13 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
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The speaker laments a past crime of stealing hens from Widow Whitesmith’s coop. Rumors spread through groups, labeling him “the man who stole the hens.” He notes decades passed, yet memories and phantom reappear as townsfolk recall his misdeed despite aid to widows and orphans.
A compact verse fragment by George Matthew Adams quotes neighbors accusing a man of swiping a widow's hens. The speaker muses aloud that a monument might someday honor him, though others mock the deed as hollow praise.
Today's anniversaries compile notable past events from 1838 to 1898 including Queen Victoria’s residence at Buckingham Palace, Canada’s Bill in Lords, Massachusetts governor Roger Wolcott’s birth, Empress Carlota’s departure from Mexico, Lady Duff Gordon’s Cairo death, Prussia war decision, Gen John Fremont’s death, Admiral Cervera’s war prize arrival, and a dentist listing for Dr H K Williams in Fulton Building.
A dated court entry from June 21 1920 lists BE M Willard as attorney for the plaintiff in a case. The readable fragments reference judgment and a dedicée rendered, with a formal closing.
A Detroit delegation of socialists will urge President Wilson within two weeks to pardon Eugene V. Debs, the socialist presidential nominee now imprisoned in Atlanta on espionage charges. Roosevelt says new states are hopeless after conference with Cox. Amaro traps Villa after Parral clash. Reed questions Missouri senatorial candidates on the League. Mexican rail line cut at Santa Elena. Joffre says Soviet Lithuania peace agreed. Polish victories reported in Pripet and Volhynia.
Reports to Rothschild Grain indicate major black rust damage sweeping the northwest and southern Minnesota. Rust extends into Canada with fields near Albert, Lee, Blue Earth, Lake Crystal, and Mankato showing neck rust. Producers fear yields as low as fifteen bushels per acre depending on weather.
A vintage ad claims Danderine restores hair after use. It asserts that with Danderine, fallen hairs disappear, dandruff vanishes, and remaining strands regain life vigor brightness color and thickness. The copy emphasizes noticeable improvement after application.
About 1500 residents attended the season's first band concert at the park Friday evening under Prof. Stone. A local business opening and small-town events are noted, including a burglary tied to Hugh McKay's tools and a Wisconsin G A R reunion. The Chicken Pickers defeated Otto Eggers' team 7 to 5.
The Golf and Country Club will host a dinner on Thursday evening July 15. Reservations should be arranged by notifying Mrs. W. W. Hedges before six o'clock Wednesday evening.
July 13. The German Students' congress adopted resolutions threatening the French with future revenge over alleged mistreatment of German women during occupation. Another resolution urged steps to stem foreigners overwhelming German universities, targeting Russian and Galician Jews.
In the District Court of Cass County Iowa Lucy P White sues for fee simple title to Lot 6 Block 11 Lot 3 Block 97 and Lot 1 Block 72 in Atlantic contending Daniel W White held as trustee for her She asks quieting title and exclusion of all adverse claims Defendants must answer by noon September 2 1920 or default will be entered at the September term court in Atlantic Iowa
An ad-like summary touts Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a vegetable digestive aid for stomach liver bowels and kidneys. It promises prompt mild relief from biliousness constipation and headaches while claiming to improve blood and vitality. A 25 cent box is advertised with druggist guarantees.
A severe rust infection has been detected across eastern North Dakota and at thirty three sites in northern Minnesota. Cities named include Moorhead Breckenridge Marshall and Minnesota Memtivideo. The outbreak threatens crops and regional harvests amid rising concerns.
Memorial note from July 1918 describes Premier Milfer inaugurating an annamic temple in a colonial garden at Gent sur Marne. Buddhist priests conduct a consecration at a pagoda with oriental music, prayers, and incense as the temple is dedicated to the Emperor of Annam.
Ulster marks Orangemen day with parade and a speech by Sir Edward Carson that fires up the crowd. He asserts the government has failed to govern Ireland and that Ulster will act if it cannot be protected, signaling a vow to re organize volunteers.
Mexico City July 3 Provisional President Adolfo de la Huerta told teachers and students at a women’s school that woman suffrage in the near future is predicted. El Democrata says Mexican womanhood is preparing for the ballot as de la Huerta spoke.
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