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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
6
The manufacturer touts 104,000 men and exclusive features to combat rim-cuts, blowouts, punctures, loose treads, and skidding. In two years Goodyear has implemented three large price reductions totaling 45 percent, the latest on February 1, with unmatched production capability creating unique value.
The Board of Supervisors met in Atlantic Iowa on June 14 1915 with all members present. J H Mayne was appointed county engineer for a drainage project on Indian Creek in Brighton township with compensation 60 dollars per mile and a 200 dollar bond. A resolution authorized transferring 8500 from Domestic Animal Fund and 700 from Interest on School Fund to County Fund. Rebate of 4 50 dog tax for several years against J J Clark due to erroneous assessment was approved. Bond of East St Louis Bridge Company for pipe contract set at 1200 dollars. Auditory authorized to advertise bids for bridge construction and repairs with bids due June 25 at 1 30 PM. Hear Grove location noted.
A county board lists numerous new pile bridges with full span lengths for multiple sections such as Bear Grove Noble Edna Brighton Pymosa Grove Lincoln and Victoria. Some entries note repairs and one entry covers a mixed air bridge with stated spans. Also included are a series of claims approved for payment to various individuals and vendors with associated services and amounts and a note of the board adjourning to June 25, 1914.
The Civil Service Commission announced a rural carrier examination to be held in Atlantic on July 10 2015 for Atlantic and Anita and possible vacancies on rural routes in Cass County. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county post office area who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Applications should be sent to Washington at earliest date. Atlantic Commercial Club offers employment help via phone 476.
Venice Calif June 17 United Press reports a ban on short bathing outfits for batters seeking to roam the streams of the era. Officials decree modest dress to prevent blushes, signaling a shift away from daring swimwear in public spaces.
Iowa news digest reports pollution suspected in Des Moines water supply with sewage pollution blamed on Valley Junction sources. Plans for a wastewater fix parallel to Roose Road line are proposed. Insurance rate changes spark state debate as Commissioner English declines action. Interstate freight rate briefs total over 2,600 pages as rail cases advance. Adjutant General Logay eyes a grand review of reorganized Iowa troops at next year’s state fair, combining infantry cavalry artillery and auxiliaries.
A town forms a censorship board of women to police bathing attire. They meet near the strand to judge beachgoers who appear in insufficient covers. Offenders are clothed and judged, with repeat violations risking harsher action.
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a universal corn remedy claiming quick relief for corns calluses warts or bunions with no pain and no limb changes. It asserts availability from druggists or direct mail order from Ey LaprenasOo Chicago with endorsements from James B Jones Moore Drug Co and Iran Drug Co.
A World Peace Conference convened at Independence Hall to propose a United States join to a League of Nations. Led by ex president Taft with Wilson’s endorsement, the gathering includes over a hundred officials scholars and university presidents. The plan aims to bind signatories to act jointly to prevent war and includes proposals for a world tribunal and an international commission on long range questions.
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