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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
3
Local editors critique automobile law enforcement, urging nuanced charges and fair distribution of state automobile funds. They fault county attorneys and Mayor Baumann for enforcement gaps and stress independents may rise in 1914 primaries. They argue Atlantic should receive rightful auto fund share and question license number supply timelines.
The court fined B H Butler five dollars plus costs after he admitted losing one car number on a road between here and Anita. The piece argues the punishment was unfair and calls for reform, criticizing officials and suggesting systemic changes in auto number enforcement and penalties.
The bullfrog has a loud voice and sings of home and love while swallows pass. People plug ears and mock his rhythm yet he boasts his song surpasses others. The speaker notes humans often boast of talents they lack, ending with a 1914 copyright note.
A lively note praises Underwood deviled ham spread for picnics and everyday meals. It mentions a range of Underwood salads rarebits souffles scallops and omelets as popular accompaniments. Brown Grocery Co.
Testimony in Wise' & Cooper Co vs Conrad Shoe Co ended this morning at 11. Attorney R H Parker and Con ley were present as counsels while 15 M Willard and T B Swan argued to the judge for hours. The discussions may not finish before tomorrow and the case likely won’t reach the judge until noon tomorrow.
Workers Budd Lynch and crew overhauls the park fountain installing new drain pipes to the sewer on Poplar street. Overflow caused by a defective drain ends as the animal heads are repaired and the fountain repainted to improve the park’s appearance.
Elkhorn plans a chautauqua this year from July 11 to 16 with expected large attendance and a splendid program. Organizers anticipate strong community interest and notable speakers.
Detriot police say Rev Louis Patmont a Westville dry goods worker is missing from his temporary Detroit rooming place since Sunday after attending church. He was previously found in a Columbia Illinois cellar amid an alleged kidnapping case that sparked a nationwide search and sensational claims of captivity.
Niagara Falls June 17. American delegates Lamar and Leb wend to Buffalo for four hours with Carranza representatives seeking harmony with mediation. The pact seen as failing as Constitutionalists insist on a strong provisional leader and reject armistice, while Huerta’s future remains unsettled and July elections loom. Mason City tragedy occurs as George Seney is killed stepping onto a departing Great Western train, witnessed by his daughter.
Mrs. B. O. Brown who has been visiting since her father's death leaves for Phoenix with her mother Mrs. John Tharnish. Her brother Earnest accompanies them as far as Omaha, returning to the city this morning. Moore's offers screen and porch paints and other brushable supplies.
The United States filed in district court to recover oil lands valued over 50 million dollars in Kern county California. The land area covers 107 799 acres. The defendants include Southern Pacific Mailread company Standard Oil company and fifty other corporations and individuals.
A string of personal mentions lists locals and visitors including Miss Martha Dallinger Adam Young of Maine Mrs Grace Nutt and Floyd from Waterloo A C Haworth of Oakland Superintendent W F Cramer with his son in Ames Frank A Foster from Wiota area Edna Fritz returns from McComb Ill to seek pupils. Community notices cover social events church women and local business activity with farm and apartment construction updates.
Miss Ethel Horn hosted a Sunday school class gathering on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5. Fourteen attendees reported a very good time. A new shipment of Chi-Namei arrived at Moore's.
G H Brown of east of Atlantic was arrested before Justice Frank Cain for driving an automobile lacking proper number plates. The car bore one dealer's number. a Viota garage man who rented it paid a $5 fine plus costs. He claimed the car might have had two numbers when leaving the Viota garage but was unsure. You should see Moore about finishing those walls Caniflat can be washed.
Robert Phelps and his new wife arrived in the city after a Chicago wedding yesterday They will stay briefly at the groom’s mother Mrs R G Phelps home The bride is Judge Cleland’s daughter and is noted for her accomplishments The groom’s friends offer congratulations and best wishes.
The Third Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard left St Paul for Sparta Wisconsin to join two weeks of maneuvers with the regular army. It marks the second Minnesota guardsmen division to participate in the national range program for military instruction.
Miss Madeline Edison daughter of Thomas A Edison was to wed John Sloane son of Dr and Mrs T O Connor Sloane this afternoon at the Edison home in West Orange New Jersey Mer Mooney president Seton Hall College South Orange to officiate Dr Sloane formerly a Seton Hall professor Belsa Denison Denver Colorado to be bridesmaid
Fifteen nursing agencies affiliated with the State Charities Aid association met in White Plains on June 17 to map a permanent organization joining all public nursing agencies in Westchester County. The gathering aims to become an annual event, with a social by the Presbyterian group on Friday night charging 10 cents and welcoming all attendees.
Ralph McWaid recently returned to Lake Forest after completing a preparatory engineering course at Lake Forest academy. He came with his mother Mrs W A McWaid and friend Oscar Bilharz from River Mines Mo who also graduated with him. They will stay a couple of weeks before spending time at a northern Michigan summer camp. Next year he plans to enter Leland Stanford university to finish his engineering studies.
For sale cement slabs measuring 344 square feet offered by P Meredith. Sani flush equipment listed at Brown Grocery Co with one unit available.
Republicans cannot nominate a coroner candidate at the county convention under the law governing nominations after primaries. Dr. Getz remains the Democratic nominee with no opposition. County Attorney Whitmore notes the convention nomination rule requires a 10 percent primary vote threshold, making nominations at the convention invalid. English women rarely pickle, as Crosse & Blackwell have long supplied chow chow via Brown Grocery Co.
An account from a Peoria paper describes H. H. Boorman leading a booster trip stopping in Atlantic Iowa. A rousing reception greeted the party and a local citizen delivered the best address of the trip, praising towns of Iowa for being on the itinerary. A lawn social at the Presbyterian parsonage in Atlantic was set for Friday evening with all invited for 10 cents.
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