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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
5
A police inquiry follows the discovery of Bernard’s body at a university boarding house. A pistol, a letter addressed to a trusted figure, and a note signed loving are found, with early speculation focusing on a possible motive tied to a campus life crisis.
An economy event text describes Gillette's twenty seventh January clearance with prices cut on blankets underwear and various garments. Ads note battery service from Ackerman Tire, Dodge coach demand, and a Globe-Wernicke bookcase promotion. Theater and radio ads, medical products, and local business notices fill the page amid weather and service disruptions.
Funeral services for Mrs Crozier of Cumberland were held at 1 40 PM at the local church with Rev Brewiing and Rev H J Howard officiating. Burial was in Atlantic cemetery. She leaves her husband Clyde Crozier a son Cleo Crozier a granddaughter Patricia Annette Crozier and sister Elle Andrews. Pallbearers from Cumberland RN A included Mrs Adj Black and several local women. Visiting parents Mrs Lyle Ramsey of Colorado arrive to see relatives.
The council approves ordinances on water rent liability shifting landlords to cover charges, increases the grocery wagon license from 210 to 500 annually, and revises delinquent poll tax collection to the city. Three ordinances await publication. session focused on routine bills and administrative actions.
A fragmented OCR reading notes the budget director submitting a report on state institutions. It mentions a student or college context and references possible data points, though the text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
A report on the Christmas fund showing gradual progress with small contributions. Local shopkeepers and vendors helped raise funds through sales of supplies, with total disbursements reaching 880.75 and an overdraft of 33.79. The Farmers Savings loans will carry the balance as the fund remains open until fully paid, with a detailed report to follow.
A garbled obituary notes the death of a Omaha area resident connected to Chestnut Street and local police ties. It mentions surviving wife, sister, two sons, and a daughter, with minimal clear dates or names due to OCR corruption.
Harry Cook of Fourth and Locquet Streets reports finding a half burned fiery cross in his yard this morning. He says he carried it to the Ku Klux Klan headquarters in the Farnets Bank building and left it at the door. Cook, a Catholic church member, has had discussions with Klan members about property restitution.
Mrs V I Martin widow of Howry Martin and county resident is critically ill at her home 907 Laurel Street with pneumonia. Immediate family and kin listed, condition described as serious.
A crowd gathered last evening at the Tabernacle for a sermon on the devil. Ian the losing aide reports quotes from speakers arguing the devil’s presence and influence, with ministers and locals debating belief and temptation amid a smoky, storied setting.
Shah Prince Rafel Emmanuel of Musapatamiz addressed the high school auditorium last evening before a large audience and answered questions about his native land. He is scheduled to speak again this afternoon to grade pupils and had previously addressed the Lions Club during the week.
Des Moines January 7 The town highway commission today submitted its report to Governor Kendall proposing a statewide gasoline tax of two cents per gallon and transferring the primary road system to the commission for control.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with a drop in temperatures. Skies are expected to clear but chilly air may persist, especially after sunset. Winds light, bringing a cool, dry week ahead.
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