17 Dec 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
1
Charles Wichhorn, a farmer near the cemetery, is reported to have a broken left arm after a wagon team ran away in fields. He was attended by a local doctor and a veterinary call was needed for a injured horse. Wichhorn is recovering, and the incident occurred Monday afternoon. The report notes his left arm injury as the fracture.
The Lincoln township school board passed a resolution banning teachers with first grade certificates to offset higher wages mandated by a new state law aimed at attracting better teachers. One affected educator, Miss Charlotte Holmes of Anita, resigned after teaching a week and moved to Des Moines for $60 monthly. The notice notes other provisional certificates in use and hints at rural school control shifting to a county board in the future.
Mrs Wilson announces a church Christmas eve program and tree. Several residents are noted for visits and travel, including Anna Gilpatrick on the sick list. Families attend a surprise party for Mrs Lawrence Christensen, gifts of silver knives and forks given. Marion Walker recovers after appendectomy at Atlantic hospital. Daisy Stock is mentioned with a sales pitch for Poke Root Powder.
Ed R Powell and wife southwest of the city welcomed a son on November 30. A Jas Sullivan home south of the city celebrated a bright baby girl last Friday. Community readers share well wishes for both families and prosperity. Also notes farm loan options offered by WoOn & Savery Atlantic Iowa with rates advertised.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.