12 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
1
The notice lists publication details for the News-Telegraph of Atlantic Iowa, credits editors and managers Chase, E P Chase, and R Chase, and provides advertising rates, subscription prices, mailing options to the U S Canada and foreign countries, and Associated Press membership terms.
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive their papers in the evening may have replacements delivered if they call before six o'clock Red 403. This is not the News Telegraph number.
Od x announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state legislature. The primary will be held June 1, 1220, subject to party voters’ decision.
The French crossed the Rhine last week and occupied Frankfort Darmstadt Hanau and portions of German soil The occupation is claimed temporary and costs charged to Germany A Versailles debt bill targets Germany and a new blow lands on the French along the Rhine the Saar and Frankfort
In a Chicago Tribune analysis the author surveys Europe’s postwar tremors. He notes German strain and growing unity in adversity, Italy’s rising influence over the Adriatic, and Balkan powder kegs. He questions whether peace can emerge amid imperial rivalries and changing national ambitions.
A verse urging residents to tidy up the town denounces litter and decay as an eyesore. It calls for removing dead cattle remains and junk, painting fences, and washing to keep the town bright. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
The Des Moines Capital announces a special offer of $4.50 per year for subscriptions until April 20. After that date the standard $5 rate will apply. Send your order to News Telegraph with payment and details.
Chicago yardmasters vote to remain at work as five local unions in the Chicago switching district Racine Waukegan Elgin Joliet and Chicago deny rumors of a strike. FF. W. Whelan, president of the International Order of Railway Yardmasters, affirmed no strike action.
The qualified Republican voters of the Fourth ward in Athintic will hold a caucus on Wednesday evening April 14 at 1 in the city council chamber. Delegates to the county convention on April 17 will be selected and other matters taken up.
The advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a harmless mild laxative and liver aid, claiming quick relief without calomel’s after effects. It argues they protect teeth, avoid gum damage, and combat headaches and dullness from constipation and liver trouble. The copy emphasizes taking tablets when feeling logy and heavy to clear the mind and lift spirits.
An old pharmacy warning describes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin requiring the Bayer Cross mark and signature to prove genuineness. It notes physicians have prescribed Bayer for over eight years and lists common uses from colds to rheumatism, with small twelve tablet tins priced modestly at drugstores.
Senate report details alleged abuses in government printing under the Creel committee. Babson linked to obtaining the Bulletin by secret connivance, with calls for suit to secure compensation. The document accuses propaganda favoring the league of nations and liquor interests, and cites vast printing costs and widespread dissemination.
Notice states all premiums and special offers on Register or Tribune are withdrawn on April 20. Reiter requests orders immediately and promises to handle them. Signed by 2010 John O. W. Cary.
Bluey, head of the United States Public Health Service, represents the U S at an international conference of physicians surgeons and hygienists opening in London. A North Carolina native from an old family, he studied at the University of Virginia and trained at Maryland medical school. He joined the Public Health Service in 1892, rising to surgeon general in 1912, and is noted for tropical disease research and leadership in plague eradication in San Francisco in 1904 and yellow fever work in New Orleans in 1905.
A compact list notes key anniversaries including 1820s mission landings, Ohio official Charles Foster birth and death, 1850 Rome ceremony, Napier blockade of the Gulf, a gold medal to Joseph Frances for life saving devices, 1895 silver coinage stance, Clara Barton death in 1912 with birthplace, and 1918 Irish Convention proposing a two house parliament balancing Nationalists and Unionists.
Generals and politicians visit campaign and convention sites from Massachusetts to Ottawa as a busy election and reform agenda unfolds. MAJ Gen Leonard Wood begins mass speeches for Republican nomination while the AFL Railway Employes meet in Kansas City. Federal and state health officials convene in Chattanooga and the Mississippi River Commission travels St. Louis to New Orleans for its spring inspection. The Dominion Alliance meets in Ottawa to discuss prohibition and the American Chemical Society opens in St. Louis addressing German patent seizures and drug protections.
VRE RR BM HB Today’s events listed with active schedule items. An incomplete OCR line references rail, bus, or hobby topics likely from a local calendar. Further readable details are not available in this fragment.
Be Kind to Animals Week opens nationwide today as municipalities in California conduct local elections. The nation marks a nautical exposition push to boost interest in the American merchant marine, the first such event in 20 years.
Ee eesxnennan and Vicr Admiral Sir Russivn Weymes born today marking anniversaries of service as Just Sea Lord. Col. Luke Lea born 44 years ago in Nashville. Rt. Rev. Arthur GC. A. Avil noted in Berkshire. William B. Bankhead born 46 years ago in Lamar Chayetts. George M. O'Neil born 22 years ago in St. Louis. Removal notice lists mambing shop move from 608 Spruce to 3238 Waleut with contact numbers.
A Danville reader lauds Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for girls with painful and irregular menses. The letter recounts relief from cramps backache and inflammation, endorsing the product after forty years of experience and inviting others to write for advice.
Dr H K Williams, a dentist in Fulton Building at Fifth and Chestnut streets, reported the League of Nations commission rejected Japan’s demand for racial equality.
Des Moines April 12 The county board of supervisors awarded the White Pole road paving to the O Rourke Engineering Company for a concrete road from Polk to the Dallas county line. The bid is 4039 dollars per yard, totaling 202736.77 dollars including grading. Ross Construction was the next lower bidder at 4 07 per yard.
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