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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
2
A wartime editorial argues universal military training for all boys ages nineteen to twenty one would bolster national defense. It lauds General Foch as the apex of military command, stresses the value of drilling and schooling, and urges preparedness through organized training camps nationwide.
The community honors Samuel Hazard and six local youths who fell in France during World War I. Hazard died just before his twenty first birthday after enlisting in 1916 and serving in Mexico before France. Citizens vow support and readiness to help finance the war effort as the list of casualties grows.
The paper praises the internal revenue department and its appointee Mr. B Lynch now in Atlantic assessing income tax returns since 1918. It highlights his knowledge of the law and even handedness in auditing, stating he exposes flaws without bias and aims to ensure equal tax treatment under the new law.
A newspaper reader confesses difficulty in understanding the crowd and concedes the war may not end here. The writer suggests Germany will seek to dominate with force in future conflicts, regardless of shelters or venues.
A critical editorial urges a budget system and responsible reform in national finances. It laments wasteful pork barrel spending and the lack of financial controls, warning Americans will pay in blood and fear. The piece condemns Capitol inaction and calls for a serious reformation of public money use.
In a flurry of gossip Obed Gunney relays rumors about Mrs Beebe ending up at the poor farm, only to learn the tale was sparked by misinterpretation. Caleb recounts a doctor’s tale of trading a white hog for a horse, illustrating how truth mutates into falsehood as stories spread.
A photo shows a Cleveland miss stopping at a New York hotel to release a carrier pigeon carrying a message. Lieutenant Roy J. Wilson, U.S. Navy, serving aboard a war vessel in home waters, is noted as interested by the scene.
The Berner Bund reports that no chestnut tree may be cut in Switzerland without a special permit, a tight restriction issued by the federal council amid wartime food shortages. The order accompanies a drive to develop native food sources due to import limits from German submarine warfare and other WWI pressures.
Fry eggs with hot fat and add pepper salt and a dash of boiling water. Break in the cage one at a time and cover tightly. let fry a few seconds until the whites are light and fluffy.
Relatives of Wirza Jang Martett, an elderly spinster, discovered a hidden fortune after cleaning her center-city Philadelphia home following her death. About forty thousand dollars in cash and gold and silver lay hidden, with bank books showing nearly one hundred thousand dollars on deposit. The woman, eccentric and refusing relatives' aid, was found unconscious from gas stove fumes.
An archaic poem reflects hardship and inflation in 1918, lamenting rising prices, poverty, and debt. The speaker laments paying tax, buying essentials in small amounts, and feeling shame while aiding the Red Cross and charity efforts amid economic strain.
Poem voiced by a German American speaker who renounces Germany amid war, affirming loyalty to the United States. He questions traitor labels, recalls his roots, asserts he will fight for America, and vows to die for the country against German aggression, referencing U boats and sea battles.
Irregular or delayed use of Pri umph PJs promised safe and dependable. Not sold at drug stores. Write for relief and particulars address National Medical Institute Milwaukee Wisconsin. Maps of the western battle front 25 cents at the News Telegraph office. tf
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