Burr device passes tests on mail car at Anita and Moline
A commission appointed by the Post Office Department tested Burr’s unloading mail device on a railroad car at Anita and later at Moline with three speeds and weights, finding no failures. The test involved veteran engineer Jack Colwell, multiple officials from Rock Island and other rail firms, and aimed to assess performance across 249 rounds. Authorities will also inspect Sioux City and assess seventy applicants for government favor, with Burr’s device claimed to be the only practical system delivering mail daily on No 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Burr
Anita
Jack Colwell
OH Bundrys
Comission
EL L. West
Partment
Chicago
Norman Perkins
St. Paul
Guy C. Adams
Rock Island
F. L. Chaffee
F. P. Johnston
Jones
Ramesdetl
Ebernart
Murphy
Des Moines
Miller
Burr
Cummins Speech Draws Large Anita Audience
Governor Cummins spoke yesterday afternoon at Anita to a full opera house as supporters from this city attended. About 20 Cummins men joined the membership drive, signaling strong interest in his senatorial ambitions. An estimated 300 people heard the address with evident enthusiasm ahead of his next stops in Jasepa and Tamottow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Anita
Lars
Oly
Cummins Clio
Jassepa
Cummins to Speak in Atlanta Friday Evening
Gov. A. B. Cummins will address an audience in the lecture room of the Masonic Hall in Atlanta on Friday evening May 1. The event is open to all, with seating arranged without factional bias, according to the committee.
The New Way Corn Planter Ad Feature
An old advertisement notes a new corn planter approach described by S. H. Kirk. The copy emphasizes quick plate changes without stopping and refers to rotary mechanisms and front plate adjustments. The terse copy reads as a product blurb from a historic rural machinery page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Kirk
LaRue Captures Suspect in Quick Highway Robbery Case
Sheriff LaRue arrested Fred Arterburn alias George F. Howard on Walnut Street for horse stealing and highway robbery. The 23 year old, six foot tall man with a tattoo on his left forearm was fingerprinted and identified, denying guilt at first. He attempted to buy a revolver this morning, while LaRue earned a $25 reward for the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. LaRue
Fred Arterbamn
George F. Howard
Tuscola
Douglas County
LaRue
Walnut Street
Han Ini
J. L. Fidler
Howard Or Arterburn
Howard
Ben Rernoelds
Resnolds
Marshal LaRue
The Most Common Cause of Suffering Rheumatism
Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease and Chamberlains Liniment offers relief that allows rest and sleep. Relief may become permanent for some, especially the elderly, though a permanent cure is not promised. 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Atlantic Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
Water Pressure Shortage Strikes City Districts
Air in recently reconnected water mains caused low pressure in the city, especially the hillside area. Crews are restoring normal pressure and expect the problem to be eliminated as water service stabilizes.
Ministerial Meeting Closes With School Citizenship Topic
The Ministerial association will hold its closing session Monday May 4 at 10 30 a m in the Y M C A rooms. The general topic is Relation of Church and Public School to Good Citizenship with special papers by Prof H W Chehock Anita public school principal and Prof C W Blodgett Atlantic public school superintendent. A splendid session is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
H. W. Chehock
Anita
C. W. Blodgett
Atlantic
Recital at Vosehall by Crawford and Butler
Musical program announced with Alice Gretchen Crawford assisted by Mrs. E L Butler as they present the next piano recital at Vosehall on Thursday evening April 30 beginning at o oclock Admission free de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gretchen Crawford
E. L. Butler
Vosehall
Weather Review for Noowa Frost Likely Tonight
Generally fair conditions noted tonight and Friday with a stationary temperature. Frost probable tonight in the Noowa region as clear skies persist and winds remain light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noowa
Cream Separators Do Not Buy Until Rout The New Iowa
Advertisement notes capacity 600 pounds for 55 dollars, urging buyers not to purchase until clearing out the New Iowa stock with a wet measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Custody and Divorce Granted in Griswold Case
Judge Macy granted a divorce to Clara Moore of Griswold from Melvin Moors for cruel and inhuman treatment and awarded custody of their minor child. The judge also ruled on motions for new trials in Wakefield and murder cases, with schedule notes and alternations for the Red Oak proceedings.
