08 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
1
The notice lists THLWPHONES Business and Editorial Office at No 13 with News department and subscription rates. By carrier one year five dollars, six months two dollars sixty, by mail in U S one year four dollars, by mail to Canada and foreign countries one year six dollars.
Henry Watterson, veteran editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, retires from active duty after a long career. He remains advisory at the paper he built, praised for journalistic integrity, courage, and truth amid a changing era.
Poem praising the Givers who fund wartime relief and aid efforts, noting their ready giving, small sacrifices, and collective support for the war drive. The verse highlights hidden labor of workers and the strain of fundraising on everyday life.
A historical reflection portrays a man who endures years of toil to own a home, finally pays off the mortgage and laughs at the renewed burden as he contemplates buying a bond. The piece celebrates shared sacrifice and national unity amid wartime concerns with a humorous jab at graft while urging continued support, ending with a note on patriotic duty.
A British floating department store tours the Grand Fleet area displaying stock on deck and taking orders from ships. It offers edible staples such as canned meats jam and cakes and includes usual departments trimmed to sea needs with a barber aboard and a busy waiting list for haircuts.
Joe Leary, serving in Company K of the 134th Infantry from Atlantic, reports in a letter that the Camp Cody unit has been nicknamed the Sandstorm division for battling blowing Texas sands. He notes an eastward move soon, camaraderie with Atlantic peers, improved meals and waiters, and that he is studying French.
An old advertisement asserts that female ailments depress women but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health. It presents the product as a standard American remedy drawn from herbs and roots and aimed at cheerfulness and resilience.
London taxed taxi drivers face income tax during wartime. Owner drivers earning about 1250 dollars pay around 75 dollars. hired drivers earning roughly 910 dollars pay about 86 dollars. The piece uses satirical tone about public sympathy.
An advertisement asserts that a bilious attack stems from a failing liver and constipation. It claims Chamberlains Tablets will tone the liver, empty the stomach, halt fermentation, relieve nausea vomiting and a severe headache. Three tablets cost a quarter and are obtainable everywhere.
A letter from J F Deems to Lang lays out strict sugar controls for August canning. Dealers must keep sworn records of sugar sold, limit per person to two pounds monthly, and only sell 1 to 25 pounds for canning with county administrator consent. Retailers should limit sales to their trade and verify recipients, with weekly canning certificate submissions.
Wood & Savery advertise farm loans at 5 percent, 644 percent, and 6 percent. Call to inquire at Atlantic, Iowa.
The governor argues for English language learning for self government and social unity. He urges night schools under Chapter 97 to help non speakers learn English, emphasizes patience over prosecution, and favors education and leadership to foster nationwide unity rather than punishment. He notes executive duties to enforce laws and maintain order while warning against penal steps unless necessary.
The proclamation argues reducing foreign languages minimizes enemy propaganda, aids detection, promotes community harmony, speeds Americanization, and channels disputes to authorities. It urges officials to lead with public spirit rather than coercion, forecasting wide adoption for future benefit. Try a News-Telegraph 4 want ad.
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