04 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
1
The article argues that universal training strengthens citizenship character national dignity and self respect and warns that ignoring this lesson would be folly and criminal in a period of global tension advocating a balanced approach to peace and security without partisanship.
The piece argues there is no real opposition to universal military training, accusing opponents of naiveté about future wars. It criticizes hopes for a flawless League of Nations and warns about the futility of treaties if misused. The author cites European hatreds, racial tensions, and Mexican actions alongside distrust of demobilization.
A light verse noting a sunny winter day lifts spirits and jokes about the seasonal turn. The piece playfully observes people seeking warmth, birds failing to migrate, and older folks venturing outdoors, ending with a comic nod to aging and mortality.
Des Moines Iowa January 4 State Treasurer Edwin H Hoyt will ask the legislature to fund continued work to collect collateral inheritance taxes overdue across the state A traveling appointee has located unpaid taxes due to ignorance of the law and collections have risen by 46181 23 in the past year The plan aims to curb nonpayment which creates a perpetual lien with 8 percent interest and hundreds of thousands of dollars allegedly due statewide for twenty years or more
The capital issues committee, a Treasury war adjunct, aims to seek congressional legislation to permanently curb the issue and sale of worthless securities as a remedy to a western mining state led national scandal. It accuses swindlers of exploiting Liberty bonds by swapping them for worthless stock promising huge dividends. It urges state action as primary, arguing fraudulent stock issues originate in chartered corporations under flawed state seals. It warns against centralization in Washington and calls for states to enforce their duties to stop the evil.
In the Southern District of Iowa the debtor George Knoke of Atlantic Cass County was adjudicated a bankrupt on January 2 1919. The first meeting of creditors is set for January 18 1919 at 10:00 A M to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Fremont Benjamin Referee in Bankruptcy will preside.
Major George W. Simmons of St. Louis will sail with a four man staff from San Francisco to Vladivostok on January 6 to survey Red Cross relief in Siberia. The mission, started at allied government request, may continue three months to decide on future policy and extent of aid for Czech Slovak refugees and troops.
Iowa City news reports the State Historical Society will publish eight to ten volumes detailing Iowa’s role in World War I. Led by Supt. Benjamin F. Shambaugh, the project aims to preserve personal testimonies and civic ideals, creating a lasting memorial to Iowa’s wartime sacrifices.
Readers learn from testimonials that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eases coughs and colds. My. O. Cook of Macon Illinois praises quick relief, Mrs James A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri extols its unbeatable effect, and H J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania notes cure after settled cold on chest. Obtainable everywhere.
The author states relocation of their office from the Gillespie building to the suite in the Fulton building previously vacated by Dr. R. A. Gamble. Fronting party identified as 343 GG. Clark, M. D. confirms the update.
A list names grand jurors from Atlantic Cass township Grove Benton Union Lincoln Noble Edna Pymosa Pleasant Franklin and more. Petit jurors include Claus Barnholdt Franklin Frank Berry Massena Dave Bissler Massena Edward Bourch Noble W T Briscoe Magseena H G Brown W Brownlee and others. A testimonial from Mattoon Illinois notes relief from indigestion after Chamberlain’s Tablets.
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal brand medicine as a back pain remedy. It warns of kidney ache symptoms and touts Haarlem Haarlem Copmanen ta and labs in Haarlem, Holland. It advises buyers to ask for Gold Medal and to ensure the name appears on the bottle.
In Cedar Rapids on January 4 burglars broke into the Boysen Jewelry store during the night and stole jewelry worth several thousand dollars. Many diamonds were among the loot, and police report no clues yet, deeming it a professional job.
A brief notice discusses ear nut coke as a viable substitute for hard coal. It highlights comparable energy output and potential cost savings for consumers and industries considering fuel replacements. The source emphasizes practical applications and market interest without speculative or sensational details.
Real estate transfers listed dated December 31 1918 show Henry Sanny to John Sanny and Nina N Klass to R B Stor er, with several parcels in Griswold Atlantic Massena and Istada Massena sub, values ranging up to 5000 dollars. Peter Smith and wife to Ona Haworth guardian wd, mortgaged property in Atlantic district for 2460 dollars. Quick Cure for Croup advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for hoarseness with prompt effectiveness.
Time schedule cards list Rock Island routes between Stuart and Council Bluffs with eastbound and westbound trains. Local freights and flyers depart at various times, carrying passengers daily except Sundays, including connections to Griswold Brasch on the Aurilian Branch with leave and arrive windows from morning to evening.
Fragmented rail timetable text shows stations Kimballton Elk Horm Hansen Gate Smith Lake Harriadale and Axtive with times scattered and unclear. The line hints at a schedule for Tuesdays and Thursdays but lacks coherent structure or complete details.
Directory-style notice for Whateasia and Retail Department Store offering tobacco lines and cigarettes with prompt attention to orders. Advises location at 14-16 West 6th Street Atlantis Butler Transfer truck work specialty. Phone 288,4.
Birth notices list Merlin Louis to Herbert L Holste and Victoria township Victoria. Dorothy Elinor to Claire W Darner and Atlane tte. Harvey H Weaver and Edna township a son Stanford. Amana Maxine to Raymond B Shepard and wife Atlantic. Marvin E Wallace to Henry L Potter and wife Cumberland and a son Atlantic.
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