26 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
1
Advice notes simple daily habits to prevent illness and prolong life. Emphasizes personal cleanliness, coughing etiquette, handwashing, avoiding close contact with the sick, plenty of rest, fresh air, moderation in eating and drinking, and avoiding excesses to protect health.
The text lists meal categories and foods across Carbohydrate group including bread crackers cereals and breakfast foods, Protein group with lean meats poultry fish eggs milk cheese and legumes, Fat group with butter and culinary fats, Ash group vegetables and fruits, and Silver group with syrups honey dried fruits and candies.
A dry upstairs room is preferred for household work while the cellar remains damp. Practical tips cover making use of discarded water heaters for mats, polishing shabby rubber and leather items, shining shoes, washing mirrors with a chamois skin, and using gasoline to clean bathtubs followed by a thorough wipe. Wash chamois with luke warm water and white soap. Do not wring.
A printing shop owner, known for sharp sarcasm, inspects his room and spots a discolored cheek from a fight the previous night. He pretends the injured youth’s limp is proof of hard work, raising the lad’s wages as a mock commendation.
The Denor Georges and Ethel, recently married, return from a honeymoon to find their bungalow stocked with silverware and jewelry from friends. Two chests arrive later, with a note and a donation they cannot identify. At journey’s end, their home is left bare except for a lone roomy table.
Washington report on Charles B Towns New York urges creation of a congressional committee to investigate federal responsibility for drug habit issues. Towns argues for tighter narcotic law amendments, stricter physician accounting for prescriptions, and limits on opiates and patent medicines to curb the habit forming drug problem.
In Stamford Colin A Newfoundland named Jatik has become an Honorary member of the Fonus Yacht Club after years as a watchdog at the clubhouse. Russell Hart made the presentation during a special meeting, placing a collar engraved with Jack, honorary member of Ponys Yacht club, around Jatik’s neck. A New York mansion features a brownstone turned kennel for Snow Jr’s twenty dogs, described as a luxury canine estate with arched knocker and white stone.
Mies Fessie L. Simpson becomes the first woman to hold the clerk to a senate committee role. Appointed by Senator Stone for the foreign relations panel, she succeeds W. R. Hollster who resigned to join the Democratic National Committee staff. Simpson’s duties place her near confidential treaty work and delicate information, marking a milestone in government service. She was born in Illinois and raised in St. Louis, chosen after strong performance in Champ Clark headquarters during the 1912 preconvention. Simpson will be among the highest paid women in federal service at 3000 dollars annually, surpassed only by Julia Lathrop at 5000.
Washington reports a Public Health Service bulletin warns that inflated food prices may widen pellagra risk in 1917 due to unbalanced diets. Research showed pellagra stems from deficient diets, with prevention by consuming meat eggs beans and peas.
A Waukegan man named Legge, rejected by a Chicago draft board, was deemed unfit for service due to red hair and notably low arches. He sought enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps but was deemed physically unsuited, ending his bid to become a fighting man.
In a university lab address, B. H. Bungay, president of the Chicago Telephone Company, argued ownership of hens is "more time l" than federal control of railroads, telephones, and telegraph systems. He claimed the public cares more about egg prices than freight rates or utilities regulation.
A garbled New York story outlines a proposed schedule from Bronx County Medical to limit free medical advice and formalize physician contact. The article hints at new rules for when families seek doctor guidance, noting a shift toward paid or structured consultations.
GALPIN PRESENTS School Report details enrollment of 1362 from September 4 to January 19 1917 with 638 boys and 714 girls. Notes tardies totaling 221 and high attendance with 99.16 percent in room eight led by Fannie Banford. Superintendent M C Galpin requests patron cooperation to reduce tardies and invites visits to school activities.
The verse humorously recalls New Year vows broken by a string of mishaps from a car wreck to plumbing and sleet. The narrator mocks self discipline and admits fate mocks plans as a playful critique of professed resolutions. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
A brief dispatch notes Col Roosevelt Major General Leonard Wood and Congressman Gardner sending congratulations to President A St Clair Mackenzie of Lenox College for his announced plan to require military training for male students and nurse training for female students at colleges. The piece ends with a sales note for a newspaper want ad.
Arion becomes the newest town in the Big Eight county fair circuit after admission at the Harlan meeting. Delegates Bert Jeck and Carl Hoffman represented the local association. A $400 purse is planned for each of six races at next season’s fair. Existing circuit towns include Audubon Sag City Carroll Harlan Avoca Audubon and Guthrie Center. Dates set for the local fair the week of September 7.
Eighty progressives claim a majority in the Iowa house and outline a plan for road reform. The proposal retains the state highway commission with real powers, shifts economics to the highway engineer’s office, allows county option on large road projects, and enables community appeals to the commission. County engineer supervision would apply to permanent work only, aiming to secure federal aid without raising taxes. Lee Elwood and J. Mac Randall urge passage of this road law retaining the commission.
The Rebekah lodge held installation last evening under Mia. Rose Moorehouse and Misa Rogers presided. New officers named include Rose Joyce as N G Viva Fouta caplain Grace Eichhorn R N G Mrs H Gillett L N G Dorothy Paulson L V G Mrs Laura Borens and Bertha Bradbury altar supporters. Large attendance, several impromptu speeches, and a delicious supper followed. New members were voted in for the next meeting. Typewriter paper for sale and True wanted notices included.
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