14 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
1
A long, opinionated piece argues that labor radicalism harms American prosperity and warns against strikes. It claims wage inequality stems from socialist ideas, urges readers to counter such views, and blames reduced production and war inflation for high living costs. The column labels profiteering as partly responsible but emphasizes supply shortages and demand dynamics.
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive evening papers can have replacements delivered if they call before seven o clock. Call Red 403 to arrange.
A candidate declares intention to seek the Republican nomination for the state legislature. The primary is set for June 18, 1920, with the decision resting with Republican voters.
Secretay of State Robert M Lansing is ousted after clashing with President Wilson over opinion sharing and cabinet meetings. Reportedly angry White House signals illness affecting judgment while Lansing’s leadership and removal spark questions about presidential calibre and control.
The piece questions wage fairness amid rising costs since 1912 and railroad pay gains. It notes maintenance workers’ pay increases outpacing inflation and critiques strikes as responses to profiteering claims, arguing government action on living costs may be misused to justify strikes.
Des Moines announces a grand pageant The Festival of Corn to be written directed and staged by Miss Ease Hathaway and a team. The outdoor production will showcase Iowa s history from prairie to field with period costume and scenic settings. The event aims to attract wide attendance and to be shared with other clubs after the Biennial.
The article honors Elihu Root on his seventy fifth birthday, noting his long public life as Secretary of War and Secretary of State, his role in shaping Cuba and Canada disputes, his Senate leadership, and his Nobel Peace Prize award in 1912. It highlights his international influence and dedication to American greatness.
Chronology of anniversaries notes the birth and death of figures such as Anna Howard Shaw and Myra Bradwell, highlights John Dickinson and revival of early American figures, plus a 1919 Savannah fire event. The list mixes dates, places, and roles across politics, law, aviation, and suffrage with scattered OCR errors.
Today in Boston the Federation of Business and Professional Women of New England was organized at a meeting. In Dublin a campaign to raise 100000 dollars through U S bonds for the Irish Republic was fixed to start today. In St Louis the third district selects a successor to Joshua W Alexander who resigned to become Secretary of Commerce as the League of Nations dominates the issue.
In Kimballton Iowa on February 14 a wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Eakild Paterson in Jacksonville township. Their daughter Sarah married Simon Faa borg a well known local man. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Jorgensen of Kimballton.
Washington February 14 Indications suggested no independent railroad strike would occur as President W G Lee said his organization is bound by the White House decision applicable to all railroad unions after a lengthy talk with Director General Hines. Trainmen had acted independently by cancelling their wage contract effective February 23.
Article extols first mortgage real estate bonds as safe long term investments backed by income producing property in prosperous cities. It notes a national building boom, shortage of structures, and the need for new capital to fund construction, with profits rising as demand grows.
A fragment advises counting the cost of a cold in dollars and cents and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a means to shorten a cold. It notes ten days to cure with usual treatment and urges keeping a bottle at home as a good winter and spring investment.
Boston, Feb 14 Joe Stecher world heavyweight champion defended his title by defeating Wladek Zbyszko in one fall lasting 1 hour 32 minutes 30 seconds. The fall came by four full body scissors and a wrist lock after Stecher with the head lock and scissors pressed Zbyszko, who used toe holds and a head lock during the struggle.
Proposals for erection of a schoolhouse in Sub District No 7 Clay School Township Shelby County will be received at Edwin C Fredrickson secretarys Clay Township office until 1 pm February 26 1920. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated January 28 1920.
February 14 report states George Raskovitch, a steam shovel fireman at Mason City coal pit, died after a thawed pit collapsed. He lost his life while attempting to rescue a coworker in the moving machinery. The accident occurred as the pit house failed during cave conditions.
A Wyandotte Michigan resident recounts years of severe stomach pain and constipation. After failing to find relief from doctors, she used Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Lydia E Pinkham's Liver Pills, eventually regaining ability to work and vowing to keep the remedies at home. She thanks the company and urges others to try the products.
A new manufacturing and contracting firm, the B. and J. Concrete Products Co., organized with a $50,000 capital, will operate in Red Oak. Charles Barnes serves as president with Ralph Jackson as secretary. The company will manufacture cement and clay products and engage in general contracting. Local figures W B Timmins and Paper Harper are connected to the venture.
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