This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
3
London June 1 local fighting in the Picardy area favors the British Haig reported East of Villers Brittonneaux a vigorous enemy raid repulsed Some prisoners were taken around Albert United Press reports British gains noted as Allied advantage grows in the region
Washington June 1 Loss of the homeward bound American Transport President Janeohn was reported yesterday by Vice Admiral Simms The message said the vessel was torpedoed at 1049 yesterday morning and went down an hour later Navy officials gauge casualties as small noting daylight attack and brief afloat time for the ship
Special to the News Telegraph from Massena Ja June 1 three more Magogne boys have enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam Harley Perry and Martin McBride have joined the coast artillery and have gone to Ft Logan Colo Dan Weimer has enlisted in the Quartermasters Department
Lang and Berry issue final notice on wheat to the public. Those holding wheat for sale or seed must bring it to the nearest market at once. A United States food administrator ruling governs this. The notice names Ras Lang and Sem Berry Casa County food administrator and warns against unapproved seed wheat certificates.
Public notice announces a revised banking schedule effective Wednesday 1918 for Atlantic banks. Transactions will occur at 9:00 A M instead of prior times with closing at 4:00 P M. Adjustments cited due to war work and beacon of war deadlines.
German airmen made two raids on Paris last night. The first raid failed but on the second, bombs were dropped on the city. The report is filed by Rothschild Wire from Paris dated June 1.
War bulletin reports German forces advancing along the River Marne with a claimed capture of 46 000 prisoners and 400 guns. A latest drive in the Soissons area covers 26 miles. Foch commands a large reserve for a Marne defense while Cantigny remains in American hands as repeated German assaults fail. German troops seize Russian forts at Karnatadt and American aviators down three enemy planes.
W B Barney Dairy and Food Commissioner designates next week as Swat the Rooster Week urging farmers and poultry dealers to remove roosters to boost egg production. He cites fertility lasting two to three weeks after removal and risks from hot July August weather. Hoover echoes call for cooperation to reduce egg losses from fertile eggs and bolster food supply.
Local Hereford bidders from Iowa towns such as Wiota Audubon Hepburn and Marne purchased animals at a Wednesday Hereford sale. Named buyers include George J Anatey Edna two J T Waters Otto Mayberry Herman Hills Ed Wiese Frank rally Ed Hesa FP Hager Wm Waters B Waters Chas Mills Miller Son J A Johnson J A Shade Marion Armentrout Frank Mayne C Swaney J P Sanders W Hand W Blunk Chas Neff and several others.
Local cross country event in Elk Horn hosts regional races on Thursday with participants from area schools. Officials and organizers linked with regional athletics, with competition details abbreviated in the report.
DeWitt M. Manning buys the Giffen estate half share, becomes sole owner of the Giffen Manning company. The business moves from Perryman & Son to the Cardio Building at Second and Chestnut, to be rebuilt as a showroom chapel and workroom. Manning plans a new name and continued operation from Atlantic City, with Perryman & Son relinquishing control.
From Washington June 1 report that German forces are using artillery to crush a Ukrainian revolt. Peasants are said to be burning forests and destroying crops as the conflict escalates.
June 1 dispatch reports Gen. Foch directing a fierce counter attack that pushed back German forces along the Marne between Chateau Thierry and Verneuil. The Germans now hold a 13 mile front but have not crossed the river. British and French still defend Rheims while fighting around Soissons and the Oise region yields prisoners.
The national food administration declares sauer kraut is not unpatriotic since it originated in Holland not Germany and its consumption helps conserve meat supplies. The notice frames eating this dish as a patriotic stunt and urges readers to embrace the sauer kraut.
Elk Horn Iowa June 1 At the Red Cross sale on Memorial Day a hen sold for 370.55 dollars for the Red Cross benefit and 1 015 dollars was the bet amount earned. A party of eight young people plan to go to Camp Dodge tonight for Sunday.
Long range bombardment of Paris continued this morning as shells fell across the capital. Paris residents reported bursts in multiple districts while authorities urged calm and continued defense measures as the siege persisted.
