24 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
1
Advertising rates are disclosed upon request. The notice lists CHAS F CHASE BE and other entities with scattered abbreviations, editors, managers, and contact references. It mentions subscription pricing by carrier and mail, with several garbled figures indicating yearly and half-year terms.
A magazine front page shows an American soldier feeding a French girl, illustrating the soldiers’ kindness and discipline. The piece praises American troops for upholding justice, respect, and solidarity with civilians in war torn France, and expresses pride from mothers sisters and wives at home.
A Caldwell Ohio Bible from 1701, printed in German on parchment, is discussed in Hutchinson Gazette circles. The text predicts Europe’s woes, monastery destruction, a vacant papal throne, a prince’s murder sparking a European conflagration, and seven nations rising against the eagle with one and two heads.
Richard Pearson father of R M Pearson died at his home in this city. Born in Delaware March 17 1799 he moved to McGregor Iowa in 1836 and served eight years as Probate Judge before Iowa statehood. Remains to be interred in Clayton county. Also notes birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs C Hutchinson and various local holiday visits and mentions of friends and relatives.
The Des Moines Register is described as the leading morning paper for rural readers in Central Town, offered at four dollars a year. The piece urges thrift and patriotism during wartime, urging readers to curb greed, support allies, and rely on local products while noting the paper’s place in the community and a dentist’s advertisement in Falcon Building.
A column denounces penny ante slackers who can afford to donate to war activities yet refuse to give. It warns such slackers will be named publicly and compares their neglect to real slacker behavior. The piece prints a prophecy from Hutchinson Gazette shared by the Christian Advocate and notes growing commentary.
Thousands of Iowa women credit Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for relief from backache headaches and nervousness. The testimonial notes the medicine is alcohol free and available in liquid and tablet forms. A grandmotherly patient recounts recovery after using Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, praising its aid to appetite and strength.
Fragmented texts describe a three year and five month war with celestial omens, bearded nations, and a final peace under a divine reign. References to America as the Country of the Seven Stars appear amid scattered notes and prophecies. Local notices follow about Mrs. Elizabeth Martin’s Nashville death, business visits, and holidays with relatives as town life continues.
Poem urging temperance and frugality through humorous verse. The speaker praises study and self restraint, suggesting readers cut wheat bread once weekly and reduce sugary foods to ease communal burdens. The rhythm mocks high cuisine while promoting simple meals and simple pleasures.
The Red Cross notes all residents of School District No. 3 Pymesa township have 100 percent membership. A district canvass reports every man woman child and baby enrolled, a remarkable turnout likely to set a county record.
Atlantic Mill and Elevator advertises about 14 000 pounds of corn bran for sale at 1.70 per cwt bulk, claiming good for any stock. First come first served with a casual rustic tone. Also promotes homemade sausage, turkeys, geese, ducks, and cold meat lunches under a Peoples Market heading.
Farmers at city hall discussed forming a war emergency farm bureau to boost production with federal support. At least 200 county members paying 5 each and a 1000 operating fund are needed. agent salary 1800 covered by federal funds. canvassing to start within two to three weeks led by J B Wooters with extension department backing.
Iowa set a national record for food pledge cards signed, aided by Atlantic women led by Mrs Warner and county volunteers. J J Beeman, federal food administrator, notes 10 million homes display food conservation cards. Herbert Hoover commends the home and membership card campaign as pivotal to wartime effort. The Iowa council of defense adopted a resolution praising Atlantic county efforts.
Customer guidance urges asking grocer for White Front Bread. If unavailable or unbaked, options include bakery, store, or J. Buraga's at a White Brand name. Closely reads like a local advert or notice promoting bread availability.
The notice announces a January term 1918 district court action in Cass County Iowa. John H. Jaberg claims absolute ownership of multiple Lots in Blocks Nine and Ten in the Town of Lewis, along with extensive named defendants and unknown claimants. The petition asserts possession of the described real estate under color of title and seeks relief through the court.
The plaintiff seeks to establish title to land held more than twenty five years claiming adverse interests and asks the court to bar all defendants and those through them from any claim to the real estate. If not answered by noon January term 1918 default will be entered. Attorney Thomas B. Swan represents the plaintiff.
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