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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
8
Readable fragments indicate several banks including First National State Bank of St. Clair Shores, First State Savings Bank of Birmingham, State Savings Bank at Hazel Park, and a large Commercial and Savings bank at Pontiac closed yesterday.
Sliced Bacon advertised at 25 cents per pound with comments on its sweet mild flavor and even lean and fat streaks. Sales pitch notes sanitary packaging and rapid market demand, urging purchase on Wednesday.
A readable fragment advertises Wisconsin Longhorn cheese at 15 cents per pound with notes of promotion and market timing. It mentions full cream cheese and a Wednesday sale in a Wisconsin market context.
The fragment presents a slogan about honesty economy and efficiency guiding business. It hints at continuous improvement and a sales focus on high grade foods, but text is garbled. No clear event, person, place, or organization is identifiable beyond general retail messaging.
Taylor county starts the Iowa fair season with its exposition July 27 through August 1, continuing fairs in nearby districts. The state fair board notes one or two fairs may be canceled and estimates about the same $160,062.70 in aid as last year, distributed after the events by premiums and district schedules show Taylor county fair at Bedford July 27 to August 1 and Page County fair in Clarinda in early August.
The cartoon text describes Sidi Bou Kassim the holy hermit of Sidi Bou Kassim Tunisia who has not removed his clothes since 1881 after French seizure. It contrasts Gharaja and Bent Sgen in the Mzab where sales must occur by auction with multiple prospective buyers, not single bids, seen as bizarre in Northern Africa.
A historical science puzzle explores methods to suspend a metal ball in air using magnetic or aerodynamic principles. The article discusses early experiments and theoretical ideas, presenting curious readers with a blend of practical tests and thought experiments.
June 16 report covers Stanley Faithfull alleging blackmail motive and naming two men, Jack Greenaway and Brice Winston, as persons linked to the Starr Faithfull case. He traced the timeline to hours before the seaside murder and pressed for the two suspects to be found.
The Woman's Association of the Congregational church announces a luncheon for $1,000 at Mrs. F. Becker's home on Friday June 19 at 4 o'clock. A program includes vocal solos by Elinor Mary and others.
The dataset lists ten test questions with answers including topics like the American Civil War, Col William F Cody, Fort Leavenworth, opium, time zones Eastern Central Mountain Pacific, Charles Dickens, Mexico, and John W Davis sourced from Newspaper Information Service.
Fort Wayne Ind June 16 A Chicago market authority Richart T Manefield says farm board meddling costs farmers more than 20 cents a bushel on the new crop wheat. He claims 200 million bushels held at a club over cricket price the farmer 20 cents each, and that government interference keeps this surplus from being dumped but held for a higher price.
A skull of a new dawn man was discovered in central Australia by Sir Colin Mackenzie’s expedition. The find, described as similar to a Peking skull, follows decades of research into transitional humans and could signal a new link in human evolution. Roy Chapman Andrews notes long expeditions into the Gobi seeking transitional remains.
Real estate transfer notices include C S Tompkins and wife to I H Rosseau dated 6 23 28 for a parcel in Fr 2 W H Pierce signed by Herbert referee and include Ralph E McCauley Carl McCauley and Faye McCauley with dates 4 15 11 and a property in Dickersons wild to Lewis Inc. Also reference to D C Herbert referee and Wel ton H Kuarr with a deed dated 0 3 31 and an Atlantic ex 244 in oft.
Des Moines Life and Annuity consolidates with Royal Union Life Insurance under one name. A C Tucker of Royal Union becomes board chair. J J Shambaugh of Des Moines Life and Annuity becomes president. New company capital stock set at 2,060,000 with 400,000 new stock for Royal Union stockholders. Merger approved by state officials and became effective yesterday. Also: Ascot stakes at Ascot England saw Noble Star win at 10 to 1, with Blue vision second and Bousy Boy third among 21 runners in front of King George and Queen Mary.
Earl P. Patten of Danbury was re elected president of the Iowa branch League of District Postmasters at a session in Shenandoah. Officers named include J. E. Beener, J. M. Wright, E. M. Bratton, C. C. Sheaffer, Carl Walken, and Thomas F. Fitch. A Washington talk urged courtesy as essential to avoid trouble. Also noted was a report of substantial reductions in illicit liquor distribution in the central western district, citing diversion prevention as key. about 90 percent of improperly produced liquor was denatured alcohol in a 1956 to 1986 period.
In memory of Mex Madeleine Stull Crow who died June 16 1930. We miss her loving heart and cheerful voice as she joins the angels. She has climbed the golden stairs and left an empty chair for her family to remember.
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