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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
4
A controversial claim alleges the administration favors forming an army of 500 000 Slavic soldiers in the United States to fight in Sibyria. The item also contains an ad for Triumph Pills from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee, urging readers to request details.
Fragmentary text notes Ogudera returning from France and mentions others returning from a special mission. The legible portion hints at a great need and various personnel involved, but the fragmentary OCR leaves key details unclear.
The Homemakers Club cabinet in Grant Iowa met with the Community Council to form a district council for Douglas township and nearby districts. Plans include a Red Cross dinner titled A Dinner of the Allies and tables representing Allied nations, boosting food conservation and school involvement, with booths, demonstrations, and Better Baby Campaign prep.
Government and women’s clubs unite under war department approval to create furlough homes for soldiers abroad. Funds raised now target 2 million dollars, a boost from earlier estimates, with Atlantic region clubs contributing heavily. The provost marshal general clarifies occupations required to work or fight and lists exemptions such as traveling salesmen and store executives.
A local advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as excellent for bowel trouble. Mrs. H P Cook of Anderson Indiana endorses keeping the product on hand. Available everywhere.
About thirty fans from Anita Iowa attended last night's Des Moines bout to witness Caddock versus Lewis. The report notes possible Fourth of July speaker may be a veteran of France. Mrs Long's condition improves daily while Dr Beaver plans hospital return with his wife to Council Bluffs.
A June 22 1883 column lists graduation exercises with essays by Frank Temple Carrie Egbert Lucy Batten Jessie Findley and Grace Green. notes mention Miss Batton visiting Mt Pleasant Lou Chapman returning from Iowa City and Mrs Tharnish heading to New York for her father’s illness, among other local items.
Real estate transfers list June 21 including Steney C Bangham and wife to Mys Mina Petit for lot 4 block 3 Ani ta. Herman E Taylor to Wm 8 Reed for all interest in lot 8 of OF VP. lot Ld wed mwi 28 77 34 eX. part sold to Wiegand for $1. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment with a testimonial from Mrs. J W Wallace of Macon Missouri praising its effectiveness for lameness and muscular pains.
Dispatches from Zurich report Italian, British and French troops gaining the upper hand along the Piave from the Monte Terrlo plateau to the Yiver of Venice while Austro-Hungarian forces face supply shortages. French and British gains near Soissons and Albert, with Americans suffering heavy losses around Belleau Wood. A transatlantic air effort is considered to be pursued with American and British cooperation.
Mrs G W Jackson of Litchfield Indiana credits Chamberlain's Tablets with curing her indigestion and constipation after six years of stomach trouble. The ad claims quick relief and restoration of regular bowel action with continued use. Obtainable everywhere.
War era notices cover ship transport shifts doubling capacity and losses after a collision off Florida. British politics fear Curzon’s admission of home rule collapse, with conscription likely affected in Ireland. Draft boards urged to seize idlers. deportation bills for alien anarchists. Minnesota polls sway Burnquist lead. Wheeler indicted over deportations. captain in France takes responsibility. Submarine warfare shots at transports. shark carcasses noted along Atlantic. Des Moines hosts labor conference and arrests in Iowa.
An ad urges customers to place orders with the Wilken Monument Works. The promotional message stresses assurance and direct service, though limited details are readable. The fragment shows business branding and a sales pitch element.
Major General von Kronstadt of Austria fights Arditi alone after his staff deserts him. He is wounded and dies in hospital. In France Premier Clemenceau notes continuous American aid boosting reinforcements. Piave floods hinder Italian lines as Austrians struggle west of the river. Vienna reports relief in Austria as 1000 carriages of grain arrive for the Austrian hospital region.
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