04 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
A listing shows Cha. F. Chase and E. F. Chase as editors and managers with directors stockholders. The office and news department are at No 13 with varied subscription rates by carrier and mail within the United States and abroad.
State Food and Dairy Commissioner Tasuce asserts ample seed corn supply in Iowa with high quality seed now available. The statement emphasizes no shortage and a surplus ready for planting season across the state.
W B Barney, state field and dairy commissioner, says farmers gathered record corn for seed this fall and advises storing twice as much seed for next spring. He predicts corn prices will stay high for two to three years as world supply lags, noting corn increasingly replaces wheat flour in many foods.
Feed buyers are warned that corn prices advance daily with no reason for a decrease. The ad promises guaranteed weights and grades and protection for customers, urging immediate orders and listing Nelson & McCaustland as the contact.
Miss Erma Bruem mer of Stephenson Mitch. reports two years of facial disfigurement with pimples scales and itching improved after three months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Ad copy touts fragrant creams as skin helpers and directs readers to order via post.
Stuart ranch of 1600 acres in Guthrie County changes hands for 100000. Purchasers are Charles Escher Jr and Earl G Ryan. Sellers are Mrs Elizabeth Hinkson and Mrs Belle J Arnold, daughters of the late Captain Stuart. Ranch lies in Union township and is noted as a premier stock farm. Deed taxed with 100 in revenue stamps.
An old advertisement sells Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a cure for stomach upset by treating the liver and bowels. It claims the vegetable compound alleviates bad taste, coated tongue, and low energy, acting as a calomel substitute with one or two tablets at bedtime for quick relief. The price is 0c and 25 per box with druggists carrying the product.
Lieut. Cols. J. G. Vincent and George W. Mixter named by Charles E. Hughes in the aircraft inquiry as having financial interests in private concerns were pardoned by President Wilson. Public sale announced at Swab's feed shed on Saturday December 7 at 3 30 p m to follow. Proceeds from a head of Duroc Jersey spring hogs offered.
Atlantic Knights of Columbus councils across the country will serve as employment bureaus to aid returning soldiers in finding work. The effort links local councils with federal employment services and aims to compile veterans lists for targeted job outreach. The program is open to all in uniform, not only Knights of Columbus members.
A testimonial from C. H. Savor of 309 Elm St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid kidney relief and backache aid. The ad urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills instead, claiming the same remedy as Mr Savor used, priced at 60 cents.
Dr Lee H Smith warns the old enemy influenza is back and urges a strong fight. Advice covers three Cs a clean mouth skin and bowels with Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, hot lemonade, bed after a mustard foot bath, and Anuric tablets to flush kidneys. Improve diet with broths milk and ice cream and finish with iron tonics Irontic or Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to rebuild strength after illness.
In Washington yesterday Congressman Green stated the ninth district can provide farm and other employment for many men to be discharged from service for months. Judge confirmed Green’s view that labor needs are serious and immediate.
An old time advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and bronchial attacks, urging relief before it worsens. It touts a half century of use, with 60c and 1 two prices, plus Dr King’s New Life Pills to aid digestion and bile flow, promising healthier skin and energy.
A confession by Peter Gale at St Paul yesterday clears the Jan 3 1913 Cedar Rapids killing of William Simon. Simon was shot three times in the back and died after remaining unconscious. Gale reportedly quarreled with Simon before the murder.
Reader pamphlet describes MEN-THO-EZE as a topical goose grease and turpentine mix enhanced with menthol peppermint and other oils. It claims relief in twenty minutes by external application and inhaled vapors, with sales through druggists or mail from Fort Dodge.
A family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during illness and after the death of their son and brother. Gratitude is given to the Red Cross and the Home Guard for assistance and to those who sent flowers. Passed from Mr and Mrs C W Harris and their children.
Do you get up at night and suffer backache or bladder trouble Sanol is claimed to give relief in 24 hours with a guaranteed remedy available from Lewis the druggist at 20 cents per bottle or one dollar per bottle.
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