17 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
1
Auntie Newselegraph announces advertising rates and contact details. The paper, published by News Publishing Company in Atlantic Iowa, lists carrier and mail subscription options including monthly and yearly rates for U S and international destinations. Directors, editors, and managers are named.
A terse header notes that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish its dispatches and locally credited news in this paper. No further details or events are provided in the fragment.
Atlantic subscribers to the News Telegraph may arrange evening delivery by calling before seven o clock. Call Red 403 for service. This number is not the News Telegraph contact.
A Republican announces intent to seek the party nomination for state representative. The primary election is set for June 1920, with the candidate awaiting voters’ decision.
The poem by Walt Mason depicts a speaker urged to retire due to age and a “bundle” saved, prompting a witty refusal to abandon his art. It contrasts external urging with the artist’s commitment to continue composing and performing despite aging.
Mrs. John Masher died from severe burns after wind blew curtains over a cook stove, igniting a pan of gasoline. Her husband, who owned the Savage store in Hamburg, Iowa, was seriously burned while attempting to rescue her, in the February incident.
The speaker, clinging to his songcraft, laments aging and the loss of musical vigor. He imagines a future where he lounges with a rocking chair and a fire, yet rejects quiet retirement, insisting he will not abandon his lyre or cease writing, despite time passing and others around him fading.
Today commemorates the 159th anniversary of David Stone a U S senator and North Carolina governor. The day also features national events across multiple cities including France Canada and the United States with political social and educational activities reported.
A compact note catalogs notable dates and figures: John Pickering born in Salem and dying in Boston, events including the 1815 Treaty of Ghent ratification, 1870 Mississippi readmission to the Union, 1874 Gladstone’s resignation, 1906 Grand Duke Sergius’ assassination, and 1919 Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s death. Also a fragmentary ad for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Ten and Tee’s Drug Store.
Educators from many states gather for the consolidated school conference in Iowa. Topics include taxation, transportation, roads, course of study, teacher preparation, salaries, and libraries. Governors Harding and McKelvie are on the program. others invited. Also notices of sheriff sale for Arthur DeBn with details of property in Atlantic Cafe, 319 Chestnut Street, Atlantic Iowa.
A sheriff’s notice signed by G. I. Willis, deputy, referencing authority of W. A. McKee as sheriff, directs county action under legal authority. The fragment confirms official role and the deputy’s signature.
Neal received an average of 120 dollars per animal for thirty two Poland China pigs at Cass county fair grounds. Ray Neal of Grote township led the sale with gifts. Frank Anderson of Pacific Junction paid 285 dollars for a fall gift. Anderson is father of Claude F. Anderson, cashier at Town State Bank of Atlantic. Charles Mills of Cumberland sold thirty five Poland sows.
In a Tampico oil district tale, John Lancaster faked wealth and held a district life insurance post to woo Mrs. Emily W. Lancaster. The couple wed, but three weeks later she filed for divorce, claiming his debts and unpaid loans left her with a worthless check.
Dr Edward D's discusses investment in financial firms buying roads wholesale and selling retail shares. He argues bonds back the company, so shareholders gain bond profits with added equity risk control, emphasizing management quality as key to safety. He notes underbuilt cities create long term profitable financing opportunities for developers.
The article discusses digestion over quantity, asserting strength comes from thoroughly chewed food. It suggests waste and indigestion can be reduced by proper mastication. It mentions a product named Chamber- as a remedy to aid digestion and assimilation.
James Moore Hickson, healing lay magic figure, will conduct a healing mission for Nebraska and Iowa Episcopalians in Council Bluffs on March 28 and 24. Des Moines and Omaha churches sought him. bishops Shaler and Longley support the event. He has drawn widespread attention for claimed divine healing power.
David F Houston born Monroe North Carolina 64 years ago today and new Treasury Secretary. Lord Oskwith Chief Industrial Commissioner of Great Britain born 59 years ago today. James R Riggs Assistant Secretary of Agriculture born Sullivan County Bid. Donald Brian musical star born St Johns Minnesota 43 years ago today. Anita Stewart noted as a celebrated American motion picture figure.
Fragmentary notes recall a Brooklyn born actress with a storied career. References to age and lineage hint at a celebrated family background and late 19th or early 20th century context, but the text is garbled and provides few verifiable specifics.
London society buzzes as Marquis Blanfard weds Mary Gadogan daughter of the American Vanderbilt line. The groom, heir to the Marlborough dukedom, is the eldest son of the Duchess and anticipated to inherit the storied title. He was born at Spencer House, London.
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