Ret Clarkson, longtime publisher of the Des Moines Register, has died in New York. The death ends a notable tenure shaping Iowa journalism and the paper’s growth. Clarkson's career spanned decades with influence on regional media and press standards.
Don J Preston, a young Audubon business man, married Miss Corinne A. Bovenmyer of Toledo Ind at the Methodist parsonage in Atlantic last evening at 7 o clock. Rev. Frederick W. Simpson performed the ceremony. The groom's brother and sister accompanied the couple, who returned to Audubon that night.
Banks of Atlantic sign a joint notice announcing a 9:00 A.M. opening instead of 8:00 A.M. due to heavy war related demand. The change aims to reduce public transaction time so bank officers can balance ledgers and manage mail handling amid high business volume.
The Elks lodge schedules a Flag Day observance on June 14 with plans for an out of town speaker if secured and a fitting program as in years past. A correction notes H E Battley’s bond purchase was $200 instead of $100. The Rapp family moves into a new home at 707 RagTenthivatreet from 4800 Cheatnut, with Mr and Mrs T and their daughter.
Allied military experts believe the German occupation of Chateau Thierry marks the beginning of a drive on Paris. The development signals a major thrust as Allied forces monitor German moves and prepare defensive plans around key positions near the French capital.
London dispatches report intensified German artillery and a fierce night battle in the Aisne Vesle salient north of the Marne. The advance pushes toward Paris with Chateau Thierry taken, while Allied forces under Foch hold reserves amid being outnumbered.
It is regarded as likely that the Atlantic boys in the service overseas are in the present big fight there as the 168th infantry, with their company M in a part said to be in it.
W J Knop of this vicinity topped Chicago market cattle yesterday with a 1912 pound load averaging 15 cents over the market, selling at 17 76 dollars. The result matches the year's high and underscores Knop's habit of reaching top market figures. The report comes via Rosenbaum Bros and Company of Chicago.
Telegraphic dispatches from Washington indicate Allied air raids on German towns are demoralizing the German populace. The reports describe panic among residents as continuous raids disturb daily life and weigh on morale.
In response to a strike ultimatum, 2000 Rock Island employees at Silvis Illinois quit at noon. They allege unfair handling of recent wage readjustment. A government inspector will go to Silvis to investigate the walkout, seen as a prelude to similar actions elsewhere.
At Gross & Son s Hereford sale the Red Cross bull drew eighteen bids led by Frank Fox of Indianapolis with 200 dollars and Gross & Son at 280 dollars final sale price 2020 dollars total bidders included Anstey Mills Spooner Wager Griffith Waters Gooth Magnus and others with bids from 60 to 140 dollars and two bids by J McDermott.
The will of Andrew Lighter who died in Anita last week is filed for probate. It directs $3,000 cash to Elle Butler and the remaining estate to be divided into six equal shares among Elle Butler Henry Lighter Mandy Troy and the children of the deceased brother George and sisters Catherine and Margaret both deceased. E L Newton of Anita is named executor in a codicil.
All members are requested to attend the joint memorial services at the hall Sunday at 2 o clock sharp. Those with cars should bring them. Friends are cordially invited. By order of the committee.
A fragmented list shows ward caucus selections for delegates in Atlantic with names of candidates and committeemen across the four wards. The document records prospective delegates for the Democratic party and local committee members, with names such as J. W. 15 and various others across wards one to four.
Estate of John Pollock sells eighty acre farm two miles south of Wiota at private sale. For terms and particulars contact M. H. Welton, Referee, Atlantic Iowa. Public dance noted for Marz ina evening June 4 with incomplete lines about attendance and good cheer.
Allied forces recapture Chaudin and Viezy as Poilus force a tough setback for the enemy. Several hundred prisoners are reported taken in the action, with the front lines holding under pressure.
Paris reports violent fighting along the southern front near the Marne with Allied counterattacks driving Germans back toward the river. Casualties and several hundred prisoners are claimed as the right flank advances from Dormans toward Rheims while Germans hold thirteen miles of Marne bank between Thierry and Verneuil and attempt to cross the river.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.