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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
2
The June effort pushes subscriptions as votes with 100000 extra free votes per $20 club. Six year subs tally 265000 votes, four to six year subs boost totals, and evenings at News Telegraph HQ accept more orders. Final night closes at 10 pm after nine pm weekday hours. Dorothy Dinsmore appears Friday at the Christian Church for the finish.
The Manila Railroad Company’s 1920 report shows operating revenue of 3 988 000 dollars and expenses of 4 953 000 dollars. After fixed charges and taxes, the year ends with a 11 900 dollar profit. The report notes trucking’s inroads and warns the government may need subsidies or route redistricting to non competing roads. The company runs about 800 miles of rail and holds 49 million dollars in assets.
A Chi-Namel demon strator will appear at Price's Drug Store on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, inviting customers to view demonstrations and explore products.
Sixty Polish soldiers and 150 Germans were killed and 100 Poles and fifty Germans were wounded in a battle at Annaberg Upper Silesia. The Poles attacked to extend their line and dislodge the Germans who held defensive positions awaiting orders. The Poles were forced to retreat.
Transfers shown dated May 41, 1921 involve Yena BL Bretoner to Loig Perkins with $2260.00 and Rudolph and wife to Grace Paulsen with $1600.06. Additional entries list Feder C Pedersen, P Bennett, and others with multiple parcel IDs and sums totaling $90,700.00. Dr H K Williams, dentist, Fulton Building at Fifth and Chestnut Streets.
The article traces the name Eleanor and its variants from Greek myth through European usage, noting royal connections from Eleanor of Aquitaine to England and Ireland. It discusses spelling shifts, linguistic evolution, and cultural associations, including a talismanic gem and a promotional Chi-Namel demonstration at Price's Drug Store.
Miss Sadie and Mayme Smith entertained the girls of the Oransky store at their West Sixth street home last evening. They played 500 and served a two course lunch. Guests bid farewell to Mrs Alta Clyne who leaves with her daughters for Los Angeles to make her home. Farm loans offered by Wood and Savery of Atlantic Iowa at 5 to 6 percent.
Oberlin activist Katy Richards O’Hare advocates a living memorial college for Eugene V. Debs in northern Florida. Plans call for a socialist atmosphere and student labor to earn tuition, with Debs cited as inspiration after a visit to him in Atlantic prison.
Sutero Manriquez and wife Athin tit announce the birth of a son Alfred May. Lee Hansen and Lowe for New Century report cultivators De Laval Dream separators. The News Telegraph notes the latest from the era.
The article notes that liquid fire is not only a modern concept from the late World War but has earlier roots. It cites ancient Greek warfare where incendiary liquids were projected from cannons or tubes and Burnsgate used compounds of vapour sulfur and fuel.
The text urges women to move from school teaching into retail and department store work. It notes higher pay, broader opportunities, and the path to sales positions and executive roles after gaining experience. A seminar time in teaching is seen as valuable preparation for various jobs. It also advertises specials for Des Moines Capital subscriptions.
In Council Bluffs T J Nixon and wife welcome a baby daughter born without arms. LeMaris Paul J Fokken, a farmer, killed himself amid divorce proceedings. Creston reports a two foot alligator sighting at Summit Lake. Chariton notes J B Haywood of Russell died on a train after a car crash. Osage recounts 18 year old Raymond Myers swept from a horse and drowned. Des Moines plans to shave street railway issues to handle Shrine visitors. Walcott rejects a 175000 bond for a new school building for a second time. local women voters helped defeat it.
E W Majors head of the Chicago division of the air mail service and three officials at Checkerboard field were suspended after postal inspectors' inquiry. Also relieved from duty were Moore and P W King pending Washington orders. C A Parker was appointed temporarily in Majors place.
Mrs Adam Gubtenfelder and children express gratitude for friends assistance flowers and expressions of condolence at the death of their husband and father. The News Telegraph notes the news when it is news.
Guthrie Center Iowa June 1 Special. Smallpox epidemics forced school closures with as many as sixty active cases reported at the peak. R Harvey principal of the high school is among the affected. Local church event referenced in the notice appears in a separate line of copy.
Lewis Brevities notes describe a June 1 gathering as fifty Red Oak families picnicked at Crystal Lake, with the resort opening for summer. Alumni initiation occurred Saturday night, listing Peters near Lewis. Officers elected: Grace Marker, Merle Zike, Josie Okell, Velma Wissler. Henry Albright and Omaha visitors are at W. W. Albright's home.
The article notes that Jagoby Andersen and H. P. Hansen were fined by a justice for selling unfit food items. Trey pled guilty and paid fines and court costs. The piece mentions B. Brownle, assistant state food official, and warns that laws require sales of unfit foods to be cured, with charged items dismissed or corrected. Our Electric Washers advertised with a five year guarantee.
Red Oak Iowa June 1 Special all indications point to a strong airplane meet to be held June 23 66 25 entries are coming from many points with an expected turnout of about fifty planes A government machine from Fort Crook will be present under Maj Ira A Rader There will be fourteen events over the three day tourney
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