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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
Sugar cured smoked shoulder 28¢ and 23¢ per pound at the People's Market and Atlantic Packing Co pantry sale, plus notices about Crystal Lake resort opening for 1918 and a thank you card. Includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment for a lame back with usage instructions.
A Jackson ville veteran and oldest cen tenarian in Florida Maj James Monroe son of President James Monroe celebrated his 101st birthday. He lives in Riverside on a riverbank houseboat, supports himself with a small state pension from Confederate service, and remains active in gardening and storytelling about the Mexican and Civil wars. He has lost five sons to war, has one daughter in Richmond, and flies the Stars and Stripes beside a Confederate flag. he salutes Old Glory each Fourth of July with a flintlock muskets volley.
An Indianapolis News item describes Frankfort firemen blocking a main street with a hose to fight a blaze. A prominent local socialite in an electric car stopped before the hose, refused to yield, and queried why it wasn’t moved after the bell rang twice, prompting arrest-violation remarks.
To wash black and brush and wipe it thoroughly lay it on a flat table with the side up to show and sponge with hot coffee strained through muslin. Allow it to become partially dry then iron. Ironing beards may be protected from dust by two paper door sacks over the board. Slip thin over the board when putting away. To clean rollers of a wringer rub with kerosene.
Dialogue shows a fan lamenting lack of seats and another replying he wagered all on the game, promising seated visits for the remainder of the season if he wins. The exchange captures a casual sports venue moment and ticketing anxiety.
Instructions describe washing handkerchiefs by saving paraffin wax, tearing it into pieces, boiling with water and soap. Soak in cold water then boil five minutes to achieve a perfectly clean white handkerchief.
A fragment discusses how quality and flavor of meat or fish can be harmed by overcooking. It notes fats burning creates unpleasant flavors, turning foods gray and bitter, with burned vegetables mentioned as examples.
John J Rapp assistant postmaster was named head of the Cass County Fourth of July celebration committee by Chairman Conway of the Cass County Council of Defense. The unit will coordinate with state and national defense councils for a county wide observance and a proposed single union celebration with details to be set by Rapp and his aides. Extra copies of the News Telegraph advertised and an unrelated medical ad followed.
Rothachild Grain reports South Omaha hogs steady to 10 higher with top 16.80 and pigs 12.00 to 16.00. cattle receipts 2,800 strong with 10 higher, calves to 18.26. sheep up 25-50 cents with wethers 14.50 to 16.60 and lambs 16.25 to 20.50. Chicago market shows hogs 15-20 higher, top 17.25, cattle 10 up, sheep 10-15 up with strong demand and volume.
Several small ads list items for sale including a barn move, a silo opposite the post office, a Chester White male hog, 1917 seed corn Yellow Dent, a slightly used piano, and contact directions involving Ralph Hammond and J. W. Ford at the Cardio Hotel.
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