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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
Be Membership details list subscription prices for carriers and mail in the U S Canada and foreign countries. The paper notes the Be Member inclusion with Associated Press news dispatches and local news republication rights.
Atlantic subscribers to the News Telegraph may have their papers delivered in the evening by calling before seven o clock. The offer notes the number Red 43 and clarifies this is not the News Telegraph number.
The dispute between Nicholas Murray Butler and General Leonides Wood escalates as Butler accuses Wood backers of buying the nomination. Wood retorts that Butler is lying, shaping a fraught political scene ahead of a pivotal party contest. Nearby notes mention San Francisco gathering hints and local electoral satire. Trade ads urge readers to support local advertisers who stand behind reliable merchandise.
The piece muses on Republican ticket strength this year and Democratic hopes for McAdoo. It notes Senator Harding’s clean record versus political intrigue, praises Dr. W H Mayo for wartime service, and hints at looming global issues and San Francisco discussions shaping the League of Nations matter.
The piece contrasts Chicago turmoil with looming Democratic dilemmas in San Francisco over McAdoo and Bryan. It argues Bryan’s stance complicates unified party aims, notes the need to address international issues from Shantung to Ireland, and highlights contrasts between rural votes and industrial centers while sensing a potential Cincinnati beer issue.
The passage opines on Bryan and Wilson stances during the league of nations era. It suggests the South supports Bryan on the liquor question and Wilson on the league question while doubting government foreign policy. It warns Bryan could win if the Democratic nominee for president secures election.
Arrivals include a baby girl for Mr and Mrs Harry McCartney and a baby boy for Mr and Mrs J E Wisebourn. Buildings on North Bakta farm damaged by storms prompting owner George Walkinshaw to investigate. A western farmer reports a stolen car battery. Drainage surveyors have shifted to Car work, paving to finish by September 1 if materials arrive. S P Eggers of Lake Charles and wife visit on their honeymoon before Denver. Mrs Charles Lembke buried in Council Bluffs after illness. Seven children survive her. Chester Fleming, from Walnut, marries Martha Fleming. he had been with Northwestern Mutual Life. Edna Peterson celebrates eleventh birthday with eleven friends. Walnut plans a game with the Tennessee Rats, who boast a strong season. Katherine Rapenn, Walnut pioneer, dies at Avoca at 67. remains brought to Walnut. Anne Armentrout and daughter Esther depart for a long automobile trip through Minnesota, Dakotas, Canada, and Western states. Congregational church trustees raise pastor W M Boaz salary to 2600. Helen E Dinsmore to join Cedar Falls College as Palmer method instructor. Mrs Saunierahant returns from Omaha hospital. K P Lodge set to confer third degree. Baby born to J E Wisebourn and wife J A Egbert of Wyoming visiting Walnut.
A reflective wartime verse by George Mathew Adams urges domestic peace and shared calm. The speaker imagines a humble home where quarrels vanish and kindness prevails, contrasting global grief with a local model of harmony and patient hope for universal peace.
From The Old Files June 17 18B5 reports Dr E E Major of Ania will depart Sunday for a two weeks visit in the New England states. The Young People's Christian Association held church services with essays by Birdie Northup Anna Temple Emma Thompson Fannie Moseley Charlie Lavery Sidney Hill and a declamation by Gertrude Berganga Julia Beng family plans GA R excursion tomorrow. A newborn son arrived to Mr and Mrs B K Gaylord last night. Smallpox scare in Wiota area easing as many get vaccinated.
Ticket agent Stroebele sold eighty tickets to Chicago at the five dollar excursion rate from Omaha this morning. Many travelers couldn't be accommodated and set out from Council Bluffs and Omaha. Miss Tripp leaves tonight for Chicago for a two week vacation. PEO chapter held its annual picnic at Mrs. FP Alexander's home. County Clerk Clovis has recovered from a cold bath in the park fountain and is back at work.
Atlantic Building Supply Company advertises a large stock of good quality common brick at its brick plant with favorable prices. Customers are urged to phone orders to Green 215, Gd11 at the Atlantic building supply location.
Neighbors Griswold report the engagement announced at a June gathering at the bride’s home. Guests enjoy lawn time then move to dining room for refreshments. Pink carnations and Cupid decor mark the event. details reference a June wedding and upcoming game between Adair and Griswold with noted players. Mr. and Mrs. F B DeWitt attend lodge convention in Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. H L Wyatt announce a new son born Monday.
A fragment notes Adair has received census figures with a population increase of 52 over the past decade. It also mentions a robber report from a postmaster who owns a general store, detailing loot from both store and post office without exact loss figures, and a Grant baseball game invitation for next Sunday. The rest discusses veiled Turkish women in Constantinople and neighboring cities.
An unclear clipping promotes Triumph Pills as a safe and dependable remedy not sold at drugstores. It warns readers against experimentation and cites the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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