20 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
1
The Atlantic newspaper lists post office entry as second class matter under act of Congress. Directors include Charles Chase and P. Chase as editors and managers. Telephones for business and news, plus varying subscription rates by carrier and mail, are provided, with Associated Press membership noted.
Atlantic readers who do not receive the News Telegraph in the evening may arrange delivery by calling before seven o clock. Phone number Red 403. This number is not the News Telegraph’s listing.
A candidate announces run for the Republican nomination for state legislature. Subject to party voters at the primary to be held June 4, 1920. Cc. W. Huey.
President Wilson opposes the Adriatic settlement and rejects guarantees to redraw borders. The approach is seen by unbiased observers as dangerous, predicting endless trouble as nations eye denied seaward territories and potential conflicts rise.
James J. Walsh argues influenza recurs through epidemics each winter, tracing history back to Hippocrates and noting that recurrences affect older people more. He criticizes quack remedies, urges crowd avoidance, fresh air, plain food, and careful nursing while dismissing whiskey as aid. He doubts significant mortality impact this year.
A critique of President Wilson's stance on the League of Nations covenant and reservations. The text argues the Adriatic dispute may push for changes and cautions against guaranteeing contentious territorial arrangements. Includes a spoof poem about sympathy and human kindness.
Jared Y Sanders, former Louisiana governor and current U S representative, announces his bid for the United States Senate from Louisiana. His early life included a Confederate veteran father’s death when Sanders was 12, leading him to head a family of eight and work as a country store clerk, printing office laborer, editor, and later law student. He entered the Louisiana legislature in 1890, where he made a notable record through his activism on race, racing, and liquor regulation.
In St Paul Minnesota, 1772 Wordss Worth Avenue resident Harkress describes severe kidney, back and digestive troubles. After trying various medicines he credits Tanlac with rapid improvement, saying he gained ten pounds, sleeps well, breathes easier, and can work again. Advertised by Arthur Lee and local druggists.
Brief note from the era states that General Pershing denied reports of poor camp conditions and a high death rate at Brest. The message came after a shooting incident affecting leaders, with a cabled clarification issued to counter the claims and reassure allied operations. The fragmentary text references pence, generals, and wartime censorship in a distant theater.
Entries list notable anniversaries: 1810 Andreas Hofer’s execution during the Tyrolean insurrection. 1870 death of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s survivor in Lake Erie battles. 1878 Cardinal Pecci elected Pope Leo XIII. 1898 United States senator W N Roach from North Dakota. 1895 repeal of anti Jesuit laws in Germany. 1901 Hawaii’s first territorial legislature. 1919 Habibullah Khan of Afghanistan assassinated.
Havana reports Cuba marking the 12th anniversary of the start of the insurrection that led to the republic. Citizens celebrate in streets as the nation recalls the struggle and the founding events.
Louise Victoria elder daughter of the late King Edward and sister of King George V is remembered on her 53rd birthday. Also listed are soprano Mary Garden born in Aberdeen 43 years ago, Earl Beauchamp a British statesman born 48 years ago, and Herbert S. Hadley former Missouri governor born in Olathe Kansas 48 years ago.
A Peoria area report states farmer Williamson, three miles from Manville, lost his three children in a devastating blaze that consumed the family home. Authorities say fire destroyed the dwelling and killed the children, leaving the father in shock.
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