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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
4
The community in Harlan mourns Charlie a longtime parrot once famous for talking with local children now grandparents. Report notes his age by locals as likely over fifty years and links his passing to infirmities of advanced years.
Tipton Iowa June 14 returned soldiers back loyalists press grand jury. Frund a merchant and Albera bodyguard indicted for illegal sale of deadly weapons and carrying concealed weapons. Alleged row began with mayor’s bodyguards and ended in resignations and oaths of 100 percent Americanism. Warrants issued for arrest. Prosecution to push cases to limit in test of clean up effort. Also note on hemp binding twine pests.
Yesterday produced St. Joe 6 Des Moines 3 Joplin 4 Tulsa 3 Omaha 10 3 Des Moines at St Joe and other matchups highlight a packed schedule New York Chicago and Cleveland lead the American and National Leagues with several teams battling for position Top performers include Detroit Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis with multiple rain delays noted in the schedule
Athens reports from Budapest that Germany has stripped Romania of almost all resources. Only 84 locomotives remain for troops and logistics. eleven of seventeen divisions demobilized for lack of food and equipment. Severe shortages of horses, tractors, and medical staff persist, while Bolshevik influence grows as illiteracy and occupation strain loom. American aid includes food shipments, Red Cross relief, and discussions of further support as Romania pleads for clothes, fuel, and skilled railroad workers.
In 1904 Cumberland opens a new First National Bank replacing Hugh Waddell. Mrs Hattie Henderson and Grace visit Colorado. Postmaster Conerd recovers from illness. Wilson Pratt learns of his brother’s death in Denver. Rev Hughes returns from M E conference in Los Angeles. Yd Shannon improves and goes downtown. Also noted are 1884 events like Atlantic’s holiday, firemen home from state tournament, and local incidents including Hank Gillett and a fatal accident in Des Moines.
Preliminary reports from British and American Red Cross YMCA and allied bodies show world wide generosity as war relief drives raise hundreds of millions. British contributions to 1915 1918 total 765 million with low admin costs. American Red Cross donations near 350 million since 1917.
Farm loan service announces available rates of 5 percent 5 percent and 6 percent. Potential borrowers are invited to visit Wood and Livery in Atlantic Iowa to inquire further and apply.
A Honolulu dispatch notes widespread misconceptions about Hawaii as a U S territory. Letters to officials emphasize Hawaii’s equal status with Alaska and Oklahoma before statehood, while locals describe American life in Honolulu and deny any serious moves toward self determination.
San Francisco June 14 The cement ship Palo Alto at Oakland differs from Faith in structure and materials with four inch walls and five inch bottom. Palo Alto uses sand crushed terra cotta and cement, reinforced with horizontal and vertical bars. When ready, another concrete vessel Twilight will be launched, first puffed brick ship.
Mexico City reports the government will use moving pictures to teach farmers how to use modern machinery. Secretary of Agriculture Pastor Rouaix and federal engineers led a tour from the capital to promote better farming through visual demonstrations.
An OCR fragment promotes Deering Twine and a constipation remedy, urging readers to cut out the ad and take it with them. It mentions Chamberlain's Tablet for digestion and constipation and claims wide availability. The text shows promotional language and incomplete context.
Daily Register or Evening Tribune offer runs from now through January 1 1920 at $3.00 for over seven months, a value beyond the price of six. Sunday Register adds $2.00.
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