08 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1928
Page
1
Notice to subscribers from Atlantic urges customers to call before 7 if evening papers fail to arrive. It clarifies this is not the News Telegraph phone numbering and provides delivery guidance and rates.
The column discusses temperance and railway sobriety as growing societal trends, noting railroads adopting sobriety measures and suggesting business leaders support such actions. It also highlights the Tri-Cities Convert Hand band, praising its musicians and the community value of music, and commends conductor Rasmussen and his ensemble for enriching Anita, Atlantic, and Athir with skilled performances.
The Continental and Trust company merge to form a billion-dollar financial institution, the first in Chicago. George M. Reynolds, longtime banker from Iowa, will chair the merged entity, highlighting a trend of big city banks rising from smaller towns as American business leaders.
Executives directing a vast enterprise originated in rural townships. The Chicago bank's founding signals financial independence for the region. Domestic financing replaces eastern reliance, fueling Midwest growth and population shift toward interior cities. Chicago poised for prominence in national affairs.
Secretary Andy Melon of the United States treasury announces a new series of short term treasury notes and third Liberty loan bonds. Issuance totals 625 million dollars with denominations of 100 500 1000 5000 10000 and 50000. Interest coupons payable December 15 will be attached and notes exempt from federal or state tax except estate or inheritance tax. Holders of third Liberty loan bonds due September 15 may receive par payment or accreted interest on new certificates.
A fragmented portrait contrasts an older, shy Grandmother Ann with a vibrant twentieth century version who keeps up with progress yet still cherishes family, neighbors, and community. The piece extols Ann as a gift to home life, blending tradition with contemporary independence.
The article reviews foreign writers' confusion over American market sparring and cites a salesman tale about Lomen Bros and Nome's barons. It quotes scripture influenced rhetoric at a convention, notes party split impacts, and questions Brookhart’s return to normal politics amid Sioux City discourse.
The United States reports a new all Canadian transcontinental telegraph line from Winnipes to Montreux via Fort Arthur and Fort Williams. Canadian Pacific Telegraphs Bell and Manitoba systems aided the route, eliminating linking within the US. Coast to coast service expected soon.
A notice states the item The Menace will be opened with an approximate amount of $20.06, indicating a tentative starting figure for the bid process.
The United States reports 1927 28 exports at 4 877 000 000 and total imports at 41 146 000 000, both down from 1926 27. Gold movements show a net outward $607 102 000, with imports at 129 139 000 leaving a $408 000 000 visible trade excess. Dr Julius Klein notes strong exports of manufactured goods and rising domestic business demand in early 1928.
A fragment from a 1928 piece by George Matthew Adams Service depicts a dour figure known as Gloomy Face, whose somber presence irritates locals. The narrator muses on how a cheerless mapmaker affects town life and foresees bleak prospects in parcels, farms, and estates.
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