13 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
1
The News-Telegraph soberly criticizes energetic but pointless wartime zeal that persecutes innocents and scatters silly rumors. It warns such mood hinders prudent war planning and public handling of information, urging restraint and responsible reporting by publishers.
An advertisement extols Zemo a penetrating liquid for skin conditions promising instant relief from itching. It claims the non greasy formula cleanses soothe and heals common skin diseases and notes price options of 35 cents or one dollar for a larger bottle.
The piece notes Nicholas Longworth, son-in-law of Roosevelt and Ohio congressman, earned respect for a sharp attack on Creel in the House. It frames his earlier reputation as unfavored but acknowledges his effective performance during the recent confrontation.
Towa becomes first state to reach quota, earning the honor flag for the Seventh Federal Reserve district and the nation. The achievement highlights strong public support and patriotic effort across the community.
A Collinsville mob leader confesses, describing the savage actions with stark bluntness. Riegel, 28, a coal miner, drunk during the lynching and later sober, recalls crude motives and primitive moral concepts driving the act.
The Chicago Tribune condemns the violence against Robert Prager and the anti German mania that fueled it. It denounces the mob cruelty in Collinsville and calls for swift punishment of Riegal and his associates and for officials to be held to account for failures to protect the man. It praises Prager as a hero and warns against hasty judgment.
A 1918 satire targets the Kaiser, mocking his peacemaking pose and militarist theatrics. The piece likens him to Mars and a fighting rooster, lambasting his war deeds and expansive boasting. Copyright 1918 Geo Matthew Adams.
An old advertisement hails tailor made clothes as a first class investment. It promises expert tailoring by journeymen, perfect fit, fabric and fashion, and a guaranteed wearing quality. Customers are invited to visit for selections.
Property changes show Harry C Paulkner and wife, Er nest Burke, transferring to Nels A Jensen a 3 acre lot in section 28 township 16 range 84 with sub 2 for 22400 dollars dated April 8 1918. Mya Mathe Wailtth and Archla Brown also appear in the record with undetermined parcel descriptions. Eldridge and H to Lora El Casina dated 1918 are noted, rest of text fragmentary.
E P Bennett reports Amiens, once a quiet cathedral city in Picardy, now a focal point as German forces press toward Paris. The article extols the cathedral as Gothic grandeur, the crowning glory of Amiens, and recalls its history, art, and strategic wartime significance.
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