13 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1930
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists delivery options and rates for carriers and mail, notes different regional and Canada options, and provides a subscriber notice about payment, address changes, and delivery issues with contact numbers.
A feature on the Strand theater showing The Crooked Path discusses crime, its consequences, and the dangers for youth. It urges young men and aldermen to reject false philosophies of lawbreaking, warning that crime damages lives and society and cannot pay. The piece reflects on rehabilitation, punishment, and societal impact.
Postmaster General Brown favors a 2.5 cent rise in first class postage to erase the postal deficit and put the service on a flying basis. He argues taxpayers should not shoulder the burden while users pay more, and questions franking privileges. Critics say government aims differ from other departments.
A reflective piece argues that steady effort, smart advertising, and up-to-date service build lasting success. It notes modern business demands energy, punctual response to customers, and continuous improvement rather than excuses. The author cautions against complaining about conditions and urges persistent enterprise.
The article notes the President will not join the wets and drys fight within his party over prohibition. He aims to avoid political harm, predicting opponents urging him to intervene would gain little and risk much. The piece contrasts fanatical extremes and argues the controversy weakens Republican ranks.
Forces are battling for control of the party organization and policy with large finances and resources at stake. President Hoover will not join the controversy within his party, a move described as sensible.
The United States will honor the 200th anniversary of George Washington with a nationwide celebration from Feb 22 to Thanksiving day, 1952. The government has formed a commission of leaders, congress, and presidential appointees to plan national and local activities, with educational outreach to 30 million schoolchildren and a 500-page commemorative volume.
New York notes a surge in cat ownership with shops opening an onyx front on Fifth Avenue and ventures in Park Avenue. Celebrity owners span Mary Garden to Greta Garbo while writers and critics discuss theater, nightlife, and the social buzz surrounding domestic felines.
Robert Babson warns Rolfe Arrow that farmers will not see quick relief from hard times. He argues farmers supply a large share of the market and good times must come to them before other classes, though recovery will take longer than this fall due to current conditions and drought.
Paris fashion notes describe frilly feminine creations showing less material in this season’s artfully drawn garments. County Verlag staff correspondent reports on the Paris runways highlighting lighter fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
The feature notes a shift in gown construction from heavy material use to fullness via pleating and fit, with seven yards replacing eight to ten. It highlights a growing variety in feminine fashion, from short evening jackets to three-quarter wraps and long coats, with diverse day cuts and lengths reflecting new styles.
A guidance piece emphasizes voter responsibility in selecting public officers. It warns that many candidates seek power for private gain and urges investigation of each candidate’s record to ensure they advance public welfare. The article stresses casting informed votes to protect community interests.
Kitchen notes offer simple ripe pear jam and fruit cup recipes using fruit in season and pectin. Instructions cover peeling, slicing, sugar and pectin proportions, cooking times, and canning steps with tips for varied fruit and rind. A personal reflection piece by Nellie Maxwell follows, contrasting daily life of 1920s readers with future concerns.
A garbled verse piece titled Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason appears in a damaged OCR fragment. The readable lines hint at themes of grief, aging beauty, and the satire of distant preachers, but the text is severely corrupted with misspellings and broken phrases.
A scrambled test prompts seven of ten questions on history and geography including Revolutionary War troops from Vermont, Italian successor to the throne, Republican and Nebraska primary candidates, and questions about the Kremlin the Gobi Desert Hong Kong and Sicily. The text is garbled with typos and misplaced words.
A fragmentary diary style recounts a busy harbor with a ship and cargo. A little boy watches a tugboat tow a barge while workers discuss animals and cleaning in carbolic solution. The jumbled lines hint at a lively inspection and cargo handling aboard a vessel.
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