09 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1930
Page
1
Atlantic Iowa notice to subscribers about evening delivery delays and address changes. Call 140 R before 7 PM to arrange replacements or report issues with delivery.
Seventy one years of the Des Moines conference of the Methodist Church opened today with anniversary rites at the church in Des Moines. The editorial notes the long history of Methodism’s spread and influence, recounting anecdotes of early preachers and the faith’s reach across the region.
The piece outlines Ruth Hannay Melormic as a Republican candidate pledging to follow the will of voters on the wet dry referendum. James Hamilton Lewis, the Democratic rival, runs as a pro wet. The Illinois Anti-Saloon League backs Lottie Halmiat O’Niel, a dry candidate, risking vote split that could aid the wet candidate.
The News Telegraph notes Phil La Vollette, son of Robert La Vollette, is slated to speak at the Southhyest Jowly Teachers association fall meeting in Council Bluffs. Critics doubt his classroom value and warn of radical ideas influencing schools while praising the event as a superior program despite skepticism about his qualifications.
Judge Towner of Curning, former Iowa district legal figure, delivered a robust critique of colonial policy. He praised Uncle Sam’s efforts in Porto Rico and elsewhere, contrasting U S governance with Britain and others. The message highlighted education turning diverse races into Americans and cited optimism for national progress.
A fragmentary note describes a speaker urging broader tolerance among people, focusing on unity and peaceful coexistence. It references a broad audience including Americans and others, though text is garbled. The main idea centers on encouraging mutual respect across nations.
Fragmented editorial notes discuss modern nuisances from auto traffic to political discourse. It mentions a rotary meeting, a state platform, and reflections on public issues, with asides about taxation and commerce and a skeptical eye on social manners and industry. The tone blends critique with local civic concerns and everyday observations.
An old narrator recalls the westward migration along a historic trail from Davenport to Couned Blutts. He describes perilous winters, smallpox graves, horse thieves, and bandits, and reflects on the pioneers’ courage and the empire built from hardship. The piece contrasts past trials with present times and urges learning from forebears.
The New Yorker notes Coney Island’s mixed appeal as a seaside escape. Amid glitz and dirt, visitors chase thrills and cheap pleasures while many work a lean six weeks to cover a three month stay. The piece hints at future plans like columnist additions and shows glimpses of vaudeville figures and aggressive booking fees.
A reflective piece recalls the grit and courage of early settlers facing isolation in a rough frontier. It praises resilience amid scarce resources and long distances to post offices and doctors, noting the lessons learned from forefathers and a renewed resolve to bear responsibilities.
A fragmented 1930s page blends kitchen tips with longer prose on cheese, lemonade, and tomato dishes. It includes stepwise recipes for eggs baked in tomatoes and French toast, plus market commentary on advertising, fitting a period voice and miscellaneous civic observations about quiet voters, merchants, and a closing copyright note.
A damaged OCR fragment references a graceful performer and dancer on Forty Ninth Street and a poetic line about a dancing ship. The text blends quoted lines with stray phrases and unclear context, mentioning a 1980 copyright and a comical, unfinished note.
Paris fashion notes compare styles with Paris designers Lucien Lelang Poiret and Lucile Marie showcasing fuller silhouettes while maintaining controlled fullness at the waist. Descriptions include satin fan effects, hip shirring, tulle gowns, gilded girdles, and embroidered eyelet gowns with velvet floral details in wine red hues.
A fragmented passage urges readers to study newspaper ads before purchasing. It claims the public deserves value and that merchants should clearly state who they are, where they operate, and what they offer.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a poetic piece about quiet people and unspoken sentiments. Mentions "Quiat Ones" and a voter buying a hat, with garbled phrases suggesting themes of conformity and hidden emotions within a rural or community setting.
A fragmentary 19th century court scene discusses citizenship qualifications and contrasts the powers of the King of England with those of the President of the United States. Enrico Urzat is referenced in a broader dialogue on governance and legal authority.
A reader facing a set of trivia prompts asks about Nora, Charles Curtis, billiard cue use, Theodore Roosevelt’s rank with the Rough Riders, three polar expeditions, the capital of Ecuador, the Andes location, a per square inch sea pressure, Hamilton’s duel, and the Plains of Abraham, reflecting a newspaper style quiz from the era.
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