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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
The Atlantic Iowa Newscond Telegraph announces its daily publication schedule and advertising rates with home office contacts and staff roles. It notes association with the Associated Press for news dispatches and local reporting.
Atlantic readers who do not receive the News Telegraph in the evening may have it delivered if they call before seven o clock. Telephone Red 403. This is not the number of the News Telegraph.
Poland faces Russian advance and occupation while its people flee. Britain France Italy and the United States respond with cautious aid, not direct resistance, amid a collapsing morale and threatened capital. The piece notes Poland’s actions to extend borders provoked Moscow’s hostility and warnings were ignored.
Fragmentary editorial remarks discuss a European issue and urge the country to stay out, arguing policies should be decided by those affected and that the matter must be practical rather than spiritual. The tone flags a preference for non-interference and restraint in foreign involvement.
Rain last night and today brought millions in benefit to Cass county farmers. The favorable weather should yield a record corn crop and abundant fall pasturage. Local residents praise the land for climate, soil, and productivity, noting the region as a premier part of the corn belt.
The Omaha Bee reprints an editorial arguing Senator Harding remains a strict American nationalist despite calls for internationalism. It highlights his pledge to aid other nations while prioritizing U.S. interests, cites his remarks on foreign-born Americans, and warns against blending diverse immigrant loyalties with American citizenship.
A fragment reflects on Warren G. Harding's stance for America first while aiding others without entangling citizens in disputes. It argues the republic’s beacon role should not be dimmed by undefined internationalism and its dangers, urging clear policy to preserve national unity and peace.
Walt Mason mocks changing times as hired help leaves, a wife sings popular tunes while chores overwhelm, pies burn, bread soggy, and the narrator boasts of managing without servants. The piece centers on a shift from formal domestic staff to self reliance, with playful lines about pride and resilience.
Sheriff Robert Marshall was elected secretary treasurer of the Interstate Sheriffs association at Minneapolis. George Jefferson of Griswold suffered a dislocated shoulder after falling from a load of oats. Daniel F. Sauer died from an ear abscess that ruptured his brain, a Western Union gang worker. Ralph Ann, son of Mr and Mrs Dave Ann, injured his leg falling from a hammock.
Prosperity growth shown in Argentina banking and railroad stats from May 31 1919 to 1920. Deposits rose 21 percent loans and discounts 12 percent and balances on hand 40 percent. Of 22141 miles of railroad only 1188 miles failed to rise in receipts. Uruguay Paraguay railroads and Argentina tram lines also reported gains.
Mrs. R. A. Fainnpex of Chattanooga credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing back strain and dropsical effects before and after childbirth, during the Change of Life, and in daily tasks. The testimonial extols decades of use as a remedy for women's diseases and urges others to try it.
In Paris on August 12 the French academy of Science forms a commission to decide if the divining rod is a legitimate scientific instrument or a superstition relic. A trade paper funded the inquiry and the panel includes several prominent scientists.
In the District Court of Iowa Cass County a divorce action is filed by Marie B. Norton against Leo David Norton. The petition alleges cruelty since their marriage on January 9 1915 at Oval South Dakota and seeks divorce custody of their adopted child Linnie Ruth Norton alimony and property relief including Lot 11 Block 30 Atlantic Iowa. Defendants must appear by September 2 1920 or default judgment will be entered. Swan Clovis Swan Attorneys for Plaintiff.
N J Dodge sells to Winifred Cocklin a parcel in Griswold ta. for 1500 dollars. Transfer recorded in B10 bik 12. Property description includes lot 82-1920 and associated deeds.
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In Dayton Ohio August 12 two sergeants from the Army air service attempted a record altitude parachute jump from a two seated plane. Bottrell leaped from the cockpit but the release failed and his parachute tore the plane’s tail while he detached. He landed safely in a plowed field after receiving first aid. Madar managed a controlled glide from 20,000 feet and landed without further damage after maintaining straight flight and performing a careful descent.
An ad claims Kellogg’s Tastelets Castor Oil is a tasteless, 100 percent pure alternative to old fashioned nauseating castor oil. It promises the same strength and purity, with no taste, marketed for mothers and children and adults alike. Also notes Great Britain’s external debt figures and a London white paper. Also mentions a new line of quality announcement cards from Telegraph job department and partners.
An American Legion meeting is announced for August 12 at the hall. A campaign for shipments and an apricots order fill is offered, with call details to place orders. Conley is listed as adjutant and the notice notes state convention events may be affected.
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