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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
1
A muddled column questions liquor law enforcement amid Shrine convention chatter. It argues winking at violations by the rich fosters contempt for the poor, cites a Philadelphia incident where bootleggers faced jail, and condemns higher-ups who defy the law while urging proper enforcement.
A Dekalb Illinois case where three young men were sentenced to thirteen years forattacking a girl drew harsh commentary in the Chicago Tribune. The piece condemns “petting” parties and suggests both boys and girls bear responsibility, noting local incidents where men stop cars to invite girls into illicit rides. The writer, living near frequent late night activity, argues for caution and criticizes a culture that normalizes such conduct while urging self protection.
A Mintic gathering in Atlantic is projected for June 28 at the local M E church with Frank D. Larson as organizer. The six orchestras will headline the evening, featuring the greatest musical ensemble yet brought to Atlantic. Cups for the largest delegations will be contested, cups donated by the Gray Atlantic committee last year. Morning and afternoon sessions include addresses by Mrs Caldwell of Maine and other state workers, plus a program of Holy Land geography and Bible-oriented talks. The day closes with a silver cup program and dramatic and musical performances from regional choirs and orchestras.
Mrs. Darrow of Darrow Street has returned home from Werson to care for her ill daughter in law Mrs. Dar. The sick lady improved. At Atlantic Hospital this morning Mrs. Carl Caswell underwent surgery for a brain issue. Miss Myrtle Pond of Fontanelle had an appendicitis operation yesterday.
Special to News Telegraph. Wyland underwent a hernia operation at Jennie Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. He is much improved and expected to be home Sunday.
Little Betsy Jean Scheffler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Scheffler, is recovering after a neck abscess was lanced. Clint Bair sustained several head injuries while repairing a windmill on the Frank Seifford farm when a casting broke, striking him on the head near Walnut Way. Austin Robin is mentioned in a dateline from Walnut Iowa.
A fragmentary note from Council Bluffs describes Mrs Aldrich in poor health planning hospital treatment. It mentions a Wednesday visit by Mrs Cheiatent and a fatality linked to Mr Burgin and another unnamed party. The item references Thunderon Hospital and a possible operation.
A garbled text fragment mentions duties at an attire iagalchy and hints at the end of the week, with references to a person or role and some schedule or show.
Je Elliott attended the funeral of Frank Heckert brother in law of Tehnaon held in Red Oak Monday afternoon Hecker died after an operation for appendicitis in a Clarinda hospