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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
1
A longtime Iowa figure, Lafe, known for blunt talk and staunch convictions, now earns respect amid wartime Americanism. Despite years of Cummins criticism, former adversaries from the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association applaud his developments and steadfast stance.
The News-Telegraph reflects on Flag Day, patriotic duty, and the cost borne by earlier generations. It calls for national unity through a common language, critiques religious and foreign-language groups, and endorses one country one language while noting local political coverage and Havner’s Republican nomination for Attorney General with curiosity about the Democratic challenger.
A 1914 Des Moines inquiry into Liberty Bonds and liquor trips into dry Iowa prompts criticism of the Iowa Homestead legal department. The News-Telegraph notes bias and accuses James Pierce of agitation, framing the Homestead replies as evasive on patriotism and personal use liquor.
A short, clipped line argues that late, Young has always been a great mait and remains notable, implying a critical reassessment of a local figure tied to a long standing reputation through time. The remark hints at local opinion turning toward accountability or renewed scrutiny.
Fragmentary lines depict the idle rich asserting their right to exist amid conflict, showing a brisk, journalistic voice about wealth and power. The text hints at social tension as the wealthy engage in actions or disputes over resources and status.
A fragmentary piece discusses poisons in the blood eliminated by kidneys and liver, urging high water intake and use of Anurie to flush kidneys. It promotes a diet of grains and vegetables with little meat, and cites Dr Pierce of Buffalo. It mentions uric acid crystals in joints and muscles and references various products and addresses.
The speaker recalls wealthy youths draining resources and praising war while living lavish lives. They trained in the navy, prayed to strike at an enemy, and enjoyed comfortable homes and fathers' money. Now, the scene shifts to witnessing armies in motion.
A Darlington Pennsylvania testimonial from Mrs Emma Graf credits Vinel with easing severe bronchial asthma and restoring strength for farm work. The ad claims Vinel as a constitutional remedy with beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese tech notes and urges orders through Wilken Monument Works. The page also critiques gilded wealth and mentions a copyright 1918 Geo M Adams.
In almost every neighborhood women praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving monthly weakness and pain. Testimonials from Mrs Arraug Lawson of Athol Massachusetts and Mrs H Rosakamy of San Francisco California claim life changing improvements and renewed health after using the remedy.
Cass county Democratic delegates set for June 29 in Atlantic with full representation in 16 townships minus Cassa Grove Lincoln and Edna. Key details list committeemen and delegates by township, including Atlantic wards and Massena Bear Grove Massena and Pleasant townships, with numerous named individuals and positions.
The Cass county quota for the War Savings campaign was 395740 dollars, with 345004 pledged to date, leaving 50736 yet to be raised. Chairman Anderson notes Cass is at about 87 percent and urges every town to push over the top during the June 22 to 28 drive, especially Atlantic with 42022 to raise. Map of western battle front advertised.
The contractor finished a thirty two foot concrete bridge at Bear Grove Center. The structure is steel covered with cement, described as lasting and well planned for heavy traffic and future needs.
Mrs. Myrtle L. Watts aged 29 formerly of Oakland Iowa died after a brief illness at Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Craft and left a large family including many brothers and sisters. Extra copies of the News Telegraph are 5 cents for everyone.
A 4 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kruger, died Sunday at 946 am after being kicked by a horse Friday evening in Portsmouth Indiana. Funeral services were held at St Mary's church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. The article also includes an advertisement praising Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a life saving medicine for stomach and bowel disorders.
H K Worthington of Cumberland Ia reports his son Cleo is ill with pneumonia at a camp near San Francisco after a chaplain’s letter. telegraphed for details but no reply by Wednesday afternoon. An advertisement urges slow chewing to prevent belching and Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
Mason City Iowa June 14 J M Pierce of the Iowa state federation of labor defends the Nonpartisan league at the fourth biennial convention on grounds of common cause and betterment of political and economic conditions.
A Shenandoah superior court suit is filed against J. L. Anderson of Essex for 100 dollars by the American Red Cross Shenandoah chapter. Anderson allegedly signed a loyalty card and pledged Liberty bonds and a $100 Red Cross donation, then stopped payment when banking arrangements changed. The case may be tried at the July Shenandoah session, with local confidence uncertain about obtaining local legal defense.
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