04 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
1
The News Telegraph denounces yellow paint as a symbol of treachery and urges citizens to display unwavering patriotism. It argues there is no middle ground, champions a square-toed American stance, and warns that painting premises yellow signals suspected disloyalty, fueling fear and mob mentality.
The passage insists there is no room for doubt or disloyalty, warning that the present requires firm stance and loyalty rather than subtle evasions or wavering behavior. It emphasizes decisive action over indecision.
A column condemns those who dodge income tax honesty as unAmerican. It warns that evading taxes undermines loyalty, despite supporting other patriotic causes. The piece refrains from naming individuals, signaling universal censure.
The Chicago Tribune notes Secretary McAdoo resembles Pooh-Bah from Gilbert and Sullivan, saying running railroads is minor, running the treasury is a stunt, and running for president demands much time. If he handles it all, he earns a palm for workerlike effort and versatility.
Former President William H. Taft is lauded for his speeches to army men at the cantonments. The praise calls him a major American figure dedicating time and talent to the country while rivals now oppose or retreat.
The Guatemala city earthquake triggered a rapid Red Cross relief effort. A relief ship was already en route within four hours of word of the disaster, praised as swift American genius and enterprise. The speaker urges the War Department to study Red Cross practices while action is timely.
A compact recap of notes from 35 years ago dated January 4 1883 about W W Williams becoming store keeper at Atlantic Alcohol works and other local movements including visits, callers and parties. plus a 15 years ago snapshot from January 1903 noting cornet band reorganization efforts and residents traveling or visiting relatives and friends.
This morning Nedla and Mrs. M Hunt of Denver Colorado visited Mrs W M Holt on Spruce Street. Al Petit made a short visit with relatives and friends in Anita today.
The poem Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason satirizes wartime fundraising as a cheerful duty. A speaker jokes about digging for coins to support the war, noting reluctance and humor in giving while solicitors push for more. Copyright 1917 Geo. Matthew Adams.
Anita Iowa deep into a busy social week with multiple brief notices of residents visiting relatives in Menlo Staples Valley Junction Des Moines and Atlantic and trips to Omaha Gowria and Des Moines. Names include Alex Addie Ob erholtz George Robinson Ruth Wilkins J.D. Young J. W. Lamb Tobias family and others.
Mrs. Alton Heller of Christopher Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing four years of irregularities weakness and nervousness. She says doctors failed but the remedy restored health and regularity.
A crowded round of visits and trips across Iowa and nearby states unfolds as families connect during the holidays. Individuals including Dr. Chas Anders of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, and many others visit kin in Des Moines, Atlantic, Griswold, Ottumwa, and Adair while some travel to join relatives in nearby towns.
An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle alternative to calomel to purify the liver and bowels. The ad claims 90 percent of sickness stems from digestive issues and touts the tablets as a source of natural buoyancy and energy. Boxes are priced 10c and 20c and are advertised as olive colored.
The community welcomed 1918 with social visits and holiday celebrations. Notables include Harry Carey and Vera Hook attending gatherings, Chas Thompson harvesting ice, Anita merchants enjoying strong holiday trade, and Mr. and Mrs. McDermott hosting visitors. Mrs. Peter Scott Sr. spent New Year’s with relatives in Atlantic as Red Cross nurse sister arrives in France. G. K. Wilson becomes rural carrier on route four, replacing Oscar Bartley, starting New Year’s day and mail sorting on the holiday.
Roy Deeming of Anita enlists at Des Moines as wireless operator. Earl Caddock named orderly to Gen. Getty at Camp Dodge. Government agents active in southwest Iowa after anti American talk. Audubon County sees threats of lynching involving Ralph C. Sweeley. Sweeley recently enlisted at Camp Dodge. Ivan Reaves injured husking near Sliney Fremont County. leg injury may end his Army trial at Camp Dodge. Anita Tribune notes F R Haley dentist in Opera House Block.
A notice promotes Anuric as a cure for gout and uric acid build up. It urges drinking water daily, a milk and vegetable diet, and three daily doses of Anuric for a month. The ad claims kidneys filter poisons and suggests sending 10 cents for a trial pack and further information.
Mr and Mrs Turtle discuss visiting cousins Mr and Mrs Snapping Turtle to save money amid rising prices. They plan a round of calls to friends, announce a home in Turtle Grove Pond, and imagine the turtles growing up happily as their own eggs hatch. The scene ends with them content in Turtleland.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief note about a Thattle, daughter of a person or place named ake dinver, with unclear context and missing surrounding details. The line suggests a genealogical or notice fragment without verifiable facts or dates.
Report from Camp Dodge Iowa dated January 4 notes officials closely inspect canned foods and cereals after several instances of powdered glass contamination. Authorities review packs from the packing town and set aside suspect items for investigation as the pattern remains unclear.
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