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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
8
Ames Iowa June 13 A railroad head appeals for a square deal for the railroads as he urges fair treatment in transportation policy. He calls for balanced rules and steady policies to support rail service and regional growth.
C Johnson of the Chicago and North Western railways told the Iowa State Bankers Association that railroads deserve wider government support and equal share in national progress. He warned radical lawmakers against attacking rail transport, noted rising freight hauls from 288 miles in 1960 to 326 in 1921, and argued transportation underpins farmer and manufacturer prosperity.
Report by Charles V. Vickrey of the Near East Relief describes Corfu shelters for Armenian orphans from Asia Minor, with 3000 boys housed in a former Kaiser palace and hundreds of girls in the Royal Palace Athens. The relief effort aims to find long term homes as Greece shelters thousands, while the Kaiser is said to be in Holland.
Late News Of Elliott And The Vicinity lists residents relocating to California from Chicago, visits by Ida O'Kerte in Leadville, and local family gatherings. It notes Wm. Cannon’s return from Winth and Bert Cannon’s extended stay, summer school plans in Cres ton Des Moines and Glenwood, plus multiple church and charity group activities. The item mentions Pig shipments, Flag Day observances, and various social visits among parishioners and neighbors.
Fragmentary ad claims strength and nervous relief from Dr Pierce’s pills and supposedly effective health remedies. Mentions prices and July issues, with unclear references to Malme or Omaka Nebr. and generic medical discovery language.
Sunday night activities drew good attendance despite the weather. Mr and Mrs Jack Jenkins and daughter Gladys of Grant visited Elliott for a few days with Vivian Streepy. John Walker of Red Oak made a business trip to Elliott. Mrs Wm Hinman returned from Missouri after a death in the family and visited in St Joseph during absence. C F Cadwell traveled to Des Moines on business. Voice Vibration noted foreign school teachers in London studying English with a clever device that writes on smoked paper.
Linwood society dancer Edonic Paner will present several creative bare foot dances with matching costumes in a city event. The program highlights personal style and performance variety. The notice emphasizes artistry and public participation at the local gathering.
A brief note contrasts India's caste based judging with a Western method of evaluation, highlighting differences in intelligence and social hierarchy as discussed in the Buffalo Evening News.
A historical note describes extreme gender imbalance in a community of about 80 000 where there were years with no girls born or surviving. The text questions social and cultural pressures leading to sex selection and advocacy for equal treatment of female children.
A deep yellow glare at sunset signals approaching rain as water vapor absorbs red and blue light, leaving the sun’s remaining light appearing yellow. This atmospheric effect explains the observed yellow hue and its link to stormy weather.
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