25 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1921
Page
1
The Atlantic Iowa News and Telegraph announces publication details and ownership. It lists publishing company, officers, contact numbers, and subscription rates, noting Associated Press affiliation and republication rights.
Atlantic News Telegraph readers who do not receive their papers in the evening may arrange delivery by calling before seven o clock. Call red 403, which is not the News Telegraph number.
In Kansas a Grain Growers Association advised farmers to withhold wheat at 3.00 per bushel, while market price dropped from about 2.40 to 1.00 per bushel. The piece argues the hold failed because only some joined and prices fell for nonparticipants, showing limits of isolated action.
The piece argues that world demand for wheat depends on buyers' ability to pay, criticizing overly optimistic hopes for cooperative farming and elimination of middlemen. It calls for broader reconstruction after wartime collapse, urging shared sacrifice, mutual aid between business and agriculture, and universal effort to lift all industries and workers toward brighter days.
In a playful verse Mason advises balancing scholarly reading with lighter fiction. He riffs on Milton and Bacon, nudging readers toward easier works like The Tinker’s Curse and The Poisoned Bun. The piece humorously cautions against diet of only pies and heavy texts.
A reflective snippet contrasts science with simple meals of beans meat and prunes. It disparages sensational tales of vampiric gore and praises steady reading like Milton, noting a student who avoids trifling tales with misfit pride.
The American Forestry association nominates several historic trees for the Hall of Fame including a Woodrow Wilson tribute in Memphis and the Old Pine at Dartmouth. Nominees include a Salem walnut planted by Mrs. Eugene Breyman and other noted specimens across Oregon, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and more.
Nominations of tree with a history for fire are sent to the American Forestry Association in Washington. The text notes the largest stock of wallpaper in this Iowa section and mentions Crozier Drug Store in connection with local details.
Mrs. Sadie Lowery widow of James Lowery was found dead in her bedroom by her nephew Gail Schrader. Three gas jets were partly opened and the gas filled the house suggesting self inflicted death. She likely had been dead about two days before discovery.
Extra copies of the News-Telegraph are offered at five cents each to all readers, marking a low-cost option for those wanting additional editions. The notice emphasizes affordable access and broad distribution.
A barrel of denatured alcohol and $3.50 from the ash register were taken from A. M. Rapp pharmacy at 1518 High Street Saturday night. Thieves used a latched key to enter and created so little disturbance that neighbors did not notice the raid.
Lucas County in Chariton Iowa plans a 6.39 mile road grading and drainage project from Chariton to Russell. Bids requested for excavation of 98 822 cubic yards, 6 655 feet of 6 inch tile, 1 835 feet of 10 inch tile and 10 tile intakes. The item reflects county infrastructure work and tender details.
Sigourney merchants reported strong sales after a successful Community Day. A follow up sale is planned for May 11, and merchants will form a protective league and 24 hour citizen watch to combat burglars and crime.
Entry blanks for the Universal trophy 225 mile automobile race at Uniontown Speedway June 18 have been sent to prominent drivers nationwide. The event will feature American and possibly foreign cars and drivers, marking the speedway season opener.
Sunday and Sunday night the Atlantic Opera House orchestra rendered Dodge Brothers March dedicated by Herbert, late Horace E Dodge, in appreciation of his support for American music. The performance was warmly applauded. The Cushing Machine and Auto-Company provided copies of the March to each couple attending the Sunday night pictures.
An Ona family member recalls 28 years of illness after measles and weak health, saying after using Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription from Dr Pierce the person recovered enough to do light work. She continues to use the medicines for her family, noting cost savings vs doctors.
Romanian papers report a cache of seized artworks and heirlooms found in Transylvania tied to a Hungarian officer's father. Ninety two paintings eight vases and two onyx clocks were recovered from a mine manager’s home after the owner said they were sent by his son after the war. Pieces including works by Joseph Berger Millet and Van der Helst were damaged with frames hacked.
Washington reports a curious find of watermelons in Egypt weighing up to 110 pounds. Consular notes describe large melons sold locally with prices from 30 cents to $1.50 and quirky names like batikh nims and galfawi. Only two melons grow per plant.
Arkadelphia Arkansas reports the death of Mrs Emeline Eliza Riles 82 ending a noted line of grandmothers. Before her passing the Hanson great granddaughter's children spanned five generations with wide age gaps and numerous aunts cousins and great aunts recorded in local memory.
Mrs. Tannie Davi Scott, widow of Walter B. M. Scott, faced opposition to a probate matter in Greenville County. The case involved her claim linked to the estate as the widow and widow’s title contested by a party challenging the probate proceeding.
The Madison County Historical society will honor Edwin H. Conger late congressman and U S minister to China. A biographical sketch will be read by Sarah Pike Conger of Boston. Addresses will be given by A B Garretson a former resident and once head of the Order of Railroad Con.
A fragment notes doctors and Benjamin F. Shambaugh of the state university, urging readers to place orders with the Wilken Monument Works, though the text is incomplete and unclear.
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