18 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication details and contact numbers for editors and advertising, notes subscriber delivery instructions, and prints a column discussing free speech, Gandhi, and British diplomacy in India. It contrasts American limits with British allowances and highlights Gandhi as a prominent figure.
The News Telegraph extols newspaper routes as character builders for youth, noting carriers gain responsibility and service mindset. It praises consistent effort in all weather, compares to postal and railroad reliability, and urges public support for carriers in Atlantic and beyond while stressing youth development as a community asset.
The article recalls Mahatma Gandhi addressing British diplomats at the London round table on Indian affairs. It notes his stance that India seeks full independence and equality, offering partnership with Britain rather than subjugation, and remarks on his stark appearance contrasted with the pomp surrounding the conference. It highlights Gandhi’s insistence that force would be unnecessary if Britain and India pursued amicable partnership.
The piece recalls Lord Nelson’s motto England expects every man to do his duty and argues Britain’s navy tradition underpins national loyalty. It warns that mutiny and financial strain threaten the empire while urging united states of mind to sustain Britain through current crises.
Southern states show mixed reactions as several move toward a cotton planting moratorium to curb surplus. Louisiana passes such legislation while North Carolina favors it, Texas resists, and other cotton states see legislators override proponents. The row reflects broader distrust of federal farm policy despite calls that curtailment at the source is the efficient fix.
A retired stockbroker in the Iowa Press column argues most business is honest, with 90 percent of dealings via telephone and checks. He notes few actual dishonest acts beyond theft and frauds like Ponzi schemes, says the average household buys honestly, and that grafters are relatively rare compared to broad honesty.
The pieces note views on beautification spending, wheat and cotton policy shifts, and a farmer’s old songs drawing attention from prohibition agents. Mention Merle Thorpe and Chair Mann Legge as figures in debates on agricultural policy and reform.
A fragmented diary from New York on September 18 recalls Joseph Urban, Dinty Moore’s son, Broadway memories, hotel sitters, roasted chestnut vendors, theater gossip about Belasco, vaudeville moves, and a starling bus decoy. It notes fashion, astrology, and letters from readers reflecting glamour, decline, and social adjustments in a fading era.
A humorous diatribe critiques pretentious writing and publicity stunts among cartoonists like Arno and Ye Tidy, noting market crash fallout and idle celebrity culture. The author jokes about posterity as a trout fly bearing his name while denying any personal fishing experience. Copyright 1931 McNaught Syndicate.
The passage argues that newspaper advertisements reveal current market offerings and assure quality and accordance with advertised claims. It stresses that honest ads help shoppers save money, discover new goods, and prefer stores that advertise, noting readers seek bargains and the value of buying what is familiar.
A scanned page presents a trivia quiz asking ten questions. Topics include Martin Van Buren as a first American president figure, national symbols, Lake Michigan's shore city, a river formed by Clinch and Holat rivers, founder of Christian Science, Arthurian magician, dominant Italian region, meteorites common name, last state admitted to the union, and religious demographics in Germany.
Paris fashion notes describe off fashioned trimming and raffled evening gowns with black net and lace for transparency. Marocain gowns feature curved hip flounces and bustle backs while Misses Mackey and Boulanger appear in Worth gray faille and black satin respectively, showcasing decollete avoidance and refined detailing.
Fragmentary poem notes crises and tensions worldwide from Spain to Germany and England. It hints at economic strain, political unease, and global unrest with garbled phrases, names, and aged voice of a historical Statesman. The piece reads like a reflective verse on turmoil and taxation.
A jittery dialogue shows a new pupil asked for his father’s name, answers Daddy, and the mother’s lack of a formal call. A boy balances on his head safely, an old lady questions his age, and a series of quirky exchanges ends with a curious courtship remark and stray phrases about kingdoms and vegetables.
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