Elks Tribute to the Flag and Civic Address
The Elks hosted a flag observance at the Elks club room with a speech by Lafe Young former editor senator and defender of American unity. He condemned multilingualism praising English instruction for immigrants and critiqued foreign language preaching after deeming language differences a source of national weakness.
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America
Germany
Lafe Young
The
Telegraph
United States
State Defense Council
Globe Trotter
Bes Moines
American Citizen Par Excellence
Young
Meni
Wniniatera
Quebec
Canada
Montreal
Torgnte
Bremer
von Hinton
Armed Cruiser Avenger Sunk by a Torpedo
London dispatch reports the armed merchant cruiser Avenger torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea. A United Press summary notes German efficiency, critiques American invention, and urges unity, liberty bonds, and wartime resolve. The article covers a Flag Day parade in the city with Civil War veterans, local German Aid Society members, and a lodge program at the club house.
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United Press
London
Avenger
North Sea
Admiralty
Guttenberg
America
Europe
Ansee
United States
Republic
Belgium
Nettional Guard
Red Oak
Ras Lang
Club Haus
Elks
Will, Hondee
Ray “Asay
Bert Pellet
Wright Hedges
al Morelanil
Piria
Owen Meredith
Carrie
Tie
Blie
Supach
Were Married Here Yesterday At Rev Hancox Home
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Rev A Hancox 80 Locust street Miss Mildred M Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs James Myers of Lewis married Elan O Peron of this city son of Mr and Mrs W H Peron The couple were joined by the bride s brother and sister and the groom s sister and brother in law The wedding dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs R S Swart The couple will reside on the Harry Graham farm near the city where the groom is employed The bride has been a teacher in the Lewis schools for some time. Master Charles David Finley was born this afternoon to Dr and Mrs Charles D Finley and the family celebrates a new son day. Events at Garden Theatre tonight include Elks Ladies Red Cross Benefit and Bike Ladies Red Cross Benefit.
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A. Hancox
Locust Street
Mildred M. Myers
James Myers
Lewis
Elan O. Peron
W.H. Peron
Grinnell Commencement Attendance Report
Rev. H O Spelman and family returned from Grinnell after attending Clark Edward Spelman graduate. Twenty five graduates already enlisted. Frances secured a room on the New Woman's Quadrangle and will be Freshman next year. Garden Theatre tonight.
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H .O. Spelman
Frances
Henry
Sheldon
Grinnell
Clark Edward Spelman
Sheriff sale by virtue of general execution in Cass County Iowa
An execution issued October 16 1916 in Cass County Iowa directs sheriff A Kokesh to sell for cash on June 30 1917 at Atlantic court house a lot Nos 23 29 and 24 in block 35 in Atlantic to satisfy a 690.98 debt plus 47.82 costs in favor of Christian Nave administrator of Henry Nave deceased against Albert Kuske. Sale set for 10 am with Red Cross benefit note.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Christian Nave
Henry
Nave
Albert Kuske
R C. Griffith
Atlantic
Casa County
Howse
Sadeestaned
A. Kokeh
Bhoritt
Said
Ate
Towa
Red Cross -Benofit
Fragmentary Lines Echo Old Lodge Rhetoric
Brief OCR fragment hints at a speech by Wright praising a lodge ruler with lines about American audience and lies. The readable text is fragmentary, lacking clear event, date, or full names to identify the occasion or speaker.
Roll of Honor lists conscripts by Atlantic wards in lengthy installment
The News-Telegraph begins publishing an extensive Roll of Honor of county men who registered for conscription. This installment covers first and second wards of Atlantic with numerous names. future sections will continue the list. The tone reflects a formal, period wartime roster.
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Atlantic
Ron
Wilson signs three billion dollar war budget
President Wilson today signed the gigantic three billion dollar war budget in Washington on June 15. The act allocates funds for military expansion and war-related costs, signaling a major fiscal commitment as the nation mobilizes.
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Wilson
United Press
Washington
Red Cross Elects Wiota Chapter Officers
At the Wiota Red Cross meeting last evening Dr. M F Stulis was named president with Mrs C W Mc Dermott as vice president Mrs Chas Sherret secretary and T O Hester treasurer Forty eight members joined and county directors from Wiota were approved Rev Bliss Handy presided Ed Fick and Carl Granville accompanied him and returned him home after the gathering
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Red Cross
Wiota
M. F. Stulis
C. W. McDermott
Chas. Sherret
T. O. Hester
F. W. Beebe
Chas
Sherret
Bliss Handy
Ed Fick
Carl Granville
Handy
Veteran Williams Dies After Long County Life
Thomas Williams a Keokuk County resident for thirty two years died last evening at his home 601 Locust street Born May 3 1887 in Wales he married in 1865 and came to town in 1876 He was a Civil War veteran and left a wife eight children and eight grandchildren Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the M B Church with interment in Atlantic cemetery
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Thomas Williams
Locust Street
Mr. Williams
Wales
Arlinole
Keokuk
Ilinois
B. L. Williams
Oakland
Williams
Extra
W. F. Willams
Tilra
Lehman
Parkersburg
Iowa
Misa Biffle
Hae Jwas
M. BH
Atlantic Cemetery
Initiation Event At Lewis Honors Atlantic Camp Members
Forty members of the Atlantic M W A camp and about a dozen Woodmen from Cumberland attended the Lewis initiation Thursday evening. Ten new members were initiated. A large banquet followed with plates set for about and cars arriving for the event.
