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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
3
A vintage advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. Mrs. Rose Stavens of Atlantic endorses quick relief and improved kidney function, claiming the remedy benefits her family and back discomfort. Foster Milburn Co. touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the trusted kidney remedy.
A long itemized retrospective notes weddings births and court cases. Warren Barnes and Sophia Simonsen wed with Rev Hill officiating. Emma D Wise vs John Deden damages $3000. Des Moines arrivals and events include a fireworks fund and cornerstone laying for the Equitable building. Various local people in court business and social events appear with brief mentions.
Atlantic readers are shown Adler and Harri san druggists touting a simple buckthorn bark preparation sold as a quick remedy. The ad claims one spoonful relieves constipation and sour stomach, with several doses claimed to prevent appendicitis and aid chronic stomach trouble.
Plans to spend over 10,000 to build a new jail were discussed with the possibility of a public vote. The article notes repairs and cleaning of cells, painting, and a projected new wing. It also covers local events, weather, and community notices including farm damage and school activities.
Waterloo hosts the third annual Town Farm Mortgage association convention drawing experts like Prof Cyril Hopkins of Illinois and H M Hanson of the Farm Mortgage Bankers association to discuss loan values, farming systems, and rural education. Henry P Smith and Phineas M Henry address education and practical farming concerns as the round table examines local troubles and the county agent movement.
June 23 at the Atlantic presents authentic German government war films dated to the retreat. The six thousand feet chronicle Germany’s part in the war with official records styled footage. A military band will accompany the screening with a free concert and period music.
United Press dispatch from London reports controversy over life insurance premiums for married men drafted to the front. The government is expected to set aside funds to keep up payments while husbands are deployed overseas.
Fulton of Woodfield breaks county record by selling a load of cattle for the highest price ever paid in the county. The Morell Packing Co of Ottumwa bought the herd, fetching $10.50 per head. Local trades also mention construction and cement blocks in the area.
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