14 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph highlights publishing company ownership and staff with editor managers E P Chase R K A Chase and P Chase. Rates shown for carrier and mail subscriptions including one year six months and monthly options.
The letter urges Congress to study real causes of high prices beyond packer profits. It calls for investigations into clothing and shoe costs, profit levels by manufacturers and retailers, and the reasons behind abnormal price increases. It also condemns revenue measures affecting children and criticizes government waste.
A Washington correspondent argues for drastic measures in Mexico if Washington delays. The piece criticizes Wilson era policy, warns of drifting beyond the Monroe Doctrine, and notes West and Southwest voters demand clear plans to protect American rights near Mexico.
The League of Nations framework appears unable to offer any remedy for the persistent Mexican ill, leaving unresolved grievances and ongoing tensions between Mexico and neighboring powers.
Associated Press reports Long View and Gregg county placed under martial law Sunday after race troubles. One Black man was killed following an arrest. no further disorder reported today.
Exclusive optometrist service promoted at Griffith's Gift Shop location in Atlantic. Brief copy notes a dedicated eye care provider setup labeled as the Only Exclusive Optometrist with a coded reference 6d12.
Associated Press reports in Jackson Minnesota indicate A. C. Townley and Joseph Gilbert were found guilty of conspiracy to teach loyalty in violation of state law. The trial drew national attention as a rare challenge to the league’s leadership and its followers.
Affidavits alleging criminal misuse of public funds by the Spruce production division of the Army Air Service have been submitted to a special House committee. A subcommittee led by Rep Frear of Wisconsin is investigating these expenses, with documents gathered over the past year by the Providence Journal.
James M. Pierce and his Iowa Homestead are likely to face libel suits stemming from alleged dishonestly made charges against Iowa commission members at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The legislative committee says the charges are groundless, while Godworth Clum may pursue criminal libel suits against Pierce and the Homestead, following his exoneration on other charges. Other commission officers in charge of the Iowa exhibit are expected to sue, with potential claims totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, though no public announcement has been made.
The News-Telegraph reports the final issue of Stars and Stripes for the American Expeditionary Forces in France. It notes the paper published during all U S involvement but credits no single party with victory, and mentions proceeds going to General Pershing’s use.
The Paris printed Stars and Stripes notes its role as the official American forces paper overseas with wide circulation and ads. It highlights Spa and the former German headquarters, plus nearly 3,800 French war orphans adopted by the American army, showing a touching farewell scene as children say goodbye to their American friends.
Mrs Albert Kruger of Shelby county witnessed a rare event as three relatives Mary Johnson Anna Kuehn and William Brook wed in a single hour at St Patrick's Catholic church Fremont Nebraska The brides were Mary to Harry Johnson Anna to Arthur Kuehn and William to Bertha Brothwell After the ceremonies the couples drove to Shelby county for a visit and will reside in Fremont.
Tulsa faces Omaha while Oklahoma City competes with St. Joseph in a regional matchup. The schedule lists games against Joplin and Sioux City in a multi city series. Teams meet in a span of dates, with regional standings and travel plans noted.
Three Atlantic men Claude William electrician William Evahn barber and Carl Odem automobile Hidchank spent the day in Roy Bailey's field shocking wheat. The farmer welcomed help as harvest arrives and labor is scarce.
A fragment mentions Mr Bailey and C Butler planning an eye care visit or service, with reference to exclusive optometrical offerings at Griffith's Gift Shop in Atlantic, implying a local business or appointment context.
J W Cuykendall, president of Atlantic Canning, says sweetcorn output this season should triple last year despite smaller acreage. He notes an excellent crop and a big factory run, with Fremont, Nebraska conditions similar to the Atlantic situation after last year’s drought hurt output.
London July 14 The Scottish National Galleries may gain a sizeable share of an estimated 250000 fortune by hanging Callum the dog’s oil portrait with a dead rat in a conspicuous gallery. Callum belonged to Jan Cowan Smith of Bothamsall Hall near Retford who died recently. Smith valued dogs and left his hounds with small weekly allowances and an annuity of 860 for the keeper.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an evening edition delivery issue for the Atlantic News Telegraph with page numbering and call for readers to see the next issue for full content. No clear names or events are discernible in the readable text.
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