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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
6
A fierce blaze consumed portions of a city store as firefighters battled flames through the night. Investigators say valuable address books, men's wallets, purses, and other leather goods were lost in the fire at Alexander's. Damage is estimated in the thousands with no injuries reported.
Nicky Enstein, linked to a $1,000,000 bond theft ring, was released from prison amid threats and possible exposure. Fannie Brive, famed for singing My Man, stood by him, helping to quash a lingering New Jersey detainer and related charges as he reentered public life.
Cumberland December 22 Special to News Telegraph The district deputy grand officers William C. Roberts and Ida M Read of Cumberland I C C F and Priscilla Rebekah lodges set January as the installation time for officers of the tire orders A joint installation is planned at the IOOF hall Friday night January 15 with an elaborate program and refreshments planned Officers and committees are preparing for the high time attendance limited to Woodmen and Royal Neighbors only
In Philadelphia on December 2 Major General Smedley Butler resigned from the war department to serve as director of public safety for Mayor Kendrick. Minutes later the mayor told him his services were no longer needed. Butler left the office in anger, declaring he smoked him out of his hole. He later said he might recall his resignation.
A grand jury adjourned after indictments in a Hamlin arson case tied to a farm house fire that destroyed the home owned by George Spencer. Max Langner and family resided there. One defendant faces arson charges with bond set at 2000. Three others are charged with larceny illegal liquor transportation and pretense with varying bonds.
The annual vesper program by the Adair high school glee clubs directed by Miss Muriel Correll was held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It was largely attended and enjoyed, followed by a reception at Morgan and Grimes cafe where Miss Correll entertained the club members.
Fort Madison mayor J A Tower fined himself 21 for ignoring a boulevard stop sign. At the public station Chief Ditin presented the notice after observing the mayor among thirty traffic offenders. The incident drew notice in the town as a curious self disciplinary act.
A newspaper item notes Christus presents a special offer priced at 4.95 dollars, highlighting a closing out of a 23 piece set and various patterns. It mentions a sehivedst iat nimber phrase likely referring to catalog variety. The tone imitates a sales listing.
Regularly priced at $1.00, these pillow cases feature pink trim and white embroidery. The offer appears in the midweek sale with a special holiday value. this advertisement mentions prices around 79 cents and 59 cents for Wednesday and Thursday only.
Ad reads 22x40 towels in a decorative style. It mentions Beautiful fancy buck towels sold by HL Linen, implying a specialty linen offering.
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