28 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph informs subscribers of delivery options and rates for local and distant mailing. It announces a special evening delivery call in and instructs readers to contact the office for address changes, paper stoppages, or other delivery notices.
The Plant to Prosper farming program shifts sharecroppers from one crop to a diversified system. It reduces debt, raises living standards, and attracts foreign interest as the south and near north adopt varied crops to avoid the perils of single-crop cotton.
The article argues that fast front reports mislead the public due to propaganda and contradictions. It cites conflicting claims about German attacks on British ships, troop concentrations near Belgium, and French advances, warning such tactics may erode trust and be counterproductive.
An essay argues against glorifying war and urges realism in history and media. It warns that government power grows at the expense of the constitution. The piece also notes visible farm improvements as signs of economic recovery.
Republican Senators Vandenberg Bridges and others challenge the La Follette neutrality drive as Phil and Bob LaFollette push a nationwide organization. Ford aid rumored. Stettinius and Hull policies noted. LaGuardia cracks at Hitler, then swears off digs.
The narrator tours Oscar Strobel’s desert compound near Camelback Mountain praising its handmade beams and rugs, and notes his rifle defeating a hawk preying on pigeons. He chats with Valley boosters Terry Mc Govern H C Torren Wes Knorpp Charles Stauffer Governor Bob Jones and others over meals. He jokes about visiting New York and plans to return to Arizona for its sun and hospitality.
A light verse sketch celebrates life’s cycles of waking and dreaming. It explores labor, love, joy and sorrow, noting the world’s mix of laughter and tears. The poem argues against hurried despair and suggests a lasting tie to life’s imperfect pleasures.
Argentina recently shipped 200000 tons of wheat to Spain marking a major grain trade move. The shipment underscores ongoing ties between the two countries in agricultural commerce.
A list of ten trivia prompts asks about iodine rich foods homicidal mania location of Johannesburg card game terms latitude degrees between poles pronunciation of gila Napoleon residence on first banishment island feet in a mile and Montpelier as state capital.
A brief note highlights a common mistake in punctuation for direct quotes. It discusses proper use of quotation marks and quotes within sentences and warns against misplacing punctuation with attributions.
Anita Iowa September 28 Special Grant school No 6 with teacher Miss Lois C Duthie will present its first program Friday evening a colonial date program will be given
The Newe Telegraph advertises notary services at 25 cents. The short notice shows a small-town price for legal document authentication.
Minda Oliver files suit in Avoca Iowa seeking 500 damages from Harold Priest for injuries from a July 16 accident on highway No 6 at Oakland. She says after stepping from a car involved in a collision Priest's car struck her, causing chest and abdomen contusions and eleven days in the hospital.
The 1940 Dodge debuts a revolutionary full floating ride with a 1191 inch wheelbase, stiffer chassis, double acting shock absorbers, stronger tie rods, and a new panel instrument layout for safer driving. It features sealed beam headlights with a red instrument jewel and a foot switch for beam change. Local dealer Ed Cushing at 410 Walnut street.
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