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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
2
Atlantic News-Telegraph denounces political manipulation and constitutional duty amid debates over the Eighteenth Amendment. The editor predicts the Democratic platform will avoid the wet plank, while Republicans remain silent on prohibition. The piece criticizes party leaders for risky tactics and calls for sober discourse.
Opinion notes that most misery stems from violating some law, arguing legal systems and enforcement contribute to widespread suffering both in the United States and abroad. The piece links personal hardship to perceived injustices within governance and criminal justice.
Notice for Atlantic subscribers to the News Telegraph offering evening delivery via Fame if they call before seven oclock. Call Red 403 to arrange. This is not the News Telegraphs number.
Fragmented critique argues that the United States constitution requires Senate approval for any treaty or agreement with a foreign power and warns against executive attempts to bypass this check. It cites framers’ intent to prevent foreign entanglements and political trouble.
John Clayton, filing from Boulogne, reports Marshal Foch and Sir Henry Wilson agreed after hours of talks to launch an immediate campaign against Turkish Nationalists. Greek troops to participate with French and British officers directing operations, aiming an advance toward Constantinople as Mustafa Kemal's forces were reported to have moved beyond Ismid.
The piece discusses Greek and Balkan roles in Asia Minor amid British and French aims in the Turkish territories. It notes Greek expectations for gains, potential handouts from Rumanians Serbians and Bulgarians, and reflects on American involvement and possible troop action. Nearby, social notes list attendees and a local home fire caused by a gasoline tank overflow.
Poem extols paying debts and living within means. The speaker compares buying heavy paid for car and tailor paid in full with installments and bailiffs, urging solvency for peace of mind. The verse recalls past debt woes from collectors and portrays present life as content and dreamlike after choosing financial restraint.
A brief compilation of notable dates and events from various years. Includes Lucrezia Borgia death in 1519, 1797 militia authorization by Congress, 1813 Beaver Dams capture, 1831 Rebecca Harding Davis death, 1870 Solferino battle ossuaries, 1880 Hancock nomination, 1895 Columbia boat race win, 1916 Corn Products Refining Company dissolution order.
A Country club afternoon gathered many ladies with some playing cards, others relaxing on the veranda as refreshments were served. At Miss Sarah Grulke’s home guests honored Miss Gladys Gingery with five and twenty girls, featuring 500 and dancing. The Pi Phi Alpha fraternity hosted a wisdom feast at Park hotel to celebrate nine initiates including Bonnie Trailer, with ritual, pins, and a three course dinner followed by toastmaster Tom Whitmore.
Thirty five years ago on June 24 1885 brief notes report fields of public interest. Sc len Worthing plans a house north of H C Lichter in Anita while Charles Burnside a young man around twenty dies from smallpox. The family endures its fourth death from the disease with a four year old girl among recent losses.
Fifteen years ago on June 24, 1905, George Franklin broke his nose from a grounder while playing ball with Anita in a game between Anita and Casey. A family reunion occurred at the C. W. Lavery home at noon with Mr and Mrs as attendees.
The home of Mr and Mrs John He Sims on Spruce Street hosted a quiet wedding for their daughter Miss Marjorie to Ralph E McFarland of the city. Fifty relatives attended as Miss Florence Simmons played the wedding march and Rev J K Driver officiated in a palm adorned living room ceremony. The couple will reside at 808 Elm Street after a light reception.
The Herrera government in Guatemala, which followed Governor Estrada Cabrera, has been recognized by the United States, announced by the State Department. The U S also places Britain on notice regarding dealings with Guatemala.
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