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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
4
The Daily Markets report shows closing quotes on the New York Stock Exchange with American Can at 20, Aluminum & Wool, General International Paper at 4, Studebaker at 4, Steel P21, Western National Bar Area Truck at 195, and Stars Reduct Us.
In New York the Liberty bonds and railroad bonds show active trading with gains noted for Chesapeake & Ohio to a new high. U S government and foreign government lands and bonds held steady on light volume. Chicago grain markets, led by wheat and oats, closed higher while corn and futures slid as cash markets softened amid hedging. Livestock totals in Chicago, Omaha, and Kansas City showed mixed moves with cattle and hogs steady to higher and sheep trading lower on slimmer receipts.
Massena resident Harris, 76, died at his farm home six miles north of town from old age. Survived by a daughter and son, four brothers and sisters. Lived seven years in Massena, earlier in Cartlough, and three years ago returned to Massena. Funeral arrangements pending.
Several minor accidents were reported around Massena. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate routine incidents with no serious injuries and police responding to scattered calls in the vicinity.
Adair residents plan to visit their daughter in Portland Oregon. The family, formerly connected with Lynch law offices, has recent ties to the area.
Exira minister Dale Hunert and his bride were honored at a cheerful ceremony and reception. Guests praised the couple, with many gifts and warm wishes noted from neighbors and church members at the Cheean whoreheact evening.
Fragmentary report shows Reynolds of Shenarnden Mio and Mrs Tho Pertey visiting at end of week. They are cared for by a relative at the home of her niece, Mr 8.0 Nisen. The text is garbled but indicates a family visit and care arrangements during a vacation period.
Heavy rain forces postponement of Baptist and Christian group picnics in Cumberland. Original events at Lewis Land and nearby sites are delayed, with attendees notified of new dates.
Livestock sale at St Joseph shows baby bulk around 4.200, steers and cows near 250, calves about 1100, sand feeders 4.00 to 4.75. Receipts 1.400. Market fed lambs 14.50. Natives 14.45, ewes 7.00.
Grain prices show No. 1 wheat and No 1 durum, barley 6.0 per bu, cattle steady with steers and feeders at 50 to 60, cows and heifers around 3.25. hogs 12.75 per cwt. Butterfat at 0.88, eggs 0.25, poultry items lower with old hens roosters geese and ducks listed.
In Griswold Ia on Aug 12 a community circus at Knoparber pavilion drew a large crowd despite hot weather to raise funds for the school orchestra. Highlights included a parade, performances by local acts and dances, a ringmaster style program, and a bake sale with sandwiches and cake.
Adair firemen prepare for a scheduled banquet tomorrow with local officials and members expected to attend. The event aims to honor volunteers and highlight community safety efforts.
A fragment notes Beulah Jhulle Meser returning with her parents Mr and Mrs Woof from the east to her home in Sardose California. The item preserves a brief social notice style with limited readable details.
Special telegraph note says Charles Martoin, once a well known local muse, is in the city visiting old friends and relatives. His wife came here due to her father’s illness, Mr Dunes.
Special to News Telegraph Dr. Johnson of Jeanie Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs was called Sunday to see Mrs Adeline Burkbuster who is seriously ill at her home south of town
Aug 12. Special to News Telegraph. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wissler west of town a 10 pound son.
Mr and Mrs F T Priester hosted guests including H L Soll and wife and Me and Mrs David Walmsley of Davenport. The Walmsleys were married in Davenport and are en route to California for an extended stay. Henry Sturmeister is seriously ill at his sister J E Flemings home. Kaana Tedt visits Nebraska with her brother John Eggerstede and wife. Fred Mickel of Omaha, Mr and Mrs Fred Reimer Krambeck, and Joe Feldman with Walter Sievers and Mrs Henry Wattensite visited Monday. Omaha visitors were seen from WFB Bureau.
In Aug 12 dispatch, Miss Maude Johnson opens a beauty parlor in the Graham Building on Broadway, offering rejuvenation treatments to improve appearances. Johnson trained in beauty culture at Lincoln Nebraska last summer and has since served clients at her home before relocating downtown due to growing demand.
Adair, La. Aug 12 Special to News Telegraph Mr and Mrs W A Marvan report their son Lester has secured a good position with a Liggett drug store in Minnesota Kia. Mr Marvan of Adair is in the local drug business.
Community notes report several visits and travels among local residents. Names include Ta Aweble Gpecia, John Carey, Ruth Hreelings, Nedlie Kenworthy, Ashmore family, Flora Kilpatrick, Chester Alearn, I. O. Fonte, Scott Mahaffey, Harcris family, Grant Curry, Birda Taylor, Maurice Foote, and Merrill Foote. Also mentions a birth on Saturday August 8.
Brayton, La August 14 special to News Telegraph highlights weekend visits and travel of local families. Arnold Nelson and Miss Edna Miler left Brayton for Omaha after a stay with Brayton kin. Reed Walker brought two sons from near Des Moines to visit his sister Bernie Hardman and family. Doris Jenkins returns from a Canada visit. Peter Siple recovers well after appendicitis surgery at home. H J Hansen and family and Charles Bisom and family spend Sunday in Atlantic with Omar Jacobs. A F Anderson and family motor to Des Moines to visit Morril Myers and kin. Lester Hanson and children of Omaha visit his parents and other Brayton relatives. Frank Johnson of Royal, Arkansas, visits James Johnson’s family.
South Dakota travelers visit Omaha relatives including Mrs Jensen's parents Mr and Mrs Peter Khuteen and Mr and Mrs GC Larsen. Atlantic men J F Bergh and Warry Carey transact business in Brayton. Tom Sorensen had tonsils removed on Thursday. Peter Christensen and family visit P P Nelsen home in Corning.
Members of the Clatter club and their families met at Sunnyside Park for a bi monthly gathering with amusements. The Cumberland Union hosted the Massena Baptists Young People's Union for last Sunday's services with refreshments served.
A local Lewis Louisiana note reports a surprise birthday party Monday at a resident’s home with friends and neighbors gathering to celebrate. A fine spread was served as the gathering marked the occasion amid community goodwill.
Service Stay chapter will meet at Mrs. Old Fatton's home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Margaret Ebapt is spending the week with her people, the Fatler family, in Atlantic.
Farmers urged to plow now to ensure ample hay. E. Malone Seed Co. promotes seed and agricultural inputs as the season begins.
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