyright notice.
An examination of how style and packaging influence consumer demand across industries. References to shoe manufacturers refining models, Studebaker branding, and Listerine bottles as examples of how design adds value while basic raw materials lack stylistic options. The piece notes evolving trends toward attractive packaging and branded identity in consumer products.
A humorous verse contrasts a distraught voter in a fifty mile town who grumbles that Big Town shops lure away trade. The speaker mocks local merchants and fashion, noting preferment for Roma raiment and distant retailers, highlighting rural discontent with urban convenience.
The piece explains correct forms for phrases like will likely be invited and less than a hundred. It notes that less is for countable nouns and advocates avid as avoid, while improving sentences such as The gouge looked like it would fall down. It discusses maverick origin, free on board initials as FOB with periods, and cites Public Ledger copyright guidance.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Insite and Marjorie trading playful lines about love and life on a beach. Shifts include references to parents, a dream, and a business start with a witty remark. Names appear in disjointed form, with unclear context and sequence.
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