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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
2
Sealed bids for reinforced concrete dam and bridge unit, reinforced concrete swimming pool, pavilion and toilets at Sunnyside Park will be received by the Board of Park Commissioners. The notice outlines bid requirements and submission deadlines.
The City Clerk of Atlantic Cass County Iowa invites sealed proposals for a bridge and dam project, a swimming pool, and a pavilion with toilets. Detailed quantities include concrete, excavation, reinforcing, and extensive fittings. Bids due 1:30 p.m. June 25, 1920 with work deadlines set for July to August 1920.
The proposal shall be accompanied in a separate envelope by a certified check or bank draft for ten percent of the bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter the contract. The successful bidder must furnish a surety bond as provided by law. The board reserves the right to award items separately or together or to reject any or all bids. Board of Park Commissioners City of Atlantic Iowa. By D E Shrauger, Secretary.
Mrs Thomas Beatt mother of Charles Scott died at her home in Villisea. Funeral services held there. Morgan and Crum sold their garage to Southman Bros with stock moving to the Southman building after invoicing. former owners plan future Cumberland business. The Q railroad bridge near J F W Kraaek farm caught fire Tuesday afternoon. bucket brigade extinguished it. Westbound train proceeded after engineer hesitated due to fire. Cumberland to celebrate the Fourth with William Waddell president and John Tharnish marshal. R H Bailey’s two young sons injured when horse and buggy struck by a turning cart. both thrown. Griswold twilight game between first and second half teams chilly and unsteady conditions.
J O Lauder of Des Moines says Tanlac cured years of stomach trouble and nervous distress. He details improved appetite, sleep, and energy after only two doses and credits the remedy for returning him to normal life. Tanlac advertised as sold in Atlantic by Arthur Lee and in towns nearby.
J N Blount, about 60, nominated by a Republican faction as Arkansas governor. Longtime Forrest City resident, born in Georgia, educated in Atlanta Nashville and Chicago. A teacher by trade, landowner, fraternal member, first gubernatorial candidate, active in race thrift and self help.
An old ad urges keeping Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand to prevent suffering from sudden bowel complaints. It promotes the 85 cent bottle as a safe, dependable fix available everywhere. Also notes Lorenzen Market ad and a local baseball game recap with Kimballton Elk Horn Orphans.
Cordova Alaska reports Kilbuck says a feast and dance to celebrate a good harvest led to famine deaths of at least 42 Quigittingok natives last winter and spring. Missionaries provided food, guests left wealthy while hosts became paupers. recovery years ahead.
A Northwestern University faculty questionnaire shows many instructors earning under 1500 annually struggle with domestic costs. Full professors reportedly earn 3000 to 4000 yearly, and despite a 25 percent salary increase, the report argues for further raises to reflect living expenses and duties beyond work.
Blaine Washington and nearby British Columbia advocates urge a memorial arch at the International boundary to mark a century of peace between Canada and the United States. Plans envision twin arches in parks on both sides of the border, with Blaine ready to fund its American half if BC funds its Canadian half. Samuel Hill of Seattle leads the Pacific Highway association effort. Premier John Oliver of BC vows to consider.
James Hurley of Lake Placid buys 1200 acres in Essex county near Lake Placid to develop lumbering operations around the grave of abolitionist John Brown at North Elba Adirondacks. Brown, executed in 1859, was interred at North Elba where a refuge for fugitive slaves had been established. A monument was later placed over the grave.
In 1919 Pennsylvania coal production fell to a seven year low with about 80 million tons mined, while the national total reached 458 million tons. Output declined from 1918 and was marked by a first-time return to work after a major strike.
Osborn Tomlinson Co funeral directors based at 313 Chestnut Street announce their receiving room adjacent to the chapel with office and residence contact numbers A-397 and B-397 for service arrangements.
A fragmentary timetable listing multiple train and streetcar services with local freight and passenger routes. Mentions No. 13-Tlyer, No. 87 Local Freight, No. 9 Local, and No. 201 services. Also references daily service from Council Bluffs to Griswold and Audubon with morning departures and exceptions on Sundays.
Local shop advertises additional copies of the News-Tele at five cents per issue, inviting readers to stock up. The terse notice highlights affordability and availability for general audiences.
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