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Atlantic M W. A. Camp
Cumblerland
Lewis Judge
list of names appears in historical OCR fragment
A fragmented OCR passage lists numerous surnames and initials such as Tex Marshall Samuel J Métonn James Henry Frank Maher Tom L McMenamin William L McDowell Ross HL McKay H Neff Philg O'Connor Bad 8B Parmley Harry F Preston Marty A Pierson Arthur N Paulsen Andrew Picken Frank Benjamin Poch William F Paulson Pleken John Ir Raben Dave Reeder Frank Rowe Carl B Rowk Raymond D Ratenstein Luke G nodarasa Charlie F Struts Charles J A Schippacaasé Joseph J Sorengen Peter C Schallenberger Péroy F Sigman Alva Shoat Austin J Strutz Henry H Turk James W Tatty Wilam Thompsom Ral Wilken Thomas M Woolsey Clyde Wilson Dorris Woodward Ralph D Weight Max G White Jake W Woolsey Harry A Williams Wend Lawrence.
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Marshall
Samuel J
Métonn
James Henry
Marth
Frank
Maher
Tom L
McMenamin
William L. McDowell
Ross HL
McKay
George
Neff
Philg
Bad L
Pleken
John Ir
Raben
Dave
Reeder
Rowe
Carl B
Rowk
Raymond D
Ratenstein
Luke G
Nodarasa
Charlie F
Struts
Charles J. A
Schippacaasé
Joseph J
Sorengen
Peter C
Schallenberger
Péroy
Simmons Forrester Nuptials Last Eve
A quiet home wedding united Miss Hattie Simmons and Mr. Dick R. Forrester at 801 Spruce St. The ceremony before Rev J K Driver featured a ring service with Miss Marjoris Simmons and little Genevieve Fouts. The couple leaves for Ontario then Kentucky, to settle in Walnut Ridge Ark, after a week’s wedding trip. Gifts and best wishes filled the occasion.
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J. H. Simmons
Hattie
Dick R. Forrester
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Marjoris Simmons
Mendelgsohn
J. K. Driver
Presbyterian Church
Genevieve Fouts
A. G. Fouts
Nellie Pelzer
Joe Robinson
Amas
Arkansas
Ontario
Kentucky
Entertaining Senator Young at Hikes Club Affair
Society notes describe J. G. Herringhoma hosting a reception on South Chestnut Street after the Flag Days event to honor Hon. Lafe Young. Clyde Herring and My Placa joined Young, with Mrs. J. G. Herring and others assisting. Young's party departed for Des Moines this morning. A separate notice advertises an auction sale of household goods at Fourth and Chestnut, Saturday at 3:30 p.m., and a Red Cross benefit at Garden Theatre tonight.
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Senator Young
J. G. Herringhoma
South Chestnut Street
Hikes’ Club
Lafe Young
Hincheon
Young
Clyde Herring
Placa
Capital
J. G. Herring
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Ras Lang
Daily Markets Report From Receipts and Prices
Market readings show steady cattle and hogs with mixed quotes across grades. Beef and pork items list varied figures from $13.00 to $16.50, while cattle values hover near $9.00 to $14.50 for heifers and yearlings.
County Pledges Reach Over $100,069 for Liberty Bonds
County residents contributed more than 100000 dollars to Liberty Bonds in a final push marked by spirited appeals and community pride. Local leaders hailed the county’s effort as a strong showing of civic support amid last days of the drive.
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Liberty Bonds
Atlantic County Bonds Subscriptions Surpass Target
Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan show Atlantic County over four hundred thousand dollars with Cass County also over the milestone. Atlantic contributes two hundred twenty nine thousand four hundred dollars, about twenty per cent per capita, as banks continue to accept late applications through Federal Reserve guidance. Local notices urge continued participation and outline post close procedures. Also mentions Red Cross benet, community events, and a new baby boy for Mr and Mrs Holly.
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Atlantic
Cass County
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
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