08 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
1
Watered at the post office at Atlantic with advertising rates made known on application. Directors and stockholders CHASE CHASE and HP editors and managers. Offices No 13 News department 424 subscription rates by carrier one year 9.50 six months 2.50 by mail one year 4.84.00.
The piece suggests Havner may run again for attorney general, though no official declaration is made. It notes doubts about his plans after his stance on the Sunday closing crusade and the constitutional prohibition amendment, while acknowledging some officeholders’ belief in retaining power.
W. O. Payne, formerly of Nevada, has launched a weekly publication in Des Moines named The Forum. It will advocate republican policies and feature credible content, with strong backing from those who know Mr Payne.
The passage argues that political publications struggle when national focus is on war, lacking readers willing to support such ventures. It notes Judge Landis praising aggressive political stance and urges criticism of candidates courting disloyal voters, calling for harsher penalties.
The United States faces an unavoidable clash with Austria as its war with Germany deepens. The author argues Austria, allied with the German empire, shares duty, policy, and responsibility, making war against Austria a logical extension of the conflict and essential for national security.
A commissioned officer recalls officers training that emphasizes killing the enemy while ensuring at least one enemy is killed. The training implies failure if a officer dies without achieving a kill, reflecting harsh wartime expectations set by the service.
Musterole is a white ointment based on mustard used to ease sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and other pains. It penetrates to the sore spot with a gentle tingle and helps draw out soreness and congestion. Available in 30c 60c jars and hospital size 2.50.
The piece discusses soldiers being prepared for heavy casualties in trenches and the insistence on equalizing losses with the enemy to win. It contrasts grim wartime discipline with optimistic market anticipation, noting merchants expect a strong holiday trade driven by wartime necessities despite broader economic strain.
The article voices support for rapid American deployment to the Western Front, critiques wartime wage pressures and inflation, and mocks pacifist and prohibition critiques. It notes Billy Sunday’s upcoming Chicago appearance to stir crowds, ridicules poetry and dog imagery in media, and questions tobacco restrictions for soldiers abroad. It laments war-financing burdens and calls for unity and courage.
The text notes that evening editions of the Des Moines paper are printed at 9:30 in the morning to keep records straight. It identifies an American aviator who escaped from the Germans as Pat O'Brien and comments on Irish heritage.
A 1917 verse scene recounts Otto von Bismarck haunted by the blood of war. The speaker laments “I made blood run the water” and eight hundred thousand slaughtered, contrasting his guilt with rival Bill who remains unmoved. Telegraphs spread the grim news as Wilhelm nears death.
At the farm ten miles south of Atlantic on the Olive street road seven miles west and a half mile south of Cumberland on Tuesday December 11 will sell six head of horses and mules two suckling colts forty four head of cattle mostly Poll Angus twenty five head of sheep hay grain and machinery Free lunch at noon Usual terms A Brown Adama Byers Eddy Auca M B Nelson Clerk Apr 7
One Neighbors reports Clifton Broughton transferred from Fort Omaha to Camp Cody New Mexico as balloon school member. A. B. Curry couple celebrate forty years of marriage. J. F. Ronna and wife winter in Pasadena. A patriotic county defense meeting led by J B Weaver in Walnut. Tax sale in Shelby county sells 22 acres and two lots for 56.68. Mrs Hans Larson breaks kneecap in auto mishap near Kennard. Burglars enter four Irwin area homes. prowler frightened away without theft.
A dated page lists auctions and sale dates with multiple names including W. W. Chamberlain, Adams, Eddy, and Col. H. F. Nau. Entries show December sales and February cattle bookings, with notes on auctioneers HB Duncan and CG Kennedy among others.
Telegraph notes from December 8 1882 recall illnesses and travels of locals J P Calloway Mrs Wilder and others. Reports mention dining car changes on the Rock Island road and upcoming travels to Fremont county southern California.
Albert Bojens advertises Model Laundry offering engraved greeting Christmas code items and cleaning services for the season. The copy notes cheaper washing by sending to a sanitary laundry than doing it at home and invites customers to view the Christmas display.
Governor Kirkwood first received notice in April 1861 that Iowa would furnish men for Union defense. He was briefly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the call and the responsibility placed upon state leadership.
The State Historical Society of Iowa notes that after a presidential call on April 17, Governor Kirkwood issued a proclamation for volunteers. Within 24 hours about fifteen to twenty companies offered service, quickly surpassing his capacity to accept. The governor’s concerns were about appeasing citizen resentment rather than enlistment reluctance.
Initial and monogram stationery featured at Fred Alexander’s shop promises quality and style. See a wide selection for Christmas gifting and personal use with attentive service and in-store demonstrations.
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