19 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text recounts a London area election with a candidate tied to a college and a department, contesting for a third term. The readable parts mention a theatre, a temple, and constituencies, but the full context is unclear.
Des Stetson reports Iowa seeks the greatest agricultural extension service in the country. Prof P G Holden, head of the Iowa Agricultural page, outlines funds and campaigns including seed corn trains hog trains and automobile excursions to bolster farming life. Plans call for Granged and other farm groups to improve methods and loyalty to Iowa with work beginning before winter amid storm damage in Dubie streets.
Des Moines citizens hope saloons close before the November election and stay shut until next March. The saloon petition case brief was filed in the supreme court to be heard in September. Despite lower court rulings upholding the petition, anti saloon groups expect the high court to overturn and close Des Moines saloons as the decision is issued.
Aug 18 reports say a severe storm struck northeastern Iowa with strong winds causing considerable damage. Duluth? Iowa city not clear. damage widespread in counties and communities, power outages possible, initial assessments underway.
Progress reported on the North and South railroad from Turkey River Junction to Clinton through Luxemburg Farley Gageads and Maquoketa. Sheriff’s jury of six appraisers to assess right of way as condemnation looms if easements cannot be obtained. Attorney Lloyd G Kirkland instructs immediate action. landowners asked high sums, construction to begin north of Farley once right of way secured.
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A damaged OCR fragment describes wiping a surface with a dry chamois and towels. It references WH Romig and mentions items held with water and placed somewhere, though specifics are unclear due to text corruption.
A cryptic fragment references adding water to something in a busy hot setting. It mentions a hurt person and a tentative suggestion that might be worth trying. No clear names, places, or dates are provided.
Fragments describe measuring ingredients with teaspoons and tablespoons, chopped parsley, tomato catsup, lemon slices, and garnish steps. The text is garbled with misspellings and unclear sequence, omitting clear quantities or method.
A fragmented note describes preparing hard bread by toasting in an oven until brown and dipping pieces in boiling water as part of a ritual or recipe. It mentions wrapping items in newspapers and carefully timing steps, with references to Dutch toast and sharpening a process. The text is garbled but centers on toasting, dipping, and oven use.
A fragment describes an inexpensive mattress cover with a heavy cloth cover. It notes springs and beads exposed and suggests a rough fabric large enough to tie at the sides and corners to protect the mattress. The wording hints at improvised construction and inadequate materials.
The Chicago Daily News excerpt shows disjointed chatter about meals coffee and a theater scene. A waiter or host orders more cream tools and notes a countdown of six minutes while a woman hesitates and prepares to leave, urging security and tidiness.
A garbled segment presents fragmented dialogue with unclear speakers and phrases. The text includes scattered words like pay tell and mal poy, plus references to a dealer and plath. The overall meaning remains ambiguous, offering no identifiable events, names, or locations.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals Dollie and Mollie discussing an engagement and a compliment from Jack. The odd phrasing suggests a light domestic moment captured in a newspaper snippet with limited readable context.
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