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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
Subscription rates are listed by carrier for one year and six months, and by mail for one year. The notice names CHAS F CHASH and EFP CHASBE as editors and managers and lists CHAS, R. K., CHASE as directors and stockholders.
Irregularities alleged in the Polk County sheriff primary prompt John MacVicar to secure a temporary injunction preventing certification and to file an election contest seeking a recount and reopening of voting machines. Also notices appoint an administratrix in Cass County probate and a local reminder of Crystal Lake rink event June 13 with Cook’s Orchestra.
Poem advises readers to write cheerful letters to soldiers in 1918, urging use of bright, brave prose to lift spirits, reassure that friends back home cheer them on, and acknowledge the hardship of longing for home and family. Copyright 1918 by Geo. M. Adams.
Overworked man from Saratoga California states he could not find a replacement and kept working until trying Vinci. He claims it built him up, strengthened him and improved sleep, attributing his recovery to beef, peptones, iron and phosphates. The ad touts Vinol and Garin products as strongest tonics advertised by Drunette B.
Farmers report corn in excellent condition due to hot, moist weather after early season rain shortages. Heavy rains improved soil, enabling good germination and rapid growth. A few fields required replanting from cutworm damage, but overall conditions are favorable as cultivators catch up after wet fields hindered early cultivation.
Susie E. Duke administratrix announces appointment by the District Court of Cass County Iowa on June 4 1918 to manage the estate of Charles D. Duke deceased. Creditors must file claims legally authenticated and debtors pay the estate promptly for allowance and settlement.
The state executive council ordered 840000 automobile plates from Western Display of St Paul, the firm that supplied plates three years ago. Two sizes were bought, 100000 at 6x15 and 260000 at 16x? Color will differ from the current dark green background and cream figures. Delivery starts about Sept 1 and plates will be used from Jan 1, 1919 for three years.
The Crystal Lake rink hosts the season’s first dance on Thursday evening June 13 with Cook's orchestra providing the music. Local residents are invited to attend this kickoff event marking the start of the summer skating and dancing calendar.
The advance man for the famous Georgia minstrels arrived to arrange their June 18 1918 show here. With the stage manager drafted for military service Bert Butler will handle stage duties. Local business men show talent for surprise acts as replacements for minstrels called to war. Plan to attend.
An editorial style appeal touts Dr. Pierce’s Anuric Tablets as a life saving remedy for kidney trouble. It urges medical warnings, advises exercise and water, praises results from users in Courou Iowa and Step into the rug store for aniele ne cen br VM Perea, with several testimonial fragments about kidney relief and related ailments. The piece blends health panacea claims with illustrated patient anecdotes and local citations.
Twenty five boys from Council Bluffs Y.M.C.A. will attend the southwestern Iowa camp at Crystal Lake Lewis Ia from Wednesday June 12 to Friday June 21. The group is one of the largest to represent the council.
A local testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. The speaker, John Hi Prograsa of 1007 Maple St, claims the pills restore order to his kidneys and ease dull pains, noting the product’s price and the Foster Milburn Company as the maker.
The Jany Y M C A program announces a Western Iowa camp to host at least 125 boys with one YMCA leader for every seven campers, potentially 150 attendees. The site will feature twenty large tents, a 20 by 50 dining tent, a headquarters and supply tent, a store tent, and an axe and cook shack.
Wood & Savery of Atlantic Iowa announce farm loan offerings at 5 percent 634 percent and 6 percent. They invite locals to call and inquire about terms and conditions.
A financial statement to the national war work council shows Y M C A shipments for American expeditionary forces include 115,135,600 cigarettes 9,913,000 cigars 2,040,000 packages of chewing gum and 80,000,000 cans of preserved fruits with large quantities of other staples. The report urges orders through the Walken Monument Works.
Citizens, especially children, rally to protect birds as vital war workers. They warn against slaughter under food scarcity and stress birds’ role in saving crops by insect and weed control. Examples include quail, robin, flicker, sparrow, and kingbird benefits. call for enforcing game laws and a national bird sanctuary effort. Food saving equals patriotism.
On June 4 1918 the District Court of Cass County Iowa appointed Earnest L Maas as Administrator of the estate of George A Maas deceased. He has qualified and all debts should be paid to him. Creditors must present legally authenticated claims to the Court for allowance within the law. Dated June 5 1918. Thomas B Swan attorney for the administrator.
Official Washington order to clean up loafers and beggars reaches Sioux City. Those who complained about unable to get work were put to work alongside paying labor. Some were sent to nearby farms, while dissenters faced sentences and nonpayment.
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