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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
1
Mrs Cecile Cruik Hibben of Montgomery Alabama receives the French War Cross for four years in the Ambulance Service of the American Red Cross from 1914 to 1918. The citation notes her unremitting devotion during the 1918 Spring enemy advance and her care under bombardment and gas.
Associated Press reports Major General von Francois urges a 500000 annual draft and labor battalions to run industry while preserving strict military discipline. Rome authorities curb motor traffic to save gasoline and keep taxi scarcity, citing 3000 cab drivers’ political influence and votes. Nearby land listings note 10 Cass county farms for sale with long terms.
Iowa club women from across the state converge in Ames for the biennial federation meeting. Presiding officers outline work, with Carrie Chapman Catt to address, and suffrage debates linked to a push for rapid ratification. Delegates plan four busy days of sessions and social events.
Rome June 11. A reader notes that the horse in town remains in place, delaying the removal of an old fashioned cabby setup as authorities consider modernization. The scene underscores local attachment to traditional routines despite expectations of change.
The state convention of the National Association of Stationary Engineers opened a three day session in Marshalltown Iowa with delegates from all parts of Iowa and several outside states. Topics include uniflow engines flow meters cost of current and isolated watts. Speakers include Prof. W H Meeker of Iowa State College and Dr George Hessenbruch of St Louis. A large number of engineering exhibits are featured.
Expert riflemen from multiple military branches gather for summer practice ahead of the Caldwell New Jersey national rifle contests. The event runs August 25 to 30 with seventy five cavalrymen plus infantry and other service members. Iowa plans a civilian team to attend next August, with rifle clubs in the state discussing representation.
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