16 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
1
Reader notice lists postal rates and telephones for Atlantic office, with 1879 class matter note, and Associated Press copyright statement. Contains how to subscribe by carrier or mail to various regions, plus editorial and business office contact details.
Notice informs Ailanhe subscribers to the News Telegraph that some deliveries may occur in the evening if they call before delivery. Call telephone Red 403 for details. Wing is not the number of the News Telegraph.
The editorial criticizes shady politicians and their crooked methods aimed at exposing opponents. It cites Governor Cox addressing the Democratic National Committee and condemns the opposing side for allegedly fueling a campaign of fraud.
An editorial decries Democratic claims of Republican slush funds and questions whether the GOP would raise vast campaign money. It argues Republicans rely on the right cause, insist the race cannot be bought, and frames the contest as choosing American sovereignty over a league of nations. The piece emphasizes fears of foreign influence and asserts Republicans are confident of victory.
Pettions to place Senator Charles S Thomas on the democratic primary ballot were filed with the secretary of state Saturday but he did not file acceptance before midnight. He cited not being in harmony with the league of nations and could not conscientiously become a candidate. The piece notes top campaign speakers Hiram Johnson and William Borah with others, mentions Mrs Frank Dodson at the Missouri state fair, and references Governor Cox motor trip excitement. It also covers plans for Republican and Democratic campaigning and quotes Mark Sullivan on party morale.
A garbled item discusses Republican leadership and ticket interest, contrasting with Democratic views. It mentions Harding and a tentative schedule at a town event, plus a Tennessee House reference and a federal amendment vote that has already passed.
The poem laments Jim the Penman once famed as a master forger whose fortune vanished. He returns to his birth town destitute, welcomed by village leaders who offer the poorhouse as his lot. The piece contrasts honest toil with crime and notes many criminals end up in jail or ruin.
Wesley S. Houghton, a Des Moines real estate dealer, credits Tan Jac with restoring his health after a decade of illness. He says he gained fifteen pounds, improved digestion, kidneys, stomach, and rheumatism, and now eats freely after five bottles. Advertised through Atlantic, Dewey, Massena, and Wiots outlets.
The Atlantic Greys beat Griswold 6 to 3 as Fitch failed to appear and White allowed four hits over a complete game. Griswold’s lingering errors contributed to all six Greys runs, while Anderson and Toca led hitting. Railroaders then topped Barber 6 to 5 at Sup Snypide with Pelken and Herviig’s battery handling duties and eleven hits between teams.
A deranged patient at Yeadsads Treane Hospital allegedly attacked and killed a fellow inmate. Dr Clark, acting coroner, reports the room was locked and the victim beaten. Names tied to the incident include Josephe Bachellor, former Me and Tallow patient, and the suspect is described as a German spy.
Salina Kansas August 16. Gov. confessing that he employed two Arkansas youths for twenty dollars each to set fire to his wheat field in Kiowa county in July. Wilson is in jail at Greensburg. The wheat was insured for 4900 dollars.
In Elk Horn Iowa two elderly residents settled a street dispute with an ear pull over which street looked best. The item notes local farewells for Edythe Pedersen heading to Wayne Alberta and Leona Christensen and Gladys Marqiesen departing for Omaha for hospital training. A resident named Jens Jensen is described as very ill with fever at home near Hear. Burbar incident reports a fall from a hay load causing head and back injuries with no broken bones.
Colonial council action repeals war time prohibition on Virgin Islands as U S law not yet applicable and eighteenth amendment has no meaning there. St Thomas and nearby islands move to dry status. sugar industry disruptions noted as ram production resumes slowly.
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