23 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1920
Page
1
Rate card lists options for carrier delivery one month or six months, annual at various prices. It shows mail rates within the United States and abroad, with six and three month durations, and a monthly option.
Atlantic subscribers to the News- Telegraph may have evening papers delivered if they call before seven o'clock at phone number Red 403. This number is not the News-Telegraph's number.
A candidate declares intent for the Republican nomination for state legislature. The announcement states qualification as a candidate and that the primary will be held June 1920, with voters of the party to decide.
A Washington Day piece honors George Washington as a foundational leader. It contrasts his selfless leadership with later presidents, praising his restraint from personal ambition and his lasting impact on the nation.
Cass county in Iowa is urged against nominating a Cass Republican as a national convention delegate. The piece argues Cass should yield no candidate, noting the county’s strong Republican base yet criticizing past distribution of influence and suggesting bias by railroad interests.
The editorial argues rail unions push for control of transport and oppose compulsory arbitration, threatening industry through strikes. It condemns radicals within unions, praises measured service members, and cites wartime losses from unpreparedness. It criticizes opponents of universal military training while praising Baker and the administration.
An editorial argues the states highway program will rapidly advance within five years as public sentiment grows across counties. It stresses careful study of road priority, favors national routes like Lincoln Jefferson and River to River, and warns against early line changes that waste funds.
In an editorial the Emporia Gazette editor laments press freedom as he runs for Republican convention delegate, claiming recent campaigning tethers commentary. He cites caution from Kansas Governor Henry Allen and Toronto Kelley, urging restraint and humor while criticizing the Democratic Party and inviting safer topics for eight weeks.
W B Timmins, known as Paper Hunter, vows to retire from festive pages and politics. He recalls past flirtations with Roosevelt, Murdock, and Ailen, now fearing consequences as he becomes a respectable public figure and candidate. He warns readers of looming accountability and the shift from jests to decorum.
Promotes a laxative product for kids urging mothers to identify the California brand. Claims safe, pleasant tasting use with full dosing directions on each bottle and urges mothers to give it without fear. Includes a jingle-like endorsement of the fruit flavor and authority of the California name.
C F Brouss of Gladstone Illinois praised Tanlac after his wife suffered indigestion nervousness and pain for years. He says after three bottles she gained nineteen pounds regained health and can do housework again claiming Christmas felt like a Tanlac Christmas as the medicine sold in Atlantic by Arthur Lee and other druggists.
A poem by George Matthew Adams laments a funeral's dreary rite. It mocks a long sermon and moaning mourners, contrasting grim imagery with a wish to dodge death and seek a brisk burial. The speaker rejects moralizing praise and imagines a straightforward churchyard interment.
The column lists birthdays of Dr. John H. Virleht founder of the Chautauqua movement born in Tuscaroosa Alabama 88 years ago today Mrs Margaret Deland writer born in Allegheny Pa 63 years ago Sir George Cave British statesman born London 64 years ago Jonathan Bourne Jr former Oregon senator born New Bedford Mass 69 years ago James Leo O Neil Washington Nationals shortstop born St Louis ? Carl Morrin famed Oklahoma boxing man born Fulton Ky 84 years ago Also Priscilla Club meeting moved to Thursday with Mrs Townsend hosting and Elizabeth Oakes arranging a talk on aircraft routes.
Warren G Harding, nearing the end of his first Senate term, is poised to receive formal endorsement from Ohio Republicans at a Columbus gathering. A conservative Republican, he rose to national prominence at the 1942 Republican convention for his eloquence. Born in Ohio, Harding runs a newspaper business and began public service in state government before moving to the lieutenant governor’s post in 1904 and governor candidacy in 1910. He later won a Senate seat in 1914 after Theodore Burton’s term expired.
Farm loans are available at 6 percent and 6 1/2 percent with flexible terms. Wood and Savery of Atlantic, Iowa invite borrowers to call for details and to discuss financing options.
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