28 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
1
Classified notice from the Atlantic, Iowa post office listing advertising and subscription rates by carrier and mail. Rates include one month to six months, one year in the U S and Canada, with pricing details and terms. Mentions Associated Press news usage and republication rights.
A political slogan asserts that opportunity in the United States belongs to all who are willing to work, emphasizing labor and individual effort as the nation’s path to success.
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive their papers in the evening may have one delivered if they call before seven o clock, telephone Red 403. This is not the number of the News Telegraph.
A candidate announces intent to run for the Republican nomination for state legislature. The primary election is set for June 1, 1920, with voters of the party to decide the candidate.
W A Follety announces for the Republican nomination for county attorney of Cass County Iowa subject to the June primary election by Republican voters.
A. C. Higiley announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of S County Iowa, subject to the party primary on June 7. Also seeks the Republican nomination for member of the board of supervisors from the Third or Atlantic district, pending primary decision.
For County Recorder I hereby announce myself as as candidate for nomination for the office of County Recorder, subject to the decision of the Republican voters with the in BhaNeg, June 7th, 120. O. M. TOBART.
For County Auditor to hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for county auditor of Cass county, Iowa. Subject to the decision of the Republican voters of the county at the primary to be held the 7th of July.
Jesse N Jones announces candidacy for Cass County treasurer nomination, subject to primary decision on June 7. This formal statement marks his bid for the county office.
A fragmented discussion notes a manufacturing ad in Chicago papers warning against a campaign to induce men who do not wear overalls to begin weaving them. The piece argues such a move would raise clothing costs and harm workers who must wear overalls, highlighting the self-contradiction in urging production shifts.
A public musings on a blue denim shortage in the country warns that men switching to overalls could raise prices. The piece criticizes overalls clubs and similar groups as wasteful and urges men who avoid overalls to keep wearing old clothes, while arguing against expanding the use of overalls.
Keep your Liberty Bonds. Buy more at the low market and store them for future years. Do not trade for stock or unknown value. the bonds are a gilt edged security and a wise investment for the future. Buy, hold, and forget about them until needed.
Poet laments endless chores and interruptions as agents push endless ads and schemes. He resents time wasted on loud promises and catalogs while trying to fix his home and finish tasks. The piece captures the comic frustration of daily life and consumer solicitations.
Residents of Brandywine in Tuscarawas county file a $3,000 damage suit against trustees of the local United Presbyterian church who planned to withdraw from the village. The plaintiffs claim the withdrawal would harm property values. The case is reported to the Interchurch World Movement state headquarters.
Charles E K Malone earns notice as the potato king after receiving his fifteenth carload of potatoes to date. The milestone marks ongoing local recognition of his crop shipments and growing influence in the community's produce market.
Four men died when a Des Moines gas plant exploded early yesterday. Foreman Phil Devine and workers William Wishman James Miller Frank Koppes perished, with several others injured. The blast at 5 10 o'clock wrecked a large building, shook the city, and disrupted local businesses as newspapers switched to manual typesetting.
City items report planned improvements for the year and a noon to two schedule outline. A wrist infection from a mower incident hospitalizes Ora Billingsley. Paul Fackler resumes duties after shingles confinement. Guy Ritchie recovers from farm injury. Mrs. Lily Carl to speak at Christian church. Miss Bender confined with mumps. Miss Wendling ill. Weather notes on Minnesota rain, tractor demo at William Spies farm. Sunnyside park bills discussed. various local notices including insanity hearing and hospital commitment. Remodel plans for Rexall drug store. visiting Clarkes in Atlantic. John J. Hughes to serve at national convention. E M Bourne couple return from California. foundation work begun for East Sixth office building. sand deposit found under foundation.
Notice to bidders from Brighton township board invites bids for erection of school houses at subdistricts number 2 and number 7 at 7 30 p m Friday May 28 1920. Board may reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available at county superintendent office. F W Weir8 Secretary
Atlantic briefs cover operations and visits by local residents including Wilmer Jensen who had tonsils removed, B Harrison Cumberland druggist in town on business, John McLaughlin and Edna township family shopping, a Christian church meeting at 8 40 p m, Mr and Mrs W A Schrader traveling to Des Moines for business, George McCormick in town from Omaha, C F Anderson and L H Pine returning from Council Bluffs, C R Asay former Atlantic insurer now farming near Van Meter, Mrs A L Alexander recovering at home after hospital treatment, sewer extension plans received from Moyne Engineering Co, H R Kaempfox leaving for Olathe Kansas to run a retail drug business, pie social postponed in district No 7 Washington township, Nora McCourt teacher directing the event, and a Casa County Fair Association board meeting in the works.
The district superintendent of the Methodist Church Reverend M B Talley will outline the coming general conference at the regular monthly meeting tonight. A supper is served at 7 o'clock after the program led by the men of the congregation.
A rural sociology session gathers ministers and lay members to nominate delegates at the Town State College during a three week period. The event, tied to local agricultural and community leadership, engages Church and civic groups in planning and outreach.
A report notes that several states including Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Missouri will send delegates under a new religious education plan. The item reflects a rural educational context and regional participation.
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