Petition Withdrawn Amid Tax Election Controversy
The petition seeking a five percent tax election for the Atlantic extension of the A N S Railway was withdrawn this morning. Attorney W A Follait cited council inertia and desire for a clear record. remonstrants argued about counting resident freehold taxpayers and minor heirs, while signatures were criticized as misrepresented by circulators.
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W. A. ‘Follait
Messrs, Rattenborg
Ross
Dud
Bef
City Council
WBS
Rockafellow
Supreme Courts
Aote
Atlantic
City notes and bids mix with weather forecast
Weather item predicts rain tonight with a chance of Wednesday and steady temps. Local notices reference property transfers in Atlantic and Wiota, with several names and dollar amounts. A report from Harlan notes Chris Guttenfelder managing the City Hotel and calls for petition support to back a railway tax amid local disputes.
Good Service Printing Shop Promises On Time Quality
The ad touts prompt on time printing with guaranteed satisfaction and reliable delivery. It highlights careful material quality, affordable pricing, and a commitment to meeting customer expectations. The shop promotes no junk materials and urges patrons to compare and judge the value.
Alumni Banquet Set as Big Week End Event
The Atlantic High School alumni association plans its twenty ninth annual banquet at the Masons Hall during commencement week with hopes of the largest attendance yet. Officers Harry Gavenaugh Lydia Otto Roy Strong and committee members coordinate invitations reception and program. About two hundred guests are expected with a menu including fruit cocktail chicken patties pressed meat sandwiches and cake. The toast program led by John F. OConnell features welcome remarks and various speakers.
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Masonic’ S Hall
Atlantic High School
Association
Harry’ Gavenaugh
Lydia Re Otto
Roy Strong
Cretary
Frank Musson
Ray Smith
Ross Wallace
Louis H. Pine
Matve Block
Carl Hoffman
Lulu Dinges
del Herbert
Burton Laird
Harry C. Jones
Gussie Brown
Carrie Wilken
Carrie Hupp
Miriam Henderson
Itas
G.T. Marsh
Correction to Earlier Report on Odem Family
The News retracts its previous item claiming Claude Odem and wife had a new boy. Mr. Odem informs us the report was in error and there is no new child at their home. The correction was issued to set the record straight.
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Herbert Ka
Peper
Ibya
Claude Odem
Odem
O. I. Herring
Bluffs
Boking
The
Atlantic Automobile Company
Frank Anderson
Mr. Herring
Atlantic High School Class Day Pro Gram A Success
The Atlantic High School graduating class staged a full class day program at the opera house before a capacity audience. The event featured a class quartet, poetry, a class will, and a reading, followed by the play The German Professor with strong performances by Grace Petite Irene Baker and Lloyd Lewis. The overall show earned high praise and left attendees well entertained.
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Atlantic High School
Opera House
Vivian Bartlett
Zeta Berry
Fonta Glass
Cercile ‘Wasson
Lloyd Lewis
Vere Ringle
Irene Baker
Teresa Fancolly
Zeta ‘Berry
Clarence Beckhart
Louise Hostetlar
Martha Bateman
Sarah Burr
Arnold
Dr. von Dinkelspiel
Grace
John Sievers
Chubbs
Guy Kirk
Hal
Jennie Stone
Former Presiding Elder Dies in Des Moines Fire
W C Allen former presiding elder of the district and Des Moines resident was killed by smoke and drowning in a basement fire at the Dodd Struthers plant where he served as night watchman. He turned in the alarm and fought the flames before perishing, leaving a wife a son Shirley Allen a daughter Miss Gay Allen and a stepson Frank Libby.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
W. C. Allen
Dodd & Struthers
Allen
Shirley Allen
Ames College
Misa Gay Allen
Frank Libby
Chicago
Des Moines Tribune
E. R. Stoots
Newton
Grand Avenue
Luce
Highland Park
Fifth Street
Miss Gay
Women’s Association
Pineules for Backache and Kidney Ailments Lauded
Pineules claimed to relieve backache lumbago rheumatism fatigue and all kidney disease symptoms. Advertised as a tonic for the entire system they promise strength and health. Priced 50 cents and one dollar and available at W T Palmer & Co Drug Store.
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W. T. Palmer &, Co
Letter from Egypt describes hospital life and warship sighting
Miss Amanda Wissler receives an Egypt letter from Margaret Bell describing the American Mission Hospital in Tanta. The writer recalls passing the fleet at Port Said aboard the Ohio, notes coaling by sailors and coolies, praises U.S. ships and discipline, and describes hospital grounds, staff, and garden scents. She mentions travel habits and strawberry plants.
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Amanda Wissler
Margaret A. Bell
Egypt
American Mission Hospital
Tanta
Miss Wissler
Clyde Malone
Hie
Port Said
Suez Canad
Uncle Sam
Port Sara
Mansura
Barseem
Miss Harvey
Anna Watson
America
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Ross & Judd
County Auditor’s “Office
Annar Kellogg
L. K. West
Maine
D. Logue
A. H. O'Dell
Gumberland
Emma Z. Johnson
Watson Wd
R. R. Bell
M. George
Kris Guttenfelder
Harlan
Chris S
City
Friends of
Rattenberg
Sonie Hall
History of the Association
John F. O'Connell
Lydia R
Otto Respodso
James
Paige
Frankie Glass
Nell Walker
L. H. Ping
H. M. Relnig
Glee Club
B. P. Bennett
Nebraska
Tive
M. E. Churchy
Margaret Bell
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