09 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
1
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A fragmented line from a reader’s note highlights gratitude for living in America and the perceived benefits of opportunity. The message emphasizes personal advantages and national appreciation without specific events or dates.
Atlantic subscribers who miss the News Telegraph in the evening may arrange delivery by calling before seven. Call Red 403 to request service. This is not the News Telegraph number.
Announcement declares Jess as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the state legislature, pending party voters' decision at the June 1920 primary. The note urges unity among loyal, law-abiding citizens to select a candidate to oppose disloyalty and radicalism linked to foreign funding.
The piece argues that a German-led radical strike aims to inject Soviet influence into essential rail and allied industries. It warns loyal Americans across parties to unite against Bolshevik tactics and protect conservative labor leadership from internal subversion. It frames the strike as a political move, not a wage issue, urging firm, united action.
Today observances mark the fifty fifth anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox with events in Ohio, Maryland and other states. Arbor Day observed, Rotary Clubs active, and Western Canada hosts the annual Calgary convention. Hawaii Republicans hold territorial convention to pick delegates for the national meeting. Barnard College alumnae plan a New York dinner honoring Miss Virginia C. Gilder. Intercollegiate debate on collective bargaining set between University of Nevada and College of the Pacific. Grace Church to host the wedding of Miss Lillian Sutherland Grant and Lindsay MacKenzie Goodeve. A Railway Executives meeting in Chicago expected to influence equipment, finance, rates and wage policy amid current railroad concerns.
A typographical error filled ad encourages choosing California Syrup of Figs for children's stomach liver and bowels. It promises a fruity taste, full directions on each bottle, and notes that the product is for easing minor ailments. The message insists readers spell California as Californig.
Des Moines sports editor Edward W. Smith of the Chicago American likely will referee the Wladek Zbyszko Earl Cadock match Monday night. Thorson favors Smith, who has refereed Cadock’s matches here except one, promising a prompt start with preliminaries at 8:30 and the main event by 9:30. A long bout is anticipated. seat sales opened at Joe Fitzgerald’s cigar store with many reservations already by mail.
Des Moines based News Telegraph advertises rates, offering $4.50 for a daily one year, $3.50 from now to January 1, 1921, and Sunday Capital at $2.50 per year. Readers urged to leave orders at the News Telegraph office.
A satirical verse laments the rising costs of autos and fuel. Tires, gas, oil, and spark plugs have climbed, straining motorists who once enjoyed travel and speed. The poem notes costs like tires at twenty five per cent and probes the toll on journeys and daily errands.
In Cass county Iowa probate court the District Court lists F. W. Montgomery deceased. F M Nichols appointed and qualified as executor and asks all creditors to present claims per law. dated April 1, 1920, with attorney E. M. Willard handling the matter.
A sequence of historical anniversaries lists events and figures such as the birth of the Duke of Monmouth in Rotterdam and his beheading in London on July 15, 1685, Paul Jones's 1776 sea duel near Block Island, Leopold II’s birth and death, the Civil War era surrender at Appomattox, the dissolution of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Mario Menocal’s 1917 Cuban presidency, and Wilson’s 1918 creation of the National War Labor Board.
RRR story fragment notes a brief item in the daily news digest. Limited readable text mentions RRR initials and a quick update, with no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes available from the legible portion.
Virginia C Gildersleeve marks ten years as Barnard College dean and a decade heading the women’s college at Columbia University She is a physician and renowned educator born from Columbia herself daughter of Judge Henry A Gildersleeve celebrated in New York dinner remarks amid university pride
One year ago today Odessa was evacuated by the allies and American Edward El Morgan was slain by Mexican bandits near Salina Cruz as fighting and turmoil marked the overseas conflict.
Numerous letters from Mrs Martha Dale Glendale Oregon and others praise Peru na as a cure for catarrh stomach liver and rheumatism. Customers claim Peru na bettered deafness colds and general health and advise keeping a bottle or tablets on hand in every home.
Park Trammell United States senator from Florida born in Polk County Polk County Fla 44 years ago today David H Kinchl oo representative in Congress of the Second Kentucky district born in McLean County Ky 43 years ago today James K Vaughn catcher of the Chicago National League baseball team born Weatherford Texas 32 years ago today Jack Hendricks manager of the Indianapolis American Association baseball club born Joliet Ill 44 years ago today
London March 23 One member of the House of Commons urged an investigation into the profits and business methods of major British newspaper trusts Captain William T Shaw asked Premier Lloyd George to consider appointing a committee to inquire if prices for newspapers and advertisements were reasonable Lloyd George said the subject of trusts and their effects on prices is under careful consideration.
Reno reports that an attorney general suit to set aside Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks divorce will be filed next week. Robert Richards deputy attorney general says investigations show possible collusion and conspiracy. A court lacked jurisdiction due to insufficient residence of the other party. Baby carriages powered by electricity become available.
In Toronto, organized butchers submit a request to their employers for tea served at 9 in the morning and for 10 minutes of company time to drink it. They also seek 10 minutes in the morning to don aprons and prepare for work.
In Tokio on March 15 a Marji dispatch notes crowds wearing diverse masks from celluloid to embroidered cloth. Inoculation with preventive serum was tried with reported good results, though some cases said to be as fatal as the disease. January influenza deaths reached 5,775.
The article notes German composer Strauss returning to England after 1914, with Don Juan played last, some audience leaving but no hostility. It describes tepid reception and belief that those who objected could leave, amid hopes the war would end.
Tokio March 15 Government approval of the organization of unions would be given for the first time in Japan under a new bill drawn up for the Diet. The government plans to regulate and restrict unions, with authorities able to cancel resolutions or dissolve a union if actions are contrary to law or public interest.
The qualified veteran Republicans of the Third ward will meet at the Grand Jury room in the courthouse at 7:30 p m on Wednesday April 14 for the purpose of selecting delegates to the county convention and for such other business as may come before the caucus.
Cleveland April 9 publishers warn print panels may vanish after ten years without conservation of ad space. Jason Rogers of the New York Globe cites rapid output decline and pulp mill shortages in the United States and Canada threatening supply to meet demand.
Fragmentary notes mention street addresses and proposals for an agreement. The content references meat cutters and butchers, demands for renewal of terms, wage increases, and aging workers. Managers declare some demands cannot be granted, with mentions of hours and weeks.
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