28 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
1
Advertises post office business in Atlantic Iowa under act of March 3, 1879. Lists directors stockholders CHASE and CHASE family as fiduciaries and managers. Includes telephones and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in the U S and abroad. Mentions Associated Press news rights.
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive their papers in the evening may arrange a delivery if they call before seven o clock. Call Red 403. This telephone number is not the News Telegraph number.
M B Nelson announces self as candidate for school board at the election date to be held in March and seeks the Republican nomination for state representative, subject to party voters at the June primary in 1920. The notice lists candidacy details and party affiliation.
A newspaper editorial advocates Rotarian ideals urging every worker to see their occupation as a meaningful end in itself. It argues that true service quality, not just pay, builds better society and personal satisfaction through intelligent, diligent effort.
The departure of former county official Kelley from this city to Louise county is learned with regret by friends he made during his stay. He filled a hard job well, earned respect, and leaves with good opinion and best wishes for his future.
A critical view argues unions fail to prove how to cut living costs, dismissing calls as impractical and deceitful. It links inflation to postwar production cuts and export shortages, contending reductions hinge on lower production costs and expanded output rather than wage hikes.
The Literary Digest features front page pictures of potential presidents. The caption discusses the meaning of “Possibili ty” and ponders candidates like William among others.
In Council Bluffs on February 28, four men were killed when armed bandits burst into a pool hall, firing into the crowd. Two more people were in critical condition at a hospital, and a ninth person was wounded. Victims named include Harold Roberts and others. several workers and alleged bandits are identified among the injured and dead.
A compact timeline lists notable events and figures from 1835 to 1916 including William L Wilson becoming Postmaster General, Julian Lathrop Stanford’s death linking to Palo Alto University, and U S Senate ratifying a protectorate treaty over Haiti. It notes Majuba Hill Boer defeat and other international episodes.
A poem by George Matthew Adams laments recurring flu and criticizes a US political figure. The narrator mocks wartime causes of disease and questions accountability, juxtaposing illness with legal punishment and police action, ending with renewed physical remedies.
William B. McKinley has served fifteen years as representative of Illinois Nineteenth District, and seeks a senatorial role once held by Lawrence Y. Sharman. A long-time gas and electric utilities magnate, he built wealth in Illinois cities and rose from clerk to banking leader, currently residing in Champaign.
A brief commemorative note marks the anniversary of events from the preceding year in the ongoing conflict. The item notes milestones and emphasizes the continuing impact on affected cities and military movements.
Report from Atlanta on the opening of the Southern Congress of the League of Nations. Also noted is a British freighter collision incident in New York harbor involving the Lord Dufferin and the Aquitania. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and constipation priced at a quarter, with endorsement from Mrs. A W Milne of St George Utah.
Records from today note the centenary birth of Henri Vieuxtejijis, famed Belgian composer. In Tuscon Arizona Republicans met to elect six alternates for the national convention while Georgia Republicans fixed dates for their state gathering. New York Governor Lowden spoke to the legislature as a presidential candidate. Nebraska and Wyoming opened filings for homestead applications in a 6000 acre North Platte valley tract, slated for early March settlement.
Sir Vincent Meredith a leading Canadian banker born in London Ontario turns 70 Geraldine Farrer famed opera star and film actress born Melrose Massachusetts is 38 Thomas W Bickett North Carolina governor born Monroa North Carolina is 51 Samuel W McCall former Massachusetts governor born East Providence Pa is 60 John P White former Mine Workers of America president born Coal Valley Pa is 60 Julius Kahn California congressman born in Germany is 59 Earle Williams renowned photoplay actor born Sacramento California is 40
Ranchers in the northwest section seriously consider coyote farming in conjunction with their sheep ranches. The plan aims to exploit coyotes for ranching profits and pest control, drawing interest from local farmers seeking new agricultural ventures.
Old timers say ranching coyotes would not be difficult with jackrabbits as chief food. Coyotes rely on jackrabbits plus prairie chickens ducks and small animals. Rabbit drives mark open conflict with jackrabbits. prairie wolves raids worry sheepmen. Main drawback is the high cost of woven wire for pasture enclosures.
Uncle TM promises Florida superiority over California for health home and money seekers in a climate of 71.71 degrees and irrigation free fruit yields from $200 to $33,000 per acre. He touts a location 1,000 miles closer to 140 million people, a Tampa market, and a free book from Bruce Tampa Highlands Chicago. Round trip rail fare offered on Saturdays with 10 acres or more purchase.
Dallas Texas November 28 Political fires blaze as 1920 campaigns begin in Texas with factions in the Democratic party. The Bailey faction and the regular Democrats clash while a new American Party forms from Ferguson supporters. Bailey vows to run against the League of Nations, push state rights, and oppose nationwide prohibition and woman suffrage rulings. The contest centers on which candidate the regular Democrats will nominate to oppose Bailey.
Notice requests Moore and Clark to call at the store and settle outstanding accounts as business is to be completed. The message indicates a finalization of dealings and an effort to close the matter.
On Prince Edward Island a handful of residents began silver fox farming on a shoe-string. Market demand has surged with skins fetching high prices. Jamea Taplin sold a 220 acre ranch with 68 foxes for over 100000 dollars. Ranchers credit horse meat from improved fur quality.
Funeral director and embalmer firm promoting hearse and ambulance service with a listed phone Green 317 for arrangements and interments.
Cape Girardeau Missouri February 28 Oak logs in perfect preservation were unearthed at six feet depth by workers surveying near the town Residents recall logs laid in 1826 to form a corduroy road and covered about sixty years ago The find adds a glimpse into early road building methods and local history.
Colds arise from bacteria in the throat and nose of healthy people. Exposure to chill or fatigue weakens resistance, allowing colds to thrive. A bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, used as directed, soon banishes the cold. neglect can lead to serious diseases. Obtainable everywhere.
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