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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
8
Atlantic Iowa items list licensed embalmers and funeral directors with contact details and shop addresses. Names include DeWitt Manning Leonard Jackson Peacock Treder and Stagnrer, with firms Pierce and Webb enterprises and a concert booking note for Weber at the Atlantic Hotel Walnut Street.
H El Frisbie of Pine River Wis a dairy association official sent a letter to internal revenue collector Paul A Hemmy stating the association has received its 1914 income tax assessment and urges prompt payment so the government can build a battleship A three cent check was enclosed in the letter left by Frisbie indicating his strong belief in an adequately funded navy.
An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure promotes constitutional treatment for catarrh, claiming effectiveness nationwide and offering $100 to any cure failure. It notes a free employment bureau via the Atlantic Commercial Club and cites Toledo, Ohio as the manufacturer with price 75 cents for the remedy and references Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A fleet of top U.S. yachts sails from San Francisco to Honolulu with a return race planned Honolulu to San Francisco a week later. Vessels will be handicapped to level the field. prizes total 2000. Tawau and Athens among leading entrants from royal clubs and canal entrants.
National American League and Federal League standings mix teams like Chicago Brooklyn Boston Washington St Louis and New York with scattered figures such as 241, 20, and 17. Western League entries show Topeka Wichita and Denver ties while other cities and clubs appear in partial listings.
Jim Rice of Columbia brace s for a tense regatta after months of hard prep. He notes several strong challengers and says the crew must perform to secure a seat in the winning shell. The page quotes Rice praising the team as one of the era’s best crews.
Several yachts are entered for the upcoming race representing the San Francisco Yacht Club, South Coast Yacht Club, and Puget Sound associations. The field includes diverse entries from major clubs and regional groups, signaling a competitive sailing event.
Denver hosts the Overland Park horse racing meet opening tomorrow under strong conditions. The two day event, with purses including 2500 for the Colorado Derby, draws top riders and horses from across the country, including entrants from Kentucky, California and Missouri, all racing under pari mutuel rules.
National League results show mixed scores from Cinelamari and Pittsburgh with several late-inning plays. American League games feature Boston, Detroit, and New York fixtures with tight margins and notable pitchers, while Federal League matches include Brooklyn and Newark with close contests.
Time card listings show Rock Island westbound trains including No 13 Flyer No 3 Local No 6 Flyer and local stops with arrival and departure times across GRISWOLD and AUBUDON branches and Atlantic Northern schedule details for Kimballton Elk Horn Hanser Heights Gates Smith Leake Harrisdale Atlantic and other stations.
Chicago's June 1 report quotes William Minte-Thompson, Chicago's new mayor, endorsing regulated boxing. He asserts boxing can flourish with proper rules, cites New York and Wisconsin models, and aims to elevate Chicago as a boxing center while opposing unsanctioned conduct.
In early Philly days star Leadoff hitter Lajoie drew attention as the greatest hitter, while Jimmy Callahan volunteered to start the opening game against Chicago’s Colts. Callahan aimed to strike out Lajoie and claimed three advance agents kept him from watching.
Two young pitchers with eye glasses, Hutuh of the Pirates and Meadows of the Cardinals, have joined major league teams. They claim to throw without spectacles, while Will White used them throughout his pitching career for Cincinnati.
The world champion sprinter Howard Drew will not compete for at least one year. He plans to work in San Francisco or Springfield Mass and may skip the Amateur Athletic Union championship in San Francisco this summer. Also noted are moves involving George Stallings and John McGraw and a report on British cricket champion William Stemp in Baltimore for an eastern tour.
The piece laments the grim toll of warfare on agriculture and society. It argues that war curses nations, wastes land, and drains resources, claiming the wheat harvest would feed vast regions if not for conflict. It notes Hessian forces and other armies damaging fields and livelihoods across years.
Iowa City reports the 35th annual commencement of Lawn State University opening with many visitors in town. Exercises run through Wednesday night, with the main address to be delivered by Dr. Talia Barrett, director general of the Man-Ame Union. Baccalaureate service to be given by Dr Samuel Methro Crothers of Cambridge First Church. No alumni day celebrations or class breakfasts planned.
An advertisement touts a strength improving remedy claiming to clear freckles and enhance appearance. It mentions a dealer, a guarantee, and references to a president of an association, with unclear dates and scattered product terms. The fragmentary copy blends health claims with marketing names and vague procedures.
A fragment from The News page asks readers to check mail efficiency and subscription status. It cites an individual Dr J T Rais and a contact number for payment and resolve, urging readers to examine their records and respond.
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