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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
6
In Montgomery county the farm bureau announces a drive for new members is nearly complete and challenges other counties to show a larger membership per square mile. The group notes it is closing in on 1,000 members and asserts it has the largest density of any county bureau in the state.
John P. Grieve plans to move his farmhouse from the farm to Spencer. The effort, announced July 16, follows his readiness to leave the farm but reluctance to part with the house. Local reaction and logistics are being organized for the relocation.
The fragment depicts Mrs Grieve facing moving day with calm preparation. She will supervise from her hill and dale home as it is moved the 11 mile distance to town, possibly arranging a luncheon for the movers.
KEOKUK I a July 16. Mrs. Joe Smiddy, 25, of a Missouri home across the line south of here, died after a spider bite on the lip last week. A virulent infection developed and despite medical efforts she succumbed last night at a hospital.
In a heated trial atmosphere Judge Raulston considers whether scientific testimony on evolution should be admitted, amid protests from Bryan and Hayes. Attendees describe the sweltering heat as experts defend Darwinism as natural selection while lawyers press for biblical interpretation to stay within the law.
Hayes argued two laws jeopardized Scopes by forcing and forbidding teaching Hunter's biology, citing a state textbook approval and the ban. William Jennings Bryan joined the debate, as defense counsel pressed whether Bryan was listed as prosecution attorney. The Tennessee legislature passed the anti evolution law without suspending Scopes' teaching rights.
An archival notice quotes Dorothy Canfield Fisher on life’s pathway, praising the sweetness of humility and the trust in children, as a News-Telegraph want ad echoes the sentiment about humanity and goodness.
Chicago July 16 INS Two men fell in gangland gun battles as police closed in on suspects. Victims include Tony Campagnia with a long arrest record and Joseph Novello wounded. Edward Clay a taxicab driver also died. Officers wounded a teen bandit and killed his 15 year old companion after a chase. Another officer killed a robber who attacked with a pistol. A fourth officer stopped a duel between gamblers. County fair premiums and dates are discussed by Secretary Corey noting Manchester and Rockford fairs conflict with the state fair.
Des Moines July 16 In spite of financial gloom from bank failures and deflation, town, county and district fairs have continued to flourish and do solid business. A. R. Corey secretary of the state fair board said the fair situation is good across the state with state aid around 165000 dollars.
Washington July 16 Henry Ford bids 1 706 000 for 200 ships to be sold by the United States Shipping Board for scrapping bid opened this afternoon Ford proposes to acquire the vessels for dismantling and sale as scrap value Ongoing bid details released by INS report.
Virginia Splint Coal promotes highest grade coal with a special price from the car. Meredit h P. 2016.
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