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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
4
Chicago and St Louis show grain prices retreat with wheat down about a half to one cent, corn off slightly and oats lower. Reports cite profit taking amid mixed weather signals in the northwest and southwest, with receipts around 170 cars for wheat and 50 for oats and strong export demand noted despite softness in prices.
Chicago market reports show hog prices up ten to twenty cents with steady cattle receipts and strong demand. Omaha and St Paul receipts mix, with hogs and cows firm. South Omaha and St Joseph noted higher bids for heavy hogs and fed cattle, while sheep demand remained moderate.
June news from New York covers liberty bonds closing figures and a buyback auction. The report notes bond activity with a focus on acquisition and liquidity timing, reflecting market sentiment and investor demand during the period.
New York stocks closed with mixed results as early gains faded amid broad declines. Notable names like American Can, Bethlehem Steel, Coca Cola, and Radio Ceylon appear in the closing quotations, with varied prices and modest losses reported across key issues.
Atlantic Markets notes corrected daily figures for assorted commodities. The report lists items such as heavy hens, teas, cattle, grains, and barley with varied prices across different markets.
Six women risked their lives in the Atlantic air attempt as Amelia Earhart is hailed as the first to fly nonstop to Europe aboard the Columbia. The mission faced delays from poor weather and navigational doubts but sparked world attention as supporters celebrate the historic crossing.
Multiple obituary notices from Avoca and nearby towns report deaths of Jerry Sievers, Denton Porter, and Lamoresas. Sievers, formerly in Avoca, died in Everett, Washington. Porter trained as a lawyer in Cedar Rapids and had ties to Avoca Walnut neighborhoods. Lamoresas, a longtime printer, passed at Charles City. Funeral details and family relations noted.
Various residents including Hor of Massena and Mrs Nora Garber receive medical treatment at Atlantic hospital with several listed as surgical or critically ill. Names such as Elva White and Anita Folke appear among ongoing recoveries and connections to local families. A note mentions Captain Enew iho Carranza’s arrival from New York.
Biographical sketch recounts William Meredith a Des Moines publisher and agriculture advocate born 1870 in Avoca Iowa. Highlights his anti McNary Haugen stance his farm publication empire including Better Homes and Gardens Dairy Farmer and Modern Five Story Plant his rise from printer's devil to owner of Farm Tribune and Surcerssful Farming and his role in civic service and politics.
Reports from Belgrade say thirty people were killed in street fighting sparked by an attempted communist uprising. The conflict spread to Tirieus in the Athens area with barricaded streets and mounting violence.
Several accidents occurred over the weekend in the city. Dr Dre G L Campbell escaped injury when his Ford coupe collided with a Buick at Seventh and Poplar. No injuries reported. both cars damaged. Additional minor crashes occurred at Third, Poplar and Eighth, Poplar with drivers' names not recorded. W H Bisby also had a near-miss after colliding with an approaching car near Council Wloffs. both vehicles were badly damaged but occupants unhurt.
The John Westphalen family thanks friends and neighbors for their 86 kindness after their recent loss. The note expresses gratitude for support and attendance during the difficult time.
Frank M. Neehe, 1200 Chestnut, former show dealer, faced charges after allegedly operating a automobile while intoxicated near Mills county seat. He was arrested by a Mills County sheriff’s officer following a roadside bank incident tied to a car pursuit. A pint of wine was reportedly found in his ear after arrest. Arraignment led to grand jury waiver and bond set at 1000 dollars.
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