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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
An old Atlantic News-Telegraph issue in-house ad rates and a long editorial defending newspapers. It extols the press as a valuable institution and slams claims of bias, urging readers to trust journalism and recognize its labor by many hands daily.
Mrs Ethel Simpson Truman replies to yesterday’s letter by Rev J H Lindemeyer as the newspaper notes its position on the war lies between the two extreme views. The paper clarifies it does not sponsor signed correspondence and its war stance remains its own.
A reader to the News Telegraph disputes J. H. Lindemeyer’s letter and argues the Kaiser is the aggressor in the current European war. The correspondent urges truthfulness in attribution, naming William Hohen as part of the discussion.
A column railing against the German ruler and praising American resolve. It denounces the Kaiser as a bloodthirsty monster, condemns total war impacts on civilians, and urges unity behind President Wilson and “Grape juice Billy.” It extols American liberty, warns foreigners, and urges pride in American citizenship while urging empathy for Europeans.
A solemn verse encourages doing one’s best at life’s end, promising peace with a clear conscience. The piece blends 1915 Adams Newspaper Service poetry with ads for Litterst’s bread, Christensen’s goods, The Women's Toggery, and the Atlantic Commercial Club employment bureau offering help and job applications.
Thursday to spend a few days with relatives. James Casey of Pleasant Ridge was in Omaha on business. Miss Sadie Hughes finished school in Council Bluffs and returned home. Numerous locals visited Griswold and surrounding towns. A railroad meeting at Ly man on Saturday night invites all interested. Several residents observed family visits, travel, or illness, including Dr. H. P. Wyatt mourning twin babies. The column lists many brief social notes, visits, and local movements in Griswold and nearby communities.
Rev and Mrs George T Ash ley arrive in Griswold Tuesday evening to establish residence here. Merle Stewart of Minneapolis is visiting his grandfather and other relatives and friends in town.
Neighbors are requested to meet at Woodman Hall Sunday morning June 6 at 9 o'clock. Conveyances will be furnished to the cemetery. 2d4 Committee. List your wants In land or city property with H. 5. Rattenborg. tt
Lloyd Shanklin of Springville Iowa invites all to a Sunday night address on the cause and outcome of the war. The talk will be hosted by The Federation of Churches at 6th and Chestnut Street. Local residents urged to attend.
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