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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
2
Nathaniel Page commanded Bedford’s Minute Men who carried a maroon banner showing an armored arm wielding a sword during the retreat of the Smiths. The claim that Patriots carried no flag at Lexington is contested by this account of Bedford’s company.
A forty minister delegation from the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will visit nineteen European countries this summer to promote international friendship for the United States. The trip includes pastors from various denominations across the nation.
A historical notice urges readers to place orders with the Wilken Monument Works, signaling the business as the preferred source for memorials and related monuments.
Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, the noted pastor and author, is studying industrial conditions across the United States to share his view on how Jesus would act in today’s economy. He recently spent several days in the Kansas coal field.
The Golf and Country Club will hold its regular dinner on Thursday, June 17 at 6 30 PM. Reservations should be notified to Mrs Dr Hupp no later than 6 PM Wednesday. A Warsaw treaty news item notes Danzig gains liberal provisions until harvest and Poland agrees to reduce sugar and fruit shipments.
Mrs. Emma W. Higgins of New Castle Indiana announces a new pension law affecting soldiers from the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection. The notice urges immediate action and asks recipients to send a stamped reply.
Ed Shorty Lewis, a Des Moines Chicago Great Western conductor, was trapped beneath a dirt dump car near Reinbeck. Rushed workmen freed him minutes later though he died before medical aid could reach him.
Yesterday afternoon the Walnut-Audubon game here ended with the visiting team losing 8 to 2. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Tra Smart. Lavina and Ruth Smith were bruised in a Crystal Lake buggy accident. the driver, though unknown, is not blamed. A large crowd sought relief from the heat at Crystal Lake. Wilford Albright married Laura Bickett in Atlantic. Griswold defeated Anita 4 to 1 in a fast game, with Smith and Scharf catching for Griswold and Jarnigan and Crier for Anita.
Society and clubs announces a Ke RRCH Club dinner for members Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Farm loans offered at 5 and 6 percent by Wood & Lavery of Atlantia IA. Dr H K Williams dentist in Fulton Building Fifth and Chestnut Streets. Larson's Lenses advertised for facial adornment.
New York editor Dr Joseph Simms dies at eighty six and leaves his brain to science. Dr Edward Spitzka, noted in brain research, removes and preserves it for study. Simms linked with New York University medical department and friend of Darwin and Huxley. The will urged notifying Spitzka upon death.
Clarence Curtis of Healdsburg was killed in a car crash on a steep grade near Salinas after a bee distracted his wife driving the vehicle. Mrs. Curtis, injured in the same crash, said the bee alighted on his knee causing her to lose focus, leading to the overturn at the embankment foot.
An undertaker mistakenly prepared Ellen Rogers as Gerald Rogers for removal from the Rogers home, halting the error after Mrs. Rogers called him back. In Pueblo, Mr. and Mrs. Nash, deaf, calmly ate breakfast as firefighters battled flames pouring water onto their burning roof and home.
Short advertisement for Madame Vedome talcum powder promoted as ideal for bath, toilet, and nursery use. Mentions various tones and a Wednesday sale or availability, highlighting white and flesh colors.
Wednesday only sale offers 15c men s handkerchiefs and 9c khaki handkerchiefs as good quality outing wear. Also 75c fancy voiles in 40 inch widths with a variety of colors and patterns, advertised as a value event.
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