19 Apr 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
1
A druggist named LEWIS claims four ounces of ordinary liquid argon will dissolve dandruff overnight. Rubbed into the scalp nightly, repeated applications promise complete destruction of dandruff and relief from itching. He asserts hair becomes lustrous and soft and that liquid arvon is inexpensive and widely available.
A collage of practical tips appears, including cork storage in glass jars, chalking stovepipe lengths, making articles nonflammable with alum, washing lace, removing grease with turpentine and spirits of wine, and crochet needle tricks. The piece also references health examinations, advertising for Drs Finley and Chubb, scratch pads, and low-priced wallpaper from a drug store.
Canada invites farm laborers to receive 60 acres of land free as a home stead after filing on a Canadian farm. Men who work on Canadian farms for at least 66 months in 1917 may apply after two years residence, with government paying travel only over one cent per mile from St Paul and Duluth. Information on rates available on application.
Washington. Facing the worries of a war with an uncertain end, President Wilson, at sixty, appears physically fit and looks about forty. Outdoor exercise and regular routines sustain him. he walks with Mrs. Wilson, plays golf after decisions, and relies on Dr Cary Ryson and Grayson for health.
War era policing pushes fingerprint records to track criminals and identify casualties. Army and Navy now maintain separate print systems, with rapid collection at enlistment and quick archival typing. Inspector Faurot notes accuracy varies. examples show cross border records from Belgium and Sydney aiding investigations.
El Brick Boiler, jailed for fifteen days on a Criswold disorderly conduct charge, allegedly introduced a "ringer strike" at the county jail just before his anticipated release. The report notes the short sentence and predicts the tactic may not last long amid ongoing confinement.
County officers report the death of Mary Johnson, an inmate at the county poor farm who was sent to the insane hospital in 1899 and died at St Bernard's hospital in Council Bluffs this morning.
Poem satirically recounts the downfall of the Russian czar, portraying him as a boneheaded monarch led astray by false prophets. It notes the people’s fatigue with his regime and his exile from power, asloyalists deplore his failures and his end. The verse ends with royal goats returning to the pasture in memory of better governance.
Proclamation by Panama's president declares unwavering support for the United States in defense of the canal. Germans in Panama may be interned if involved in plots as exequators of German consuls are canceled.
A notice advertises an inexpensive typewriter paper sold by Newa Publishing Company. It promotes a tie per box of 500 sheets in legal size at a low price, describing the paper as the least quality you ever used for the price.
The column jokes about the elasticity of dollars and a busybody's tongue, noting how some stretch money further than others. It wryly suggests wives can stretch a dollar further, and parodies the idea with a shopping tour reference. It ends with a quip about dollars living in banks and being hard to pry from a wall.
H. W. Lester of Vestal Centre says Vincl rebuilt him after grippe left him weak and tired. He reports a good day's work now and his wife also improved with Vincl. The letter claims Vincl contains beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese and offers a money back guarantee through Lewis the Druggist.
Notice to F W Edwards and others that Cass County Iowa sold teed property December 1 1913 for delinquent taxes. Certificate of purchase held by C A Grubb with Ben A Wood as present holder. redemption must occur within ninety days after service or deed will be issued. Includes Danish Brotherhood Hall event and executor appointment for W C Marshall estate with notice to creditors.
Scratch pads advertised as 15 cents each by tt NEWS PUB CO. They promise nonoperative cures and urge readers to consult them before surgery. Doctors Finley and Chubh at 608 Chestnut St promote concrete discussions with Geo Henningsen.
Daily passenger service between Stuart and Council Bluffs with eastbound and westbound Flyer and Local trains. Noted times include 10:45 am and 11:11 am depots, 1:66 pm and 8:30 pm listings, Sunday-only trips, and return times 2:25 pm and 4:45 pm.
Fragmented OCR lists times and names such as Kimballiton Horn Hansen Gates Smith Lake Harrisdale with inconsistent minutes and heights. It appears to be a train or bus timetable with multiple lines and unclear destinations.
Remember the rummage sale at the Congregational church Friday and Saturday April 26 and 21. Scratch pads size 84x11 made of odds and ends of paper mostly white bond some colored scraps 15c each News Pub Co. Scratch pads size 814x1f made of odds and ends of paper mostly white bond some colored scraps 150 anch. News Pub Co.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.