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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates by carrier for one year at 500 dollars and six months at 1257 dollars plus mall delivery at 3.00 dollars per year. It also provides the telephone business office and news room contact at 13.
Warding Wile predicts a decisive primary victory for W. S. Harding in Cass county and surrounding precincts. The newspaper concedes Harding’s strong campaign and notes he could carry Grant and Lincoln precincts and possibly outpace all other candidates combined. It acknowledges Harding’s hard work and voter appeal despite not agreeing with him on every issue.
The United States Senate voted 47 to 22 to confirm Louis D. Brandeis as a member of the U S Supreme Court. The action followed a judiciary committee report favorable to the nomination.
The piece defends Justice Brandeis amid attacks from reformers who claimed he favored railroads. It notes his eastern rate hearing stance and argues his impartiality, praising Anders as a capable reformer who would aid the Supreme Court. Cummins opposed, Kenyon paired with Clapp and did not vote.
The fragment notes that Clifford Thorne’s testimony in the Brandeis case had little impact and mentions his trip to Washington funded by shippers. It also comments on William Howard Taft’s likely nomination and its political implications for governor.
Neighbors are asked to bring care to carry members to the cemetery for memorial services. The note mentions a business ad and community references including M. W. A. and local concerns. Further details are unclear from the fragments.
Notice from Thomas B Swan of Atlantic Iowa June 2 1916 warns voters that if his son Harry B Swan is elected County Attorney any help he provides would be free of charge to the public or the county This public notice also contains local ads and church notices including a Methodist Episcopal schedule with services Sunday school and meetings and a cream price at Schiappaccaes
Washington states American troops will not leave Mexico until Carranza authorities can demonstrate control of the situation for border safety. A reply to Carranza’s note is expected. Wilson reportedly ready to withdraw when conditions permit, war officials seek precise troop dispositions in Chihuahua. Pershing column safety not in doubt.
Reading notes compare two methods of fattening fowls over a two week period. Gaging fowls separately yields tender meat while yarding fowls leads to rapid growth and distress from chasing each other.
A roundup of social and business movements across Atlantic Iowa and nearby areas. Mentions include A A Gillette in Chicago and H Rudolph visiting Omaha, Miss Dorothy Paulsen on Omaha business, Mrs P A Casey and children visiting Audubon, Miss Maria Swart springing into activity, Supervisor C J Bode in Atlantic, A R Hill moving within town, W A Weinheimer visiting from Massena, 4H Hopke on business, Mrs D J Bode and Mrs W C Mueller returning from Colfax, and multiple residents traveling to Omaha orDes Moines for work.
No markets today due to the Preparedness Parade in Chicago. John Moreland, formerly of Omaha, is visiting relatives and old friends here. The Atlantic Hotel adds a two story expansion with completion soon. Heinke of Wiots attends city events and will officiate at a dedication in Clarind. Sam Brody, a local figure, is noted for his role in the upcoming presidential convention and related activities.
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