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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
8
The basement stores of cities, once selling inferior, worn or careless merchandise at low prices with little service, have moved upstairs. Demand for regular stock now requires better merchandise and standards, changing the basement concept.
A detailed guide on building simple crystal detector radios with two aerials, discussing factors affecting efficiency, component placement, and construction notes. It covers the variable condenser, gram lead, crystals, headsets, and options for ready-made versus home-built parts with emphasis on insulation and grounding.
The House committee rejected the Bankhead amendment to the ship subsidy bill that would bar government aid for ships selling liquor. The Edmonds proposition received no action and is expected to be reported out soon. The administration ship subsidy bill passed the committee by a 9 to 4 party-line vote, with the dry amendment similarly defeated.
Cedar Rapids June 16 Mrs Alina Richardson declares the flapper is not doing any harm and should be left alone. She says only the idle rich girl deserves investigation while the rest can go see free. The conference features committee chairs of the League of Women Voters.
Ma Bel Weiss a four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Weiss of farmers near Williamsburg was fatally burned after lifting a toy flatiron from the stove. Her mother tried to tear the garment away and was burned but may recover. The incident occurred in Cedar Rapids on June 16 according to United Press.
A 19th century style testimonial praises Dr Pierce’s medicines and Pelleta tablets for nervousness and strength. The writer urges readers to obtain Dr Pierce’s remedies from local drugstores and to write for medical advice.
Several churches announce Sunday morning and evening services with details on subjects and pastors. Churches include Church of Christ with Rev Head and Rev Howard, Danish Evangelical Church at St Paul, Zion’s Lutheran, Lewis Congregational, Evangelical, S DeSeEnse, Presbyterian, and a Vacation Bible School program for children.
Sabbath School at 10 o clock and Bible Study at 11. Evening preaching not scheduled. Sunday services begin with Children’s Day program and baptism. Summer Sunday evenings feature short services with music and talks on Moral Phases of Current Issues including Armenia and American Responsibility. Be with us next Sunday.
Walter S Ward son of a wealthy maker pleaded not guilty when arraigned for a hearing in White Plains New York on June 16 He was indicted in connection with the slaying of Clarence Peters former seller When Ward's counsel asked for immediate trial the court said the case would proceed like all others
Clyde Gant colored, with address listed in Kansas City, was injured last evening at Rock Island train No. 44 location and is described as wounded in the yard area. No further details provided.
Water customers desiring to avail the hose privilege must call at the City Clerk's office for service. Failure to comply will result in discontinuance of water service. Note references to local officials and rubber band purchase during the period.
A fragment describes currency value tied to a shoe maker's hash and purity of silver. It mentions a Chinese authority named Niung Ku and a boot and shoe recorder certifying genuineness and fineness. The text is garbled but centers on a credentialed shoe based standard.
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