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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
In a subdued room the Crozier Drug Store presents a fine selection of Christmas and New Year cards. The fragile fabric of decor and a reference to Rae for President-elect Harding appears in scattered, unclear text among the items.
A grave in Westminster Abbey is identified as the resting place of a fallen soldier whose son earned the Mons Star Victory Medal and the British War Medal. A wreath bears the inscription For King and Country Greater Love Hath No Man Than This. The scene recalls wartime losses and tributes from friends and family.
News Telegraph announces a limited time deal offering a one year subscription by mail to the Town Farmer and the News Telegraph for 5.40 dollars. An extra dollar adds Atlantic delivery. Act now to secure the price and service.
PLUME December 23 reports Italy’s coal import blockade leaving Trieste city in total darkness. Travelers emerge from trains by candlelight as railway staff guide them to a candlelit room for passport checks. Streets, cabs, and porters are absent. guests grope to the hotel amid blackout conditions. Visiting cards in short supply for Christmas delivery.
Real estate transfers listed include Cumberland Tel Co dealings with H Howell and wf te Cumberland, dated 10 6 20, lot 2 block 6, value 1200 dollars and another for H Howell dated 10 6 20, lot 6 block 3 Cumberland valued at 560 dollars. Guy Swives to F M Nete dated 11 29 29, lot 1 block C La Vista At Jantio valued at 9500 dollars.
The state fire marshal urges caution with Christmas decor as dried cedar and flimsy ornaments can ignite easily. Candles should be avoided near decorations and displays, especially in churches and stores. Disconnected or loose wires and overextended power runs raise risks, with many fires traced to window displays and cellar storage near furnaces.
Cer of Belicious Apples and Early Ohio Potatoes offered at 210 Walnut Street. Local notice lists a car side item with unclear branding.
Gerald McDonald, 30, accused of storming the Silver Moon cafe after a heated exchange over a fish dish and alleged strong language. He retrieved a shotgun, fired inside, injuring no one, before being arrest ed and held at police headquarters for investigation.
The Public is urged to place Christmas orders early at Purity Ice Cream Co. The ad lists items including Christmas tree bricks Tutti Frutti bricks Cranberry sherbets and Cream Whip along with the usual THU Jide flavor.
An incoherent report describes private guards hired by wealthy Chicago citizens after a string of crimes during cold weather. Pinkerton detective Roger Gale notes heightened security as a suspect is captured after an incident in front of Cyrus H McCormick’s home.
Report from Jacksonville describes an impersonator posing as famed ace Eddie Rickenbacker. The fake engaged a bride, claimed a Stutz Motor Car job, promised a salary of 26000 and borrowed 1000 from W M Farans, a Philadelphia brass firm manager. The real Rickenbacher was reportedly in Oakland, California according to dispatches.
The note asks to handle additional orders for visiting cards ahead of Christmas delivery and to place yours at once. It uses casual wording with a promotional tone, listing readiness to process depth and urging immediate action. The message emphasizes speed and service availability for pre holiday card orders.
Gladys Smith, 18, of Crab Orchard Nebraska high school, missing since October 26, has been located in Omaha with her father bringing her home. She told federal officials she is in a delicate condition and accuses her uncle Benjamin H. Smith, 34, of being responsible. Smith, once in Denver, has been treated at a government hospital for injuries from wartime service.
Fred Alexander's aide handles frames in a manner that completes a task.
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