Will Take Three Years In War Decline For Allies
Washington reports high officials say 1917's war likely to run three years or more. France at military peak, Rus sia to be down at least a year, England in economic decline. United States urged to mobilize to win against the Kaiser.
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England
Russla
France
U. S
Bytmnited
Washington
America
United States
Kaiser
Francey
Rusata
Foy
Ringley
Rumored Time Card Change at Rock Island Division
Rumor says a new time card may start next Sunday on the Rock Island division though local offices have no official word yet. It is thought the new yard will take effect either this Sunday or the next, affecting the morning local from the east and returning number 17, with the Chicago mail in the afternoon.
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Rock Island
Chicago Mail
Goodspeed Seeks Record Straight on Solicitation Claim
Attorney B A Goodspeed asks the paper to correct the record regarding a tilt with County Attorney Whitmore over a Frost case. He notes druggist Lee testified Goodspeed never solicited handling of the case and says he resents any implication he would forget professional ethics.
Two Injured People Doing Well
Avian Duffy the freight brakeman and Mire Pelken of this city are reported doing nicely at the hospital after being struck by Rock Island trains. Laurie Rowley, the young man injured last week while at work in the field, is not doing so well.
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Aviann Duffy
Aid Mire
Pelken
Laurie Rowfey
Ford a Real Patriot Bonds Pledge By Henry Ford
Henry Ford, wealthy auto magnate, has subscribed for five million dollars to Liberty Bonds. He has long been a vocal advocate of patriotic policy, though some critics question his motives and timing.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Alot
Bork
Funeral Delays for W K Applegate in Globe Arizona
Remains of W K Applegate, reported dead in Globe Arizona, were delayed due to high water in Lincoln Nebraska. The broker, 64, suffered a heart stroke during a bank directors’ meeting with T P Howard and J F Greer, died despite medical effort. funeral plans await arrival of the widow and other relatives.
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Lincoln
Neb
Applegate
W. K. Applegate
Globe, Ariz
Chas
Greer
Howard
Hia
J . Doctora
C. B. Gunter
W. W. Horet
Mra. Applegate
Leony
Globe
Chicago
Board of Trade
Glabs
Ry Alyn-Lews
T.P. Howard
New York State
Charles ‘Applegate
Atlantic
Iowa
Los Angeles
Getting Papers in New Bases
Clerk of the District Court and Deputy Grazier are engaged in filing papers in their new steel filing cabinets installed in their offices. They face a real job organizing the papers on file while the new system is being implemented.
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Qmigh
Grazier
Pershing and staff safe in port in Britain
General Pershing with his staff arrived at a British port today. The departure will be kept secret. The voyage was uneventful with no submarines or mines encountered on the way across.
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United Press
London
General Pershing
Hundred U. S. Aviators in France Arrive
June 8 news reports that one hundred American aviators arrived in France to assist in submarine detection and other active duties. They constitute the first regular fighting force to reach France.
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United Press
Washington
France
Doings of the District Court in short session
District court proceedings show estate distributions and administrator actions. The R B Marker estate will distribute assets with a final report and vouchers. debts total about 31 000 with minor payout expected. Henry Bartling estate allowed real estate sale. Lewis Hornet executor may borrow 3600 to cover outstanding loan. John Eller estate authorized to sell personal property June 16 after four News Telegraph ads. MoR Groshong estate final report set for hearing June 3. D W Smart estate closed with final report and bond exonerated. Terence Waters estate final hearing set for June 14. Dora Abelman guardian filed an oral report approved.
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District Court
Rockafellow
R. B. Marker
Henry Bartling
Lewis Hornet
John Eller
News-Telegraph
Morgroshong
D. W. Smart
Terence Waters
Dora Abelman
U C T AT WATERLOO MEETING OF TRAVELERS
The state convention of the United Commercial Travelers met in Waterloo with J Cruise representing the local council. The meeting recalls the Atlantic gathering from years past as Council member Cruise attended.
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The
United Commercial
Waterloo
Atlantic 2
J. Cruise
State Registration Exceeds Government Estimate by 3000
Returns from nearly all counties show about 215000 registered for conscription in Tacoma Tuesday, about three thousand above the government estimate.