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Macy
Clara Moore
Griswold
Melvin Moors
Milacy
Red Oak
Wakefield
Clerk Batter
Pottawattamie County
Green
Fruit in Good Shape Despite Some Damage
T. P. Bruington reports after twenty years observing fruit that early and late plums and cherries suffered some injury from the dry cold. He says the overall crop remains large and even partial loss leaves a vast harvest. Smudges help raise moisture and reduce damage, while some guard truck has suffered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Bruington
Bruington
Garda
Real Estate Transfers in Massena and Nearby Areas
J E Chaney and wife deed to George N Morse for lot 29 mid Massena and adjoining parcels three acres north and nineteen acres south lot 33 75 34 price 3500. James B Harris and wife deed to A J Allen for south 50 ft of north 150 ft and north 120 ft of lot 25 Massena price 5900. R S Wynes and wife deed to W T Overpeek for lot 7 block 1 McD add Atl sub mortgage 1500. John McCarthy deed to Marguerite A McCarthy for lots 10 11 block 92 Alt price 1. T H Pribble and wife deed to J W Kuykendall for several described parcels in sw 4 32 nw 4 32 and 10 ft off north and south ends 4 nw 4 32 17 36 price 3287.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Chaney
George N. Morse
Massena
S. la
Wyne
James B. Harris
A. J. Allen
R. S. Wynes
W. T. Overpeek
John McCarthy
Marguerite A. McCarthy
Alt
T. H. Pribble
J. W. Cuykendall
Primary filings continue with local trustees and constables
The coming primary filings extend to 2 PM with Republicans listing trustees for Cumberland Bear Grove and Noble townships, an Atlantic assessor, a Massena constable, and a Pimosa clerk among others. Democrats show James B. Ciser as Masena constable and John C. Casey as Victoria township justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sothman
Cumberland
Noble Township
George Hyndmen
Bear Grove Township
L. A Wallace
Atlantic
R. E. Creager
Washington
C. W. Prawley
Massena
Silasa
W. P. Nelson
Pimosa
J.C Jenkins
Anita
Grant
F.S. Moon
Maine
Brighton
James B. Ciser
Victoria
John C. Casey
Justice Victoria Township
Special Trains For Cummins Meeting In City
Special trains will operate for the Cummins meeting tomorrow evening. One train from Griswold on the Rock Island departs at 7 and arrives here at 7 40. A second train from Kimballton over the A N and S runs at 8. Both trains will return after the speaking.
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Cummings
Cummins
Rock Island
Lewis and Griswold
Kimbalston
Elk Horn
Atlantic
Northern
Southern
Griswold
Kimballton
New Rock Island Hay Loader Introduced by H Kirk
The New Rock Island Hay Loader features straight chain roller bearings swath and windrow and increased height promising the best loader on the market. watmer. H KIRK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Watmer
H. Kirk
Heiken Hansen Nuptials At Audubon County Farm
Louise C M Heiken wed George Hansen at the bride’s parents home in Audubon county. Rev J George officiated as Mendelssohn wedding music opened the ceremony. Attendants included Lillian Heiken and Nettie Behrends with Henry A Hansen and Horace Heiken as escorts. A wedding supper followed and guests praised the couple. They plan to reside on a farm in Audubon county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Heiken
Audubon County
J. George
Louise C. M. Heiken
George HK. Hansen
George Hansen
Near
Evan
Mendelssohn
Juanita Slater
Omaha
Lillian Heiken
Nettie Behrends
Cumberland
Henry A. Hansen
Des Moines
Horace Heiken
Mrs. Slater
First Car Into Jerusalem Marks Historic Auto Visit
Charles J. Glidden and wife owned the car that entered Jerusalem for the first time amid crowds. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Wallace, residents and United States consul in Jerusalem, appear in a large illustration in the April issue of Motor Age detailing the event. The trip fulfills a Nahum prophecy of chariots racing in streets like torches and lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Motor Age
Chicago
Jerusalem
T. R. Wallace
Wallace
United States
Nahum
Broadways
Charles J. Glidden
Holy City
Democrats Getting Busy In County Nomination Push
Democrats circulate a nomination paper for E. F. Berg seeking a seat on the board of supervisors. Other offices may see candidates file within 36 hours as the party anticipates a lively primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Berg
Board of Supervisors
Committee to Trip to Grant Delayed to Monday
The committee of the A. N. and S. will not travel tomorrow as planned. They will go on Monday to advocate the south extension of the road. A large delegation is expected, and the trip report will be presented at Tuesday's board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Librarians In Session Hear Talks On Books Selection
A library convention in session with Miss Mary Adams presiding and addresses by J B Rockafellow of the Carnegie Library Board and Mrs Barkley of Boone. Mrs Gillette urged broad selection goals, emphasized reading ahead, and cautioned on subscription books. discussion covered children's books, duplicates, and rental options. Professor Blodgett linked libraries to schools, while Dr George highlighted best reference books and teaching patrons to locate sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Adams
J. B. Rockafellow
Carnegie Library Board
Barkley of
Boone
State Library Association
A. A. Gillette
HOOK
Towner
Cotring
American Library Association
Blodgett
Teaders
George
Creimselyas
Telechs
Miss Tyler
Des Moines
State Library Commission
May Day Traditions Stressed By Society Page
The Society Editress recounts Mayday festivities hosted by Mrs. O. Bundy on Locust Street, including six handed euchre, decorated score cards, and light refreshments. The piece then traces May Day origins from Flora and Bel to Roman, Druid, and Celtic customs, noting English May pole history, London milk maids, and widespread U.S. observance especially in New York City with children’s parties, ribbons, and May baskets brightening tenement districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Club
O. 3. Bundy
Locust Street
Euckie
Wwe
Flora
Bel
Apollo
Orus
Baal
United Kingdom
Britian
Ireland
England
Maid Marian
Robin Hood
London
United States
New York City
Cream seller seeks buyers on Walnut Street near Atlantic
Advertises cash payment for sweet and sour cream same day of delivery at first door north of Atlantic hotel on Walnut Street. Also offering a standard cream separator and separator oil. Residence A-150 and office 263 contactable by phone. Location emphasized.
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Walnut Street
Atlantic Hotel
Leuying
Tf Am
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Commis
Sion
Wang
Ili
Nois
Prrt
Musicale
Heikenhansen
George Anticiated
Mr. and
Mrs
Atlantic Society
Edith Gillespie
Charles III
Waltw
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