Whitmore Wins Out in a Close Contest
Whitmore secures the Republican county attorney nomination by narrowly defeating Harry Swan. Other county posts go to uncontested candidates: Ed L. Nawton for Representative, W. A. McKee for Sheriff, C. H. Kringel for Auditor, A. A. Emigh for Clerk, O. M. Hobart for Recorder, and Frank Van Brocklin for Treasurer. Coroner sees scattered votes with no nomination, leaving selection to the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swan
T. Q. Whitmore
Mr. Whitmore
Ed L. Nawton
W. A
Clark
Stults
Campball
Willams
Robinson
Burke
Geo, Baggess
Harmony in state county offices with few contests
Harmony among Democrats left state and county offices unopposed with E. T. Meredith named governor and full ticket unchallenged. Only county contests were in supervisor district and precinct committeemen. In First Ward Georg e Lang defeated Jap Pierce 48 to 24. Campbell over Hoehnke for Second Ward committeeman. Scherrinsky reelected Republican committeeman. Conway defeated Fudge for Third Ward committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Meredith
L. M. Getz
L 1P
Norria
C. HE. Malona Sheritt
J. D. McLoughlin
B. M. Willard
O. B, Burke
C. B. Burke
Campbell
Hoehnke
William Campbell
Fred Hoehnke, Jr
Louis Scherrinsky
Grulke Beekman Dominates Fourth Ward Race
In a local ward contest Al Grulke defeats Frank Beekman for the democratic nomination by a wide margin 87 to 26. The writeup notes the Fourth Ward race and mentions a promotional store offer tied to the event, reflecting a period-style blend of politics and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grulke
Reais Beekman
al Grulke
Frank Beekman
Democratic. Com- Mitteaman
Atlantic resident Duskin dies after long illness
William J Duskin died this morning at his home in Atlantic at two o clock after a year long illness and a stroke. Born December 20 1847 in Randolph County North Carolina he served in the Civil War and later married Mary J Buchanan in 1876. Survived by wife eight children twenty one grandchildren and two brothers the funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 pm at the Presbyterian church with interment in Atlantic cemetery. Attention to local advertisements follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Duskin
Tenth
Birch Streets
Mr. Duskins
Randolph County
North Carolina
Wayne County
Iowa
Mary J. Buchanan
Clarence
Zelma Laurie
Ocel M
James H
I. N. Myers
Clearwater
Nab
Ira A. Duskin
Linevilis
W. C, Walter
Erskine
Alberta
Canada
Roy
Harry
H. A. Boggs
F. A. Brosam
Atlantic
John Duskin
Colorado
J. O. Giffen
Presbyterian Church
Atlantic Cemetery
Poultry Wisdom for Eggs or Meat Production
Advice on choosing poultry for eggs or meat, stressing clean quarters and comfortable housing. Recommends Leghorns, Minorcas, Caras, Anconas for high egg output and warns against overfeeding or cramped conditions. Mentions balance of feed and space to support growing chicks.
Summer Enemies of Poultry Warn of Heat and Vermin
The article notes hot weather and vermin as major poultry enemies arriving in summer. It advises strict cleanliness, frequent disinfection of houses, and thorough sanitation of pans. Use of soda in scalding water, lime on the floor, and reliable paint on roosts aids health. Regular straw changes and disinfectant sprays for nests are recommended.
Ohio State University to Graduate 902 In Class
The Right Reverend Charles D Williams bishop of Michigan will deliver the commencement address at Ohio State University today. Nine hundred two students will be graduated. An odd note mentions hair switches advertised from Atlantic Beauty Parlor with a red and yellow sweet y.
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The
United Press
Columbus
Charles D. Williams
Michigan
Ohio State University
Refugees in French Cities Seek Work and Aid
The article details millions of refugees from Belgium and France's invaded zones, including 143000 Belgians and 11000 Servia-Othera, with 762000 French refugees. It explains distribution, funding, and work efforts such as employment in munition factories to sustain families.
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France
Eixteen
Alsace
Lorraine
Maubeuge
Verdun
Toul
Epinal
Belfort
Charleroi
Paris
la Pallice
Germany
Switzerland
Death of Grant echoes temperance era medical view
A 1912 report attributes General Frederick D. Grant's death to cancer of the throat caused by tobacco use, noting his father General Ulysses S. Grant died of the same cause. The account cites Dr Robert Abbe discussing the perils of intemperate tobacco in a Medical Record piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick D. Grant
A. 8. Grant
Grant
Robert Abbe
New York
Bt. Luke's Hospital
USA
Bacco
Hig
Personal notices from city society rundown
Mrs Merle Swart is much better today while W. C. Burgess remains very low at home on Poplar Street. N. E. Wiley, Clark county recorder, was in the city between trains. Mrs G. W. Murray spent Sunday in Omaha with sons Keith and Nell. Mrs W. A. Mulder returned home in Lincoln after visiting her parents. Aylwin and Hagen families plan to move back from Lewis. Hagen sought a residence in the city. J. W. Stanton of Portland, visiting T. A. Happ, accompanied an auto party from Portland. 2100 miles, reached destination Saturday evening after 18 days on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Swart
W. C. Burgess
Poplar Street
N. E. Wiley
Clark County
G. W. Murray
Omaha
Keith
Nell
Mrs. W. A. Mulder
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. and
Mra.5. B. Aylwin
Adolph Hagen
Lewis
Mr. Hagen
J. W. Stanton
Portland
Ore
T. A. Happ
Mr. Stanton
Atlantic district supervisor primary result reported
The article notes the Democratic nominee for supervisor in the Atlantic district, Jones Wing in Atlantic, defeating J Bergh in yesterday's primary. It lists ward by ward votes with figures like lat ward 04 39 21 and nd ward 2.2.2. 31 26, and mentions term dates extending to January 1 1919.
3rd ward 4th ward totals and Highley wins
The text notes 3rd ward and 4th ward totals 140 and 103. It states A Highley had no opposition on the Republican side and that the term begins January 3, 1918, with Highley’s current term running until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.peeeeeees Eeeses
Highley
Mr. Highley
No Contest In First Supervisor District Nominees
W. S. Reid wins the Republican nomination and Mike Metz takes the Democratic nomination in the first supervisor district composed of Grand Franklin Benton and Lincoln townships. Neither candidate faces opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Franklin
Benton
Lincoln Townships
W. S. Reid
Mike Metz
Bode Has Easy Sailing In Local Primary
Dick Bode, supervisor in the fourth district comprising Noble, Pleasant, Cass and Bear Grove townships, faced no opposition for the Democratic nomination and Republicans offered no candidate at the primary. In the fifth district Ws D. Bell had no Republican opponent while S A Pollock and O D Layte contested the Democratic nomination. District includes Edna, Massena, Victoria and Union townships, term begins Jan 1, 1518. Logue defeated Pollock in Massena, Union, and Edna, carrying Victoria. Logue’s district majority listed at 46. Also an ad notes suits for $12 and a ready selection at Women’s Toggery along with construction and concrete block offerings from Kimballton.
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Bode
Dick Bode
Noble
Pleasant
Cass
Bear Grove
Ws D. Bell
S. A. Pollock
O. D. Layte
Edna
Massena
Victoria
Union Townships
Logue
Pollock
Union
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Langoim Vebevsee
Groenraeses
B.M. Willard
Harmony Among Demos
Conway
M.P
J. O. Fudge
P. I. Appleman
A Taal, Commiteaura and
Wasee Shea A
Womdn
Tenth and Birch
Atlantic Beauty Parlor
Poultry Wisdom
Government
Bellaville
Combings Atlantic Beauty Parlor
Gitiaa
Battis
Tuirtlen
Farmers’ Savings Bank Atlantic
Kimballton Constro
Corads’ Inc
New Méthoda
Nad
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