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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
5
Dolly investigates an Aqueduct explosion finds a queer umbrella and works as a hotel cashier. A hand to hand fight ends with a death by a bomb and Dolly is badly injured amid a bustling sequence of film shorts and features.
Market reports from South Omaha Nebraska June 2 show hog receipts at 9500 with prices from 7.80 to 7.90 for heavy types and 6.50 to 7.50 for pigs. Cattle receipts at 3400 list beeves 7.40 to 8.85, cows and heifers 4.00 to 8.40, stockers 7.00 to 8.00, calves 7.00 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 2600 with lambs 8.00 to 8.35 and yearlings 6.90 to 7.15. Chicago market mirrors hogs up to 8.15 top, various classes 7.65 to 8.15.
Seller offers property for sale or trade to attract a buyer or partner. Will sell as a whole or in part with reasonable down payment and favorable balance terms. Open to a trade that benefits both sides, including a well located smaller place in exchange. See seller to arrange.
Pigs and cattle receipts show market activity with figures for prices and tomorrow’s estimates. Sheep receipts reach 14,000 as market remains strong. Grain quotes from Chicago include wheat corn and oats with July Sept Dec futures displayed. Public notices advertise employment, insurance, advertising, and lost found items across Omaha and surrounding areas.
The thirty ninth annual convention of the Iowa State Funeral Directors association opened a three day session in Iowa City. A. A. Taylor of Stuart presides and Charles Emerson of Creston is secretary with registrations at Hotel Jefferson. Undertakers supplies are shown at the Commercial club and a university visit plus entertainment are planned for guests. DES MOINES Iowa June 2 The annual convention of the Iowa State Association of Stationary Engineers opened a three day session at the Auditorium with Governor Clarke delivering the welcoming address.
Rain brings relief to crops in Noble Township as residents report visits across the area. Clarence Haven and A E Bhohn noted in the Lewis vicinity, with many local trips to Cumberland, Atlantic, and Grant. Several residents caroused, shingled barns, hauled hogs, and attended ball games as the steam road graders plow new township roads.
Wood & Bavery, successors to John H. Wood of Atlantic Iowa, advertise farm loans at 5 percent and 8 percent. They invite calls to discuss terms. The note also promotes Crossett shoes now sold exclusively through Nelson & Gruleb.
The Atlantic high school baccalaureate for the class of 1914 was held at Congregational church amid a crowded crowd. Rev Spelman delivered a sermon on Luke 4 20 urging graduates to follow Christ, seek noble effort, and become leaders of tomorrow. The ceremony included prayers hymns and readings, concluding with a benediction and personal remarks to the graduates.
Weather report from Des Moines notes a week of above normal temperatures with several days near or above 90. Rainfall was light overall but many areas had showers Thursday or Friday, copious in the southeast. Northern crops in extra fine condition, southern districts need rain. Hessian fly damage hits winter wheat in Fremont and Page counties. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
The Ottumwa Independent School District elected Principal C. C. Ball as head of the high school for the coming term. Ball has served as high school head for the past year and has not yet decided whether to accept the new position. The appointment follows his strong local ties and wide circle of friends.
A local ad touts Beener's Bakery offering fresh ve, whole wheat graham and pem pernickle bread and daily trash rolls with phone orders at 359. It also mentions Nelson & Gruleh and Wilken Monument Works in Atlantic Iowa promising better work via placing orders there.
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