12 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
1
Iowa Democrats expect a pie cutting week with Dan Hamilton of Sigourney named attorney generalship and B I Moore of Anamosa and N V Reed of Ottumwa to marshalships. Deputy income tax collectors under Louis Murphy of Dubuque to be hired. six positions at daily wages and travel pay. Omaha seeks a regional bank, urging committee support by Nebraska bankers for Omaha’s status as a central trade hub and rail link.
In WIBSTER CITY Iowa January 12 an appeal is filed in a case from this city challenging the constitutionality of the automobile registration law. State vs B H Gish charged with operating a car on public highways without a number plate for the year. Gish says he sent $12.96 to the secretary of state for an auto number and received a receipt. he was arrested and at trial could not show tender. On appeal to the Iowa supreme court, his attorney argues the tax method and the overall law violate the constitution.
Notice asks patrons to contact the Atlantic Hotel for reports of trouble with the Atlantic Gas Company. The brief public call directs readers to report issues to the hotel for follow up.
J B Jones, a druggist, holds the Atlantic agency for a simple mixture named Adiler ika or Adilerta ka. The remedy, touted as curing appendicitis, is claimed to have powerful action, quickly relieving sour stomach gas and constipation after one dose.
January numbers list victims of influenza la grippe bronchitis and pneumonia. La grippe coughs weaken the system and signal general debility. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound will promptly check the cough heal inflamed air passages prevent worsening to grippe. Keep it on hand. Contains no opiates. For sale by all druggists.
Omaha Neb January 12 All known makes of automobiles will be shown at the Omaha show February 23 to 28 with factory agents on site to demonstrate superiority. The 1914 show is set to be the largest in the Omaha Auto Dealers association history, prompting space reallocation to showcase pleasure and business cars. Nebraska auto sales topped ten million dollars in 1918, with invitations extended to Iowa dealers to join.
Ames Iowa Jan 12 discussions at the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association closing session urged improving rural life. Director W J Kennedy warned excessive focus on corn hogs and livestock, stressing better farm homes and schools to curb rural decline. Professor Gemmill urged reorganizing rural schools under strong leadership for farm life. Asa Turner recalled farm- home values shaping youth, urging towns to keep farm life appealing. Banquet set a two thousand member goal for next year’s corn show with 20 000 ears in exhibition, and prize car auctions yielded fair prices as policy change stops next year’s corn sale.
Washington January 12 Only 27 percent of the tillable land of the United States is actually under cultivation per estimates of the descriment of agriculture based on reports from 35,000 correspondents. The survey covers tillable area, non tillable pasture or fruit land, and land unsuitable for agriculture now or in the future.
Washington Ja 12 Hundreds of letters have poured into the treasury recently from persons in many parts of the country who have
The department denies any nationwide per capita payout stating that money cannot be released without congressionally approved funds. Treasury official John Burke notes the circulation figure misleads readers and clarifies there is no universal debt due to every citizen.
A Sunday morning blaze began between the ceiling and roof in the front of the Adair building, nearly destroying Jas McDonnell’s stock and P. Lally’s building. Suspected caused by a broken electric wire, the fire burned the top of the structure before being stopped. The roof was saved and the building will be rebuilt promptly. Water works aided firefighting.
The firemen delivered their best effort yet with the new system during a blaze that damaged Burr hardware and Correll meat market. McDonnell and Lally carried insurance, both adjusted. Loss is estimated near ten thousand dollars. the brick wall separating McDonnell store and the meat market will require partial rebuilding.
A daily paper short on reporters sends a young society editress to cover a fire at Mr and Mrs Smiths Dash street house. The article notes a large crowd, Mrs Smith's escape in a silk kimono, and a pleasant afternoon weather setting the scene.
The arrangements were carried out smoothly despite the blaze. Mrs. Jones of 74 Cash Street opened her house to Mrs. Smith and her two daughters, as the expression circulated that the fire was a highly successful event costing at least $25,000. Walnut Bureau.
Hartville Leader argues a local paper may not bar a distant merchant from advertising at standard rates. The editorial asserts newspapers must treat all reputable advertisers equally to maintain their business model and second class mail status.
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