21 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
1
Publication text lists editors and managers E P Chase R S Abbreviated rates for carriers and subscriptions. Rates show monthly and yearly options with amounts. The fragment mentions post office registration and periodical publication cadence.
Notice to Atlantic subscribers who do not receive the News Telegraph in the evening. Readers are advised to call before a certain time to ensure delivery. The message uses broken OCR text but indicates a subscriber notice about delivery timing and a telephone contact.
A historic clipping shows announcements by W Huff and W A Follett declaring candidacies for Republican nominations. Huff seeks Representative for the state legislature while Follett runs for County Attorney in Iowa, noting primaries scheduled in June for party voters.
A chronological list of notable anniversaries includes 1783 Samuel J. Mills founder of America's first foreign missionary society born in Torrington Connecticut died 1828 1816 Charlotte Bronte novelist born near Bradford England 1836 Sam Houston's San Jacinto victory for Texas independence 1870 comedian David C Montgomery born St Joseph Missouri died Chicago 1917 1885 Belgian king to become overlord of the Congo 1895 Emperor of Japan signs peace with China 1898 US and Spain at war Congress resolutions 191%-Nebraska moves to grant partial women suffrage.
The piece cites Representative Kahn to mock the idea that the United States is naturally peaceful. It traces a century and a half of conflicts from the Revolution to modern clashes, arguing that American wars served various claimed reasons and were framed as global duty rather than self defense. The Tribune quote underscores a critique of national illusion about perpetual nonviolence.
A local paper reports on a sheriff race in Recounty Iowa with a reader letter discussing party processes and the upcoming vote on the 7th. The piece also covers complaints about rail freight handling and damaged furniture shipment.
General Sir Archibald Murray who led the British Palestine expedition is celebrated on his 60th birthday. Dr. Clarence A. Barbour of Rochester Theological Seminary turns 53, born in Hartford. Gilbert N Hauten, Iowa congressman, marks 61, born in Rock County Wisconsin. Princess August Wilhelm, wife of the German emperor’s grandson, is 33. Joseph McCarthy, Louisville American Association manager, is 32, born in Germantown Pennsylvania.
A verse on weight gain and weight loss contrasting the lean and the fat man. The lean man gains weight with ease while the fat man faces a grim, punishing routine of diet and exercise, ending with the temptation of eating again as neighbors mock his efforts. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
April 21 Philadelphia report notes soaring rents and a frantic scramble for homes in suburbs. Citizens form coalitions with tenants unions and building firms to stage six months of new housing while public welfare urges coordinated effort. Tent demand grows as camps near streetcar lines attract buyers, with cheap cottages and bungalows packing the market within 30 miles of the city.
The Michels Roofing Co of Des Moines will make estimates on any roofing work for the Herring Garage. See Mr. Drake at the Garage. Telegraph Want-Ad notice.
Italy withdraws from the Peace Conference after being denied control of Fiume. Delegates depart the talks amid tension as negotiations leave the fate of the Hungarian border city unresolved.
The Iowa University Aero club voted to enter a flyer in the first inter collegiate transcontinental air derby from Mineola to San Francisco. The Hawkeye club includes members who flew in the United States and France during World War I.
Ad promises easy corn removal using Freezone with a tiny bottle costing cents. Claims painless application with fingertips and quick lifting of hard corns and calluses from feet, including between toes, without pain or soreness.
A battered testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured back lameness tied to weakened kidneys. Mrs Pat Murray of Atlantic says years of back pain and disordered kidneys improved after using the product. Frank's Drug Store sold the pills, urging trust in Atlantic testimony.
Regina Sask April 21 The largest irrigation scheme in the province is planned by farmers in the southwest Victora district. It aims to irrigate 1 25 1000 acres at about 1 000 000 dollars by diverting waters of daie creeks from their Cyprus sill source and damming the White Mud valley. The 850 foot high dam would serve Congud Videra Rob BAT communities.
Berkeley April 21 Twelve hundred graduates form the university’s largest class as May 12 ceremonies grant degrees. Rexall Store advertises a Wait for the One cent sale.
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