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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
5
Disjointed wire service items place Leslie Russell missing youth case in Cedar Rapids, a constitutional amendment on substitute government, air races near Mitchell Field, a banker's sister death in Woodland, rumors of Mediterranean war, a New York jewel robbery, and a Savannah schooner rescue all described in abrupt reports.
A detailed newspaper account describes a Baptist Christmas program in Adair County praised for its well staged pageant. The story credits local participants including Miss Walnar and Rev Dal ling er for leadership and costumes, noting the nativity scene, choir and community effort as a highlight of the season.
The text outlines a fund growth and looming deadline for distributing We baskets to the needy, referencing arbitration and a proposed tax exemption shift. Mentions various political players, church groups, and a legislative process with Senate Finance involvement and a floor vote timeline.
A fragmented report from London signals that the House of Commons is set to approve a league award. The text is garbled but indicates parliamentary motion, discussion, and anticipated assent, with references to political figures and procedural steps.
The Ring Electric Company received praise after listing three phonographs sold in a single day at 520 Cheemul Street. Manager Ralph King thanked The News Telegraph for its advertising and noted nationwide inquiries spanning forty miles, saying it drove interest and sales.
A prominent New York attorney, Scowden, died at St Lukes hospital from injuries in an automobile accident last night. He suffered a crushed chest and fractured skull when the car overturned after a collision along a city street.
Santa Claus arrives by merchants to deliver Christmas parcels to children on Fourth Street between Chestnut and Walnut. About 2000 parcels were prepared with candy or crackers. some children received both. A separate stunt occurs Wednesday at 2 pm with Christmas fowls to be released from buildings along Chestnut and Walnut streets, drawing crowds and prizes.
Pred Pinwell reports Fred Powell has increased sales at the Schiappacasse stand, offering a wider selection of candies and fruits. The improved shopfront aims to boost trade and attract more customers in the city and surrounding areas. Powell emphasizes ready service and inviting prices to draw shoppers.
In Des Moines a dispute over ownership of a bolgaret led to violence as an ax entered the scene. George Garrett was killed during a quarrel with Olive Brown and others. Oliver is held for shooting Garrett, who says he was attacked with an ax. Local authorities investigate the fatality.
A rural tragedy unfolds as Tanntt Panatt and his wife are found dead after a homestead incident. Voices mourn the loss of the family, with neighbors reflecting on the shock and the unclear sequence leading to the barnyard accident. Five children and extended kin survive the aftermath.
Atlantic Canning factory proprietor Cuykendall announces he will buy a million bushels or more on 70 cent per bushel terms for delivery next July, to hedge against wartime purchases. He cites hedging via Chicago futures and seeks to exploit the favorable price offer noted from Wesley, Iowa.
Elks plan a Christmas day party for kids with a movie at Led0c Theater in Me morning followed by dinner and a time at the lodge clubhouse on Poplar and Fifth streets. Sponsoring lodge members expect a large turnout for children and members. Former Premier Felix Jules Melin dies in Paris. born May 20 1888, he led the federated republicans and served as premier.
A damaged transcript shows Yee and others defending or challenging the status of an airship design. Witnesses discuss knowledge of the ship, its development, and qualification of experts while contrasting claims of operation readiness and integrity of the design process.
A mail plane was forced down due to a severe storm and freezing conditions. Weather blocked visibility near Oakland and emergency crews were summoned to assist efforts to restart the aircraft and complete the delivery.
Unsettled tonight with some warmer in the east and central portions. Tuesday is expected mostly fair and rather cold with cooler conditions overall.
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