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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
4
Grain and Livestock markets report Chicago and South Omaha activity with price ranges for corn oats barley and mixed grains and cattle hogs and lambs. Receipts: hogs 30,000 cattle 16,000 in Chicago. South Omaha and U.S. packers noted with varied demand and price shifts for steers cows calves and lambs.
In Oxfordshire near Burford, a gibbeting tree at Capp's Lodge bears an owl inscription WH. D., TD. 17384. Lenry and Thomas Dundson were displayed here after their Gloucester highway robbery, leaders of the Dundson Gang whose terror faded with the crime. Local belief says the tree has stopped growing since its grim use. Local notices lure readers to join a Dollar club and see a News-Telegraph wart ad.
Wheat 93 cents and new corn 70 cents lead a list of grains with barley at 55 cents oats 45 cents and rye 57 cents. Butterfat 38 cents segs 19 cents hens 18 cents spring chickens 28 cents old roosters 6 cents. Hog prices range 6.00 to 6.65. Cattle stockers and feeders 9.50 to 6.50 fat cattle 7.00 to 10.00.
Insurance firms warn against excess weight claiming thirty is a pivotal age in health. They suggest most individuals near thirty approach normal standards in height weight and age tables. after thirty one those underweight outlive heavier peers.
Mrs Emma Rolland a longtime Adair pioneer celebrated her ninety first birthday Saturday at her daughter Mrs Frank Pattons home. Friends and neighbors dropped by during the afternoon to offer congratulations. Rolland came to Adair in 1867 after living in Wiota and Anita prior.
Griswold resident John Roberts was arrested in Council Bluffs after a lengthy chase. Offcers tracked him from Griswold to Denver and back, facing charges related to wife damage and related offenses.
Griswold Ta June 17 Special to News Telegraph The annual soldiers reunion will be held this year in the third week of August according to tentative plans made by the local post of the American Legion at a special meeting Representative business men will meet Thursday night to finalize plans for the ritual affair.
R G Young, a well known local, pleaded guilty in Justice McCluce's Wright township court to stealing three ducks from widow Mrs Kirchert. The birds reportedly wandered into a feed lot before Young took them, and he was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Special to News Telegraph. Ruth Stalnaker began work at the Blue Bird cafe Saturday morning. A daughter was born to Ralph Hancock and wife Saturday. Margaret Delean secured Crawford school for the coming year. Norman Quinn and family hosted visits from Mrs. Lee Easter of Parry and Mrs. Roy Grennell of Des Moines, sisters of Mr. Quinn. Rev. Unger, former Congregational pastor, was in Lewis visiting old friends last week. Children’s day program held at the Methodist church Sunday evening after a postponement due to high water, drawing a large crowd. a dine program followed. Mrs Charley Walters of Walnut is visiting at her mother’s home, Mrs. J. Ho Weitchert.
In Marysville California Henry Klein Horge orchard prunes were partially saved from a heavy frost by chickens roosting in the trees. Trees not used by the chickens at night were badly damaged. Kiethsorge notes the warmth of the chickens proved more effective than smudge pots.
In Elk Horn Iowa June 17 special to News Telegraph revival meetings led by Evangelist PL Larsen progress amid rain and poor roads. Baptist church Children’s Day program directed by Mrs dy Jensen and Olif Wilthrup drew attendees from Atlantic Har lan Cuppy’s Grove and surrounding areas. Evening sermon titled A little further featured by a young people’s chair led by Walter Nelson. Audience included A H Nelson family and many locals. Tonight sermon is The soul of religion.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Mrs. Cardona Brooks wife of Dr. A I Brooks. Rev Guy Fansher officiated and interment was in Maple Grove cemetery, Audubon.
Walnuy June 17 Special to News Telegraph. Local residents report visits and trips among families across nearby towns. Guests include Howard Mick of Lincoln and Mary Mick. Miss Anna Sager hosts. Helen Kent joins Moore and Kent families. Sixty more familiar names visit relatives in Denison, Sac City, Atlantic, Harlan, Avoca, and Osceola areas.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a music or entertainment item from New York, mentioning a cover version and phrases like I want to see you in the worst way. The readable text references a phone exchange and a casual time note around 1.
Avoca reports a joint memorial service by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on Sunday with graves strewn with flowers honoring their deceased members.
Special to News Telegraph reports that telephone service to North Branch and areas north of Adair is badly damaged after Saturday nights wind and rain storm. Many miles of old poles are down and restoration may take weeks.
Massena Iowa June 17. Thomas Wylie a farmer southeast of Massena reported the loss of a valuable team of horses killed by lightning Saturday night. A team of mates in a nearby stall escaped unscratched.
Massena Indiana June 17 Yvonne Slocum 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Slocum suffered a bruised back after walking in her sleep and falling down stairs last evening. No bones were broken and doctors expect no serious results.
Clair Daugherty returns home after three months in Long Beach California Alvin Finch replaces Merritt Byrd who joined the U S navy Baptist Sunday school presents a meritorious children day program at the church Methodist church holds communion and baptismal service Tim Bimbern goes to Minneapolis for Fullerton Lumber Co duties Esther Collman visits from Des Moines Mildred Pierson returns from Vinton where she attended the school for the blind
Creeks and rivers overflowed their banks Saturday afternoon and night in Cumberland Iowa disrupting the electric light system with service off until Sunday evening. Local events include Angel's Comedians tent show all week and church services held Sunday for Children's Day.
A fragment from a garbled time signals report notes an average error near three one hundredths of a unit, referencing an oval observatory and an entity named Algy N. The readable text suggests a measurement anomaly or timing discrepancy in a historical log.
Washington Rat researchers report in Pittsburgh that heavier subjects lose more weight in heat yet tire less quickly at resting states. The study shows the body cannot endure temperatures above Q0 degrees F with 100 percent humidity. Discomfort aligns with pulse rate, not core temperature, with 135 and 200 pulsations per minute marking escalating distress.
The Rotary minstrels drew a capacity crowd at the Wiota consolidated school last night as part of the Franklin township farm bureau program. County president D B Milford spoke before the troupe, and faulty lighting briefly revealed makeup secrets to the audience. A. A. Gillette of the Rotary club discussed Rotary aims and programs, making the evening enjoyable for all attendees.
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