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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
WHYT notes U S forces lack adequate machine guns for potential war with Mexico. Experts say modern warfare demands them and the army is only about half equipped. Critics blame heavy military spending and poor preparation amid two years of tension with Mexico.
A Detroit dispatch notes Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company have not guaranteed wages for employees who join the National Guard during the Mexican border mobilization. The Chicago Tribune’s dispatch labels this stance “Flivver Patriotism,” contrasting Ford with other large employers who keep jobs or pay wages while workers serve. The piece questions Ford's proclaimed labor concern and patriotism, suggesting a disparity between public image and action.
J M Deneen of 300 East Third street was slightly injured when earth and brick collapsed in an excavation near Wal nut and Fourth streets. He received brief treatment and was expected to recover within a day or two.
Cass county stock raisers ship large quantities to Omaha and Chicago. Seven car loads left Atlantic yesterday. L. W Wheatley sent fat cattle cars to Omaha today. Several shipments planned for tomorrow.
A local dentist Dr H K Wollames announces readiness to sharpen edge tools. He notes no two horde mower sickles ground and invites readers to stop at home 407 Locust St. Chas Beers. A crowd from Atlantic area attends Hammill College in Council Bluffs Iowa with others planning courses this Fall.
President E G Grace of Bethlehem Steel writes to Senator Tillmen proposing to manufacture government armor plate at actual cost plus overhead as determined fair by the Federal Trade Commission. He cites past pricing, defense needs, and urges reconsideration of a government plant plan.
Six sons of Mrs. Mary Wolfe of Baltimore wear U S military uniforms. Two serve with the Twelfth Cavalry in Mexico, one with the Twelfth Artillery in Vermont, and three with the Fourth Maryland National Guard. Government costs cited at about $639,000 for mobilization. Adjutant General Dickson’s figures. Also reports the American steamer Sencennet sunk ashore near the Soroby Sands after exterior explosion and abandoned.
Mrs Sarah Disa beth Baker widow of David J Baker former justice of the Illinois Supreme Court dies at her Chicago home at age seventy four.
Verda L Sanborn wed Dr Louis B Moon at the bride parents home in Atlantic Iowa. The ceremony featured bridesmaids from Scribner Nebraska and Omaha with ring bearer Olive Evans. Afterward the couple, residents of Omaha, plan a Great Lakes trip and will reside at 935 Mercer Boulevard Omaha after September 1.
Relatives surprised Mrs. Chester Seybert at her home west of the city for her birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Seybert, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seybert, N. Henderson and family, John Henderson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Henderson. Refreshments were served and Mrs. Seybert received numerous gifts.
Mrs J W Cuykendall and others entertained at 2 30 this afternoon with a bridge whist party in honor of Miss Mary Marshall who will wed Mr W W Don Carlos Jr of Greenfield on June 28. Decorations featured pink and white cut flowers. Forty guests attended.
Dr. A. Mullins and family visited Davenport Moline and Rock Island for the centennial celebration. The trip featured grand parades and open government displays. Wires along the streets broke in wind, prompting the city clerk to urge people not to touch them and to report breaks. A high tension line incident left a man injured by contact with a bare wire.
County Superintendent Jennie Ward announces regular teachers examinations to be held at Atlantic High School on June 29 and 30.
Real estate transfer notice dated June 21 1910 records D C Matthews and associates conveying property to Mary A Umphress and others for a nominal price. Griswold notation indicates lien or mortgage details with a $1 payment referenced. Public record filed as per local news telegraph classifieds.
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