09 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a rates list with amounts and years. The text mentions one year and prices like five dollars per year and two dollars, but the source is garbled. No clear entities or event context beyond pricing.
A wartime appeal urges unity across all origins, urging foreign born and native citizens alike to stand with the United States in the war effort. It stresses loyalty to the flag, obedience to law, and the duty to defend democracy against tyranny.
A reader denounces the Des Moines Register for silencing criticism of government while excusing disloyalty at home. The piece cites the paper's coverage of Governor Harding, alleged bias against Bowles war legislation, and alleged petty spite in editorials. The author praises editor Ingham's research and usefulness despite journalism flaws.
The passing of Mrs Eliza Swarter marks the fading of the section's pioneers. The article lauds her as a good wife and mother whose influence benefited the world that knew her, noting pioneers William and others laid foundations now called home.
Margare t Walter describes nightly ambulance processions outside a major London rail station. Wounded soldiers, termed Blighty cases, are sorted for care and homeward transport. Those with severe injuries go to Orthopaedic Hospital under Colonel Sir Robert Jones for reshaping destinies and hopeful futures.
In Shepherd’s Bush hospital once called the Pauper’s Paradise disabled soldiers are rebuilt through steel frames, metal joints, and specialized shoes. Patients work in a shoe shop making scientifically crafted boots under surgeon supervision while receiving constant care and social support from fellow patients and staff.
A Flint Michigan patient describes relief after taking Vinol prescribed by a doctor. The testimony says nervousness improved and strength returned, with the claim of Vinol providing positive results for a woman’s health.
The piece portrays hospital staff and patients channeling effort into production and arts, with cigarmaking, printing, tailoring, and a theater of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore. An 18-piece hospital orchestra rehearses daily, while discharged soldiers reassess futures to skilled roles, widowhood of war giving rise to new, more useful citizens.
Thirty five Years Ago Today January 9 1883 A lively contest is going on in this community even the post offices. Peti Hons are being circulated in the interest of W O Bryan and H A Dis brow the latter being the present incumbent. Pack Watsons hounds captured a great big wolf yesterday near Casper Schain s No. 4 came in today with two engines drawing her. The cold and snow make traveling somewhat difficult. Mr David Soldy Sr who has been in the city visiting his two sons left today noon for St Louis. J A Butler will leave today for Sedalia Mo where he goes on a four weeks visit with friends. There are sixty five insurance panics represented in this city. J B Rockafellow of Harlan is in Atlantic today Mrs Robert Major left last evening for Chicago accompanied by Johnson Nelmeyer who came back from his western trip Sunday.
Reports list numerous local residents visiting relatives in Peoria Mason City and Council Bluffs with brief mentions of returns and extended visits. Names include Miss Juanita Hector Miss Flossie Crosley Lois Allen Mrs Thompson Mrs E B C Thompson and others with travels to Omaha Des Moines Carroll Atlantic and Wilmot Kansas.
Journal notes from January 15 1903 recount Mrs Dr Egan's trip to attend her father B Gardners eighty first birthday tomorrow. Dr Porterfield attends Des Moines Grant club banquet at Savery hotel. Miss Mable Marsh departs for Chicago Musical College six months study. Pullman hotel to receive new carpet set from Marshall Field Co Chicago. H G Weber travels to Knoxville after visiting here. Senator J M Emmert Dr Macomber and J S Goss depart for Des Moines on political errand. Robert Colter returns from Omaha business trip.
Miss June Papa returns from an extended visit with Miss Vera Johnston in Lake City Ta. Mrs. Harold McKeig hosts a sister visit in Harlan. Luella McCoy visits Atlantic. Henry Holtz buys the blacksmith shop from A. J. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bi Clovis visit Walnut. Willie Nagel on leave from the U S F 8 visits home two weeks. Bernice Seblotfeldt accepts a position at Exchange State Bank. Mrs. B. Eilts and children visit Atlantic for the week.
Public masquerade announced by the Danish Brotherhood at Fuhlen Dorf hall Friday January 11 with P E Haley, dentist, at the Opera House Block Hickory 3 Atlantic Iowa.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a herbal tonic and blood builder. It claims to cleanse impurities, improve complexion, and restore health after lingering illness. The prose invokes personal testimonials of recovery and suggests alcohol free formula.
Warren McLean, 80, who vanished 18 years ago after a horse incident in Minnesota, is en route from Idaho to Anoka to reunite with wife Fite and daughter Mrs. B. S. Fairbanks. His daughter recalls his promise to return and recounts his faint memory of being hurt by a horse before a tree fall revived Minnesota memories, though the interval remains unclear.
James Watson driving a new touring car struck crossing chickens on the road in Drew Massachusetts. A chicken became tangled in a wheel and shattered the windshield. A piece of glass penetrated Watsons eye and he was taken to a hospital where the eyeball was removed.
Harding county mother faced a terrible choice when her five year old daughter became entangled in a power washing machine. With the arm badly mangled, the mother amputated it using available tools to halt further injury before reaching a physician in time.
In Hanover New Jersey Stephen Van Byckle was fishing in the Pasgnic River when a swarm of bees attacked. He tried to brush them away, rocked the boat and fell overboard but could not swim and clung to the boat.
A mother reports eczema in her three month old daughter with pimples on the face and scalp. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child recovered. The notice promotes free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept. R Boston.
A poem by Geo. Matthaw Adams from 1918 laments Jerusalem under British rule. It contrasts ancient customs with modern influences such as plumbing and electric lights, predicting change as British colonials bring new ways to the ancient city.
An old time advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women troubled by worry and the blues. It claims the root and herb formula strengthens the system, revitalizes health, and helps with outdoor lifestyle, sleep, and hydration issues.
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