29 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1920
Page
1
A historical notice from the News Publishing Company of Atlantic outlines publishing details, staff names, contact numbers, and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery. It notes Associated Press membership and republication rights.
Atlantic subscribers who miss evening copies may have replacements delivered if they call before seven o clock. Call Red 403, not the News Telegraph number. The rest is garbled critique of criminals and law, with disjointed commentary on crime and punishment reflecting a dated, opinionated tone.
The text argues that one cannot gain more from life than one puts in. It condemns criminals and hypocrites, noting the inevitability of consequences and the unfailing law of reward or punishment. It warns against trying to beat life’s moral order with deceit or laziness.
The piece argues against isolation and asserts that the United States must help in world affairs. It highlights American relief work in famine regions of China, with supplies delivered by Americans who answer humanity’s call and emphasize America's responsible, humane global stance.
The editorial remarks on industrial downturns in a wartime era, noting shutdowns, wage cuts, and rising costs impacting farmers. It cites figures from the Associated Employers of Indiana on bricklayer wages and bricks laid per day, contrasted with May Herald summaries and prewar prices as commentators seek causes and broader economic mood.
The piece notes bricklayer pay climbs from 55 seats to 1.25 an hour, while brick laying output drops from 1 100 bricks per 4.40 to 541 bricks for 10. It argues that wage costs rise far faster than output across crafts, manufactures, coal mining and labor in general, questioning sustainability of the cost system.
The South shows growing support for a protective tariff a move led by the Southern Tariff Convention in New Orleans read by John M. Parker Louisiana governor and backed by The Manufacturers Record. The push targets cotton and peanuts insisting tariff equality with foreign costs, challenging free trade and Republican alignment while denying Negro domination rhetoric.
Public sale dates listed for Ras Lang Aud George Denison Wiets November 30 Dee Smith Butler Poland China Sale Luther Collier Dee 15 Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for flowers and sympathy during illness and thanks doctors and Jones hospital staff.
The item notes a cold wave lowering thermometers to eight degrees above zero. J E Gillespie reports arrival of a new pipe organ for the M E church by week’s end. Mrs H M Boorman and daughter visit Extra. C G B Clovis family travels to Gritwood. Ed Long leaves for Greenwood Nebraska to see parents. TS Goss returns from Des Moines on state pharmacy board business. Paul Keyser from Washington DC arrives to visit relatives with Drs J M and J V Emiuert.
In Cass County Iowa a divorce suit is filed by Hester Keithe against George Keith for cruelty and inhuman treatment. If the defendant fails to appear by noon on the second day of the January 1921 term on January 28th at Athinice court, a default and decree will be entered.
A French official argues that Russian forces, not Polish readiness, decided the Warsaw front and that French support failed to prevent Bolshevik advances. He claims Polish officers were decimated by prior fighting, while French aid kept Polish lines from collapsing.
A promotional note mentions an engraved plate and a plan to save on orders for Christmas cards. It references Fred Alegan der’s and suggests cost savings for customized card sets.
Poem chronicles the speaker buying an expensive suit then watching prices fall for clothes and cars. Names like Finks and Jimpson appear as others imitate the speaker, leaving him bankrupt and mocked. The verse ends noting perpetual price drops and shopper caution.
A reader from Cedar Rapids recounts relief after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for months. She describes prior illness, long bed rest, nerve fatigue, and insomnia, then reports renewed energy, sleep, and no headaches after consistent use. She praises the remedy and recommends it to others with similar suffering.
Farm loans now available at six and seven percent in Atlantic Iowa. Call Wood & Savery to inquire. Advert mentions Parsons Drug Store building on the avenue and headlines like News Telegraph.
Community notice announces a Chicken Pie Dinner at the cafeteria with fancy options. It mentions whipped cream and candy for sale, asks if attendees will be there, and notes ed27 as a contact or code.
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