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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
2
Sociability Run dates June 1 19 21. Chautauqua Assembly August 1 to 8. Ringling Circus August 10. Cass County Fair September 9 10 11 12 13.
A Roosevelt backed challenger for the temporary chairmanship loses 558 to 502 to Root, signaling a setback for Roosevelt forces. Taft and La Follette loyalties split delegates, with Iowa Cummins votes shifting and Wisconsin’s La Follette camp avoiding full allegiance to Roosevelt. The day is viewed as a Taft day, foreshadowing a difficult Roosevelt path. Also announced are prizes for decorated storefronts and parade entries in Atlantic, including $50 top prize and other awards for stores and motor cycles.
In Omaha today Mr John A Frank and Mrs Sarah Stoodt were quietly wed in a private ceremony. The couple slipped away this morning and, after arriving in Omaha, were married within an hour in a discreet, intimate affair. Local friends and publishers wish them happiness as they begin their life together. Also mentions Kimballton Construction Co and local classifieds.
The city hosts a Queen of the Tournament Contest with thirteen entrants including Miss Pearl Colwell and Miss Mary Marshall. Voting costs one cent per ticket with boxes across town. the winner receives a $100 diamond ring and a float built for her, under the fire department’s auspices.
A large crowd attended the Old Settlers Picnic at the Fair Grounds though cold wind confined many to indoors. H M Boorman led the program with a fine afternoon show. a male quartet and elder talks recalled county history. Organizing Cass County Historical Association seen as beneficial. Sheriff and closing out business ad appears later.
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