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Tawa
Baptists to Mark 54th Anniversary Gathering
The Southwest Iowa Baptist Association celebrates its fifty fourth anniversary with services at First Baptist Church in Council Bluffs. Rev G Sneath of Glenwood will preach the introductory sermon Thursday June 12 at 2 15 pm and the program concludes Thursday morning June 14 as attendees plan to travel from local churches.
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Iowa
Baptist Association Ls
First Baptist Church
Council Bluffa
Tyne
Tha ‘Church
San Salvador Hit by Earthquake and Eruption
Washington dispatch reports San Salvador the capital of the republic of Salvador with 60,000 population was totally destroyed by an earthquake and volcanic eruption. The American legation became uninhabitable but records were saved. Minister Long informed the state department that no lives were lost at that time.
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United Press
Washington, D
San Salvador
Long
State Department
Associated Press
Republic of Salvador
British Gains in Belgium Amid Relentless Front Raids
British forces pressed forward in Belgium with sensational raids and gains as German lines continued to bend under a heavy artillery barrage. The onslaught, reported from London, marked another aggressive advance by the British on the front.
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United Tress
London
Belgium
Commercial Club Luncheon Speaker Arrives for Dinner
Prof. Moregrass of Bloomfield arrived in the city this morning to speak at the Commercial Club luncheon this evening. The meal will be served cafeteria style at 6 45.
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Prof. Moregrass
Bloomfield
Commercial Club
City
Horses Lost North of Griswold Report
A paragraph reports several horses lost north of Griswold in high water. Other items note a new girl at a South Birch Street home, a recruit named Ivan Sheeran from Anita, a new ten pound baby born to Dr B W Hollis and wife at 810 E 9th Street, and a May 29 1917 marriage of Willis Fogle and Margaret Irene Peak in Creston. Also covered are Yows Nebraska Undertakers Association meeting, and Roll of Honor Cards for National Guard enlistments signed by the governor and adjutant general.
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Griswold
B. W. Hollis
Dr. Hollis
Atlantic Seri and Vaccine Company
9Th .Street
Creston
Willis
W. Fogle
Wiota
Margaret Irene Peak
Kent
Iowa
Detroit
Mich
Town
John J. Rapp
Adjutant General
National Guard
Centerville Men Jailed in Des Moines Hearing
Thirty seven foreigners at Centerville who failed to register faced a preliminary hearing this morning. They were moved to Des Moines jail to await Federal grand jury action with bail set at five hundred dollars each.
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United Press
Ottumwa
Centerville
Des Moines
Federal Grand Jury
Seventy Die as Rio Janeiro Building Collapse Hits Downtown
Seventy people were killed when downtown Rio de Janeiro buildings collapsed today in a devastating urban disaster.
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Rio Janeiro
United Press
Rail service back to normal after flood repairs
The Rock Island line fully restored its main line schedule yesterday afternoon with branches returning later. The south branch remained out yesterday pending repairs to seven hundred feet of track near Turkey Creek but was operational by this afternoon. Atlantic Northern traffic resumed its first trip yesterday morning after flood shutdown.
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Rock Island
Turkey Creek
Atlantic Northern
Mud in Council Bluffs Clogs Streets After High Water
Residents report thick mud over a foot deep on paving in Council Bluffs after recent high water. Local workers have been employed to clear the muddied streets and restore passable sidewalks.
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Council Bluffs
Alreety
The Second Post Letter Notes Mixed Spelling and Errors
The text comments on readers spotting misspellings and dictation quirks in the newspaper. It mocks rare slips and thanks readers while noting some still find wrong letters in stories.
Daily Markets Chicago Grain Market Overview
The Chicago grain market report from Daily Markets notes wheat trends and market activity. Furnished by H Roths child Co Atlantic Iowa, it references non slip typewriter paper tips and a Newsy Telegraph update.
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Chicago
H. Rothschild Co
Atlantic
Towa
Petrograd Says Russia Out of War Board Designates Federal Aid Road
The board of supervisors designated county highways for federal aid under the new law. White Pole road and Iowa Short Line were named for improvements to reduce hills and create permanent grade with state and federal funds. County money will cover permanent bridges and culverts over a five year period. County assessments were readjusted with some raises and some lowers.
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Board of Supervisors
White Pole
Iowa
Acquittal in Second Blue Law Case
The Boston Candy Kitchen proprietor Cos ton Papthakos was found not guilty in a Sunday Blue Law case heard in the city Hall council chamber. The jury of seven deliberated six minutes, with County Attorney T C Whitmore prosecuting and B A Goodspeed defending. The defense admitted the shop was open Sunday, but argued on the rule of reason.
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Coston Papthakos
Boston Candy Stitchen
Council Chamber
City Hall
M. P
Conway
Foreman
Harry Marsh
Clyde Woolsey
George Boggess
Louis Scherinsky
W. H. Stahl
Frost
T. C. Whitmore
B. A. Goodspeed
Chris Geanos
Shining Parlor
Utohvoco‘elock and Saith
Can Plant Sweet Corn Instead In Low Lands
The bottom lands that were inundated in recent high water and planted to field corn can be replanted to sweet corn since replanting field corn is impossible. Farmers will not lose much as the flood recedes and hopes rise that the grief is over.
No drill this week for Atlantic recruits in Red Oak area
No drill action occurred this week as Atlantic recruits did not participate and Red Oak officers were unable to attend. The notice indicates postponement due to absence of officers and missing drill leaders.
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Atlantic
Red Oak
Country as a Fighting Force Demoralized to Washington
The report portrays a demoralized military posture and urges Washington to face the bleak truth. Sources describe low morale, strained supply lines, and questions over leadership while calling for decisive action and candid briefing to policymakers.
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Washington
No Prospect of Change in Russia as Czar Adherents Rise
Petrograd dispatch notes provisional government unable to cope with loyalist factions and mob rule. Under illegent conditions, Russia cannot fight and must force soldiers to duty to hold the line. Dictator must take hold and strengthen troops. hope for immediate change is minimal.
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Petrogran
Rusalata
America
Russia
Memorial Firemen Service by Atlantic Department
The annual Memorial service of the Atlantic Fire Department to honor departed members will be held next Sunday at city hall auditorium. A. Goodspeed delivers the address, Rev J K Drivell offers prayer, and music is by a male quartet. Afterward graves at the cemetery will be strewn with flowers with assistance from the Veteran Fireman organization. The public is invited.
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Antal
Atlantic Fire Department
City Hall
A. Goodspeed
J. K. Drivell
Presbyterian Church
Walnut resident looks after business in city yesterday
Personal mention notes H. J. Remsen of Walnut visiting for business and R. Anderson and family from Anita as Atlantic visitors. Mrs Henry Hosselt and family from Masson were among out of town shoppers yesterday. Hon John Voorhees of Anita was in the city yesterday on business.
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H. J. Remsen
Walnut
R. Anderson
Anita
Atlantic
Henry Hosselt
Massonu
John’. Voorhees
Dinner Party Honors Harriet Willard Before Marriage
Sixteen young women from Mrs. R. H. Shiffiett's Sunday school class hosted a dinner party and miscellaneous shower at the Shiffett home for Harriet Willard on the eve of her marriage to Julius Peters, with garden litten and maiden hair fern decor. Guests found parcels hanging from a mulberry tree, opened them, and praised the gifts. Also noted is an A M and F special communication at Pymona Lodge tonight at 7:30 sharp with initiation. L. H. Pine, acting W. M., requests attendance.
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R. H. Shiffiett
Congregational Church
Misa Harriet Willard
Julius Peters
Jane 27Th
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Frank Wiggins
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C.b. Osborne
Osborne Undertaking Establishment
D. M. Manning
Giffen/Manning Company
Omaha
Yows-Nebraska Undertakers’ Association
Mawa- Telegraph
Rock
Daily Markets
Staly
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Petrograd
BOARD
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Aly
Ig Inviti
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A. F
A. M
Pymona Lodge
L. H, Pine
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