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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
1
Advertises post office classifications and advertising rates under Act of Congress. Lists subscription and mailing options with prices for U S Canada and foreign countries. Notes Associated Press membership and republication rights.
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive evening papers may arrange delivery by calling before seven o clock. Call Red 403 for service. This telephone number is not the News Telegraph number.
A candidate announces they are not seeking the Republican nomination for state legislature. They state the decision will rest with Republican voters at the primary on June 7, 1920, highlighting party choice rather than an active campaign.
A verse from Walt Mason laments a bid to quit work and run for county clerk, praising a man of virtue and high gifts while acknowledging flaws and the challenge of public service in a ceremonial tone.
The speaker notes that private tasks earn praise while public duties in office invite harsh judgment and possible impeachment. He compares personal performance to civic service, lamenting voters’ quick ire and relentless scrutiny of officials despite effort and eloquence. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
Jean Jules Jusserand, aged 65, has served as France’s ambassador in Washington for 18 years, fostering close Franco American friendship. Born in Lyons, he grew up with English readers, joined the French diplomatic service in 1876, and began abroad in London. He is also known for literary works, notably A Literary History of the English People.
A fragmented list notes William Scarbrough, Belfast born builder of the Savannah who died in New York 11 June 1898, plus events such as the 1820 Misromise Bill passage, 1829 Gibraltar storm, 1870 Texas ratifying the Fourteenth Amendment, Charlotte Cushman death in Boston 1810, 1892 Arthur Balfour Irish Local Government Bill introduction, 1898 Willard founder of the World’s W.G. IT. U. dies in New York City, and British Buller reoccupying Colonia streets.
A St Paul resident Mr Terrien of 624 St Peter Street reports rapid health recovery after taking Tanlac. He describes long years of stomach pain, nervousness, and constipation followed by a major improvement and a weight gain of twenty pounds in two months. The testimonial appears in an Atlantic advertised notice.
Jean Jules Jusserand famed French ambassador and dean of foreign diplomats in Washington marks 65. Rt Rev Theodore N Morrison Iowa bishop marks 70. Col William L Kenly retired A B A A ruler born Baltimore County 56. William Sloane prominent New Yorker born 47. James P Goodrich Indiana governor born Winchester 56. George Mogridgns New York pitcher born Rochester 30.
Governor Low den of Illinois kicked off a speaking tour across South Dakota on today’s agenda. Generals and officials plan appearances in Minneapolis and New York as part of broader political and civic events.
One year ago today Italy refused arbitration over territorial claims in Dagmatia. Austria restored two hundred million dollars in treasure taken from Trieste during the war. The higher ranks in civil service remain inaccessible to women while lower grades pay men less for the same work.
In Dallas on February 18 a 48 year old man named Dan Clay, declared dead of influenza, supposedly revived on a slab during embalming. An undertaker's assistant reported the uncanny moment seeking medical aid. An ambulance surgeon rushed to the scene but could not restore life until after the burial preparations began.
The speaker, a finance professional, promotes a town area investment in a local enterprise. He claims backing from prominent local financiers who visited Des Moines to verify management and purposes. He invites readers to meet at his office for full details and offers a free information booklet.
An old advertisement touts genuine Bayer Aspirin tablets in small tin boxes of 12 priced at a few cents. It lists uses including headache colds pain neuralgia lumbago rheumatism and notes it is a physician prescribed remedy. The Bayer trade mark is shown as a product of Bayer Manufacture with ties to Shloylica¢id.
Wood and Savery of Atlantic Iowa announce farm loans at 5 percent 5 6 percent and 6 percent. Call and see them for terms and details.
Delegates from across the country meet in Cedar Rapids February 18 to debate school transportation for consolidated rural schools and the need for additional funding. The conference, organized by the U S Department of Education with the state board and teachers college, runs through Thursday with reports from many states.
An old testimonial from Mrs. Wm Bunnett of 423 Emn St praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for back pain and lumbago relief with lasting results and continued faith in the remedy. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. adv. Also notes French wealth divide.
Washington reports that President Wilson is improving as doctors said a relapse had not occurred last night. Dr Francis A. Dereum, a Philadelphia specialist, was summoned for an all night conference at the White House amid circulating rumors of his health status.
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