23 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
1
A fragment lists telephones for business and editorial offices with an entry noting No. 13 and a news department contact at 424. The OCR text appears incomplete but indicates newsroom communication lines and department labeling.
The News-Telegraph argues for letting osteopaths serve in the war, urges fairness in policy. It discusses Dr. Evans rebutting the belief that a fetus six months from conception can be influenced by maternal shocks, deeming such “bunk” and stressing that temperament is not prefigured by the mother’s experiences.
A vintage ad describes Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment offering relief from sore throat and chest discomfort without blistering. It contrasts with old fashioned plaster methods and claims rapid easing of pain.
An old period ad extols Zemo for eczema and skin clarity at 35c or $1 extra large, praising its antiseptic, non greasy formula. The piece also includes editorial notes on poetry, Prohibition, wages, war thrift stamps, and a Taft boxing anecdote, reflecting era miscellany.
The essay reflects on William Patt and views the Chicago milk controversy as a struggle for fair returns by producers, not public exploitation. It notes Daniels’ son in the Quartermaster Department and defends the son and secretary, stresses the army supply role, and praises Atlantic band members for patriotic support at big meetings.
Items from February 28, 1918 note a Third Regiment Band masquerade ball with strong attendance and profits. The Scheel child, three, died. funeral from the Scheel residence. Dramatic Club rehearsals advance for March 5 and 6 plays Caste and Shasher and Crasher. Anita Times editor E W Blakesley announces retirement.
The text records the retirement of the editor and announces Sherman F. Meyera as the new head. It notes Mrs Jesse Blessing of Washington Ohio and Miss Lettie Wilson of Des Moines visiting Miss Eva Jones and Mr John Toft in the city.
Fifteen years ago today on February 23, 1903 Walter Allen plans to move to Chariton to start his own dry goods business after two years with J. Hi Marshall in the city. A. H. Goodspeed sails to Audubon for a farm assignment at Chas Johnson's. Hal Egbert goes to Des Moines to visit relatives with Onerah Kringel and Vera Anderson visit Brayton friends. J B Fulton returns from Cherokee county after a week with kin. G H Thorley returns from Des Moines on business. Miss Hdlth Pruitt returns from Ayo'ca friends.
A poem by Geo. Matthew Adams from 1918 reflects on wartime thrift as the speaker shifts from luxury to frugality. It details saving habits, extended use of worn items, and shared household duties while noting a small personal gain in daily spending.
The speaker urges oats as a favored crop and urges farmers to sow heavily. Early maturing crops south of latitude 40 will benefit from weather improvements from Feb 28 to March 3 with expected rains in northern Mexico and southwest Texas where drought damaged crops in 1916 and 1917. From March 1, planters in the aguth should intensify efforts on early maturing crops.
A vintage advertisement notes people nearby with crabbed dispositions may suffer disordered stomach constipation or headaches. It suggests Chamberlains Tablets as a quick remedy to improve mood and cheerfulness, claiming wide success and easy obtainability everywhere.
Fay Robinson of Griswold visited the Thomas Stockham home. Harvey and Leona Goodwin recover from grippe. Mr. Goodwin and Ruby ill. Wm. Locke of Manchester visited his sister Mrs Thomas Stockham after sixteen years. Doris Rodgers and Melvin Rodgers ill with scarlet fever. family quarantined. Chas Ehle and wife move to Bert McPherrin's while awaiting possession of Rodgers farm. Elva White recovering from serious accident. School attendance down to five due to sickness and weather. Will Stockham returns to Grinwood to resume studies. Harry and Mrs McCartney of Griswold visiting. Mrs Clyde Bowen of Anita visits. Will Aldrich’s two-style boys sick with colds but improving. Jacob Holmes and family visiting. recently moved to Weatherby farm. Ladies Union club elects officers at last meeting.
Washington reports a first class weather bulletin forecasting a centralized storm crossing the continent February 22 to 27 with a warm wave through February 26 and a cold wave February 25 to March 1. The system threatens blizzards and travel disruption, urging farmers to complete grain sales before impact, as conditions spread from the Pacific slope to Newfoundland by March 6.
The item records a successful year’s work and a good attendance. An all tag meeting is scheduled with Mrs Storer on February 27. Harry McCartney suffers with neuralgia of the face. Walter Storer sawed wood on Tuesday for Orville Morgan. Earl Rodgers hauled fat hogs to Anita on Wednesday. Chris Brown and family visited Sunday with relatives.
Advertisement from the National Medical Institute of Milwaukee Wisconsin offering a free information packet titled Relief. It promises a safe reliable aid for irregular or delayed Triumph Pills and cautions against experimenting with other products. Requires mailing address for free particulars.
Local column from Grant Township records multiple social notes. Residents and visitors include Mrs F M Sheley, Mr and Mrs D L Spiker, J W Spiker, Ehler Husmann, Glen Lackey, Wilma Wagner, Frank Smith, Crandall, E Miller, Carston Henneberg, Anita buyers, B D Carlton, Ray Miller, Ernest Miller, Wm Hlery, Mrs F Husmann, Mrs Raymond Miller, Mrs L D Pearson, Pleasant Valley School eighth grade tents, Rubble, Irma Newton, John Henderson, B F Hugmann, Ruth Dhje, Charles, and others visiting homes in Atlantic and Walnut areas.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy provides prompt relief and is pleasant and safe for young children. A favorite with mothers, it is obtainable everywhere.
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