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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
1
Publication notice for Atlantic Telegraph and News Publishing Company with officers and rates. Lists president vice president and directors, office addresses, subscription prices by carrier and mail, and Associated Press affiliation. Includes no events or outcomes.
The article argues freight rate increases impact farming costs and calls for fair pricing, noting wheat at two dollars a bushel and corn around ninety cents. It argues farmers should unite for better prices while not blaming railroads alone, and contrasts Clyde Herring and Claude Porter campaigns over party loyalty.
Atlantic subscribers to the News Telegraph may arrange evening delivery by calling before eleven o clock. Call Red 403. This is not the News Telegraph number.
Article 10 of the League of Nations covenant commits members to respect external aggression and the territorial integrity and political independence of all members. If aggression or threat arises, the council advises on means to fulfill this obligation and protect peace among signatories.
Farmers in the area report grain values with wheat at sixty cents per bushel and corn at a0, reflecting market conditions. The text suggests ongoing concerns about crop pricing and local agricultural outlook during the period.
A local opinion piece argues the women's voting surge will decisively influence the election. It rebuts male-dominated forecasts, noting numerous women are organized and voting with strong interest, likely surpassing men's turnout. It asserts women will decide future elections and deserve credit for their campaign diligence.
The excerpt notes local campaign material sent by mail requiring two cents postage to reach recipients who must pay two cents to read about the administration. It accuses Republicans of overpricing packets and calls for accountability for officials who spent public funds to promote their successes.
A fragment from a Chicago newspaper raises a critical editorial point about tax day. It argues that the Democratic administration asks taxpayers to spend to remind citizens of government costs and the need for accountability.
The speaker argues that Democratic policy increased government expenses from 1926 to 1920, citing $1.1 billion for airplanes in France, $1.375 billion rail losses, and payrolls totalling many high salaries. It claims wartime gains were not due to government actions and condemns taxes and prices as the burden of Democratic extravagance. The message warns voters that supporting Cox next Tuesday perpetuates these costs.
Wrinkling rhymes recount a Walter Mason style verse about a shopkeeper named Henry who halves prices on his luxury goods to aid the poor. The piece satirically contrasts charitable intent with market reform, depicting banners of slashings in schedules and crowding demand as merchants follow the lead.
An item from Minneapolis discusses illness, a stove accident that bruised a man, and political dissension among Republicans and Democrats. It mentions Mrs Emmerson visiting and market prices for wheat corn and hogs. Also health guidance urges moderate eating and Chamberlains Tablets after supper for indigestion, sold by local druggists.
Notice to Atlantic voters announces O Fudge as a candidate for the Third district seat on the county Board of Supervisors. He pledges to serve all citizens, residents in the county for nearly fifty years. The piece also includes local ads for tablets, 5 and 10 cent items, and a chicken pie dinner hosted by the Royal Neighbors at the M W A hall on election day.
The article reports fierce cross party critique of the Wilson era and the railroad bill with Senator Cumming defending the measure while accusing Porter of partisan misrepresentation. Pre election pronouncements from Republican and Democratic leaders forecast party success. Union leaders mobilize for Cox and Roosevelt. A Wall Street wager on Harding and Coolidge circulates, with Ohio’s Cuyahoga County seen likely to swing a large plurality.
Rapid progress is reported on the new creamery building for the West Hamlin Creamery Company in Elk Horn. Officials aim to move in and begin operations by the first of the year.
From The Old Files Fifteen Years Ago Today October 30 1905 Robert Johnson 27 of Maine died from a skull fracture after swinging from the steps of a west bound Rock Island train Saturday evening and falling as the train crossed the Botna bridge. His body was found hours later by a Marne search party. Mrs A G Duval mother of A M Duval dislocated her right shoulder in a fall at Hope. Mrs H H McFarling of Bear Grove township committed suicide by drinking carbonic acid Sunday evening. Jacob Ellick and family of Griff woldtin moved on. Ty Jones four miles northwest of Atlantic 6 dayton iast none 8. Mrs Ross Wallace in the contest carried on. Petyt Coll Co of Walmart. Hamilton Piano referenced. The Five Mile township area noted in rough transcription.
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