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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
The Board of Supervisors deducted $199 358 from bank valuations of Cass county government securities following a law from the last general assembly. Previously Liberty Bonds War Savings Stamps and certificates of indebtedness were included in computing bank holdings, though federal law is thought to exempt such items.
The Opera House presents Wednesday and Thursday performances featuring Tom Moore in One of the Finest with Marie Walcam as Che Red Glove in a period tone provincial venue.
A young Boy Scout named Whares, son of Carl Theres, saved a comrade Hyeny uk Huohert from drowning after he ventured beyond his depth while swimming with friends near the McWard Quistare north of the city water plant. The rescuer, noted as a strong swimmer and active scout, acted without hesitation to pull his companion from the creek.
In appreciation of the News Telegraph fire this morning the A G Teech department store presented the fire department with a 25 dollar check. The News Telegraph gave the men a check for sad. Beech store basement suffered damage from smoke and water. Two boxes of strawberries and two public tram tunettes on our Ford Saturday evening. Call Griffith Gift Shop. Auto drivers glare at night can hinder sight. Griffith's Gift Shop offers eye glass lens to reduce reflections.
Associated Press dispatch from Adamkerke Belgium reports President Wilson and Mrs Wilson arriving to a royal reception by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. The party then began a motor tour across Belgium. A stray ad line about a for sale notice for a McCormick binder and barn equipment appears among the text.
The big fireworks parade on July 4 will feature many township floats from Line Township and other city organizations. The committee bans ribboned or decorated automobiles as floats and invites Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Woodmen and similar groups to participate with floats and marching members. The event aims to be the celebration's biggest feature with the charade described as a blaze of glory.
Exira Iowa June 18 Chas Hawk aged 80 was found dead in bed by his wife from heart failure. He had been in good health and yesterday walked uptown. Seven other children survive and funeral plans await word. A retired farmer and early Exira settler. Mrs Juke Wahlert operated on yesterday at her aunt’s home. Lars Nelson an aged resident is near death from kidney trouble.
Chicago Live Stock report shows hogs opening 25 to 35 cents lower, top at 21.05, bulk sales 20.35 to 20.70, after 24,000 hogs received and 6,000 cattle. Cattle and calves steady to strong. sheep receipts 15,000, market mostly steady but least active. Funeral for Edward Butler held at 3 p.m. at his home. Masons and Knights Templar escorted body to Atlantic Cemetery. Radiator cap missing. return to office.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania opened debate in Washington on a resolution to separate the covenant of the league of nations from the Germany treaty. He said the plan seeks only the senate's advice and consent to the treaty that brings peace and reserves other points for future study. He urged the public deserve time to study the league plan and argued the United States saved Europe and acquiesced as associates absorb the spoils of victory.
Despite a fire, organizers announce the J O F dance will proceed tonight in the Odd Fellows building. No injuries reported as authorities secure the scene and guests prepare to attend as planned.
The Rock Island railroad plans a greatly enlarged freight depot in Atlantic by attaching the old Atlantic Southern headquarters. It has purchased the two story frame building from John T. Aheles of St. Louis after six months of negotiations. The upper floor will house offices while the new addition expands freight capacity at the existing Rock Island freight house.
Owners along Turkey Creek petition the Board of Supervisors to appoint an engineer to survey a drainage district along the creek through Grant Benton and Franklin townships. The plan would straighten and deepen from near Anita to the west line of Franklin township, relieving hundreds of acres from overflow. The petition was laid over until the July meeting likely to authorize the survey. The legislature sought to clarify securities exempting them, with board reductions totaling about a third of the assessed valuation of county banks at $651,295.
The Garden Theatre screens Gladys Brockwell in The Divorce Trap along with a two reel comedy Stung for today showcase. Brockwell stars in a dramatic feature while the light comedy offers light relief between showings.
Cass county supervisors ask the State Highway Commission to alter the inter county road system by removing the eastward road from Lewis and replacing it with the Griswold east road. The move, urged by District Engineer Martin, aims to reduce bridge construction needs on the current Lewis route while preserving connections to the Atlantic south route to Montgomery county.
Atlantic City N J June 18 delegates at the American Federation of Labor meeting refused to endorse a recognition of soviet Russia while urging U S recognition of the existing Irish republic and voted against a July 4 general strike in support of Tom Mooney the San Francisco preparedness day bombing convict G F Grow of Los Angeles opposed the Mooney resolution saying Mooney hoped the strike would hasten his release chairman Frey warned the strike would injure Mooney’s cause and divide organized labor
For sale, building 8 by 12 feet raised and ready for moving. Contact phone Black 259 for details.
Unrest among Canadian soldiers in England over homeward sailings ended with a night attack by about 400 Canadians on the Ephom police station in London. The assault aimed to free soldiers arrested during delays. News includes stray notices and weather asides.
Over the last 36 hours the marriage license counter at the district court office issued four licenses to as many couples. Recipients include Edwin F. Fick with Susie A. Brown both of Atlantic and M A Cloyd of Farragut with Jessie Porter of Essex. Also listed are W T Hatswell of Red Oak with Martha Mills of Red Oak and Hugh Van Meter of Mercedes with Ruby Farwell of Cumberland.
Tas Johnson of Edna township was admitted to the Clarinda Hospital for the Insane after the insanity commissioners examined his case. The 29 year old man appears melancholic and mentally unbalanced. His mother, Mrs Hannah Johnson, farms in Edna township. Mickel of Atlantic has entered Omaha real estate with a new office opening.
Hon. Robert G. Cousins of Tipton delivers an eloquent address to 600 Scott county liberty loan workers at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport. The Davenport Times notes the ovation that followed and his tributes to the American flag and the tri color of France. The event extends over more than three hours with enthusiastic reactions from loan solicitors.
COBLENZ June 18 Allied forces prepare to advance into Germany if Germany rejects the peace treaty. Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett leads American troops ready to move at a moment's notice. Leaves to soldiers have been suspended pending treaty action.
In a Kansas City sermon, Rev J M Billhead argues good roads reduce rural isolation and poverty, boost health and education, and connect communities. He says highway improvements are essential for national development and the spread of information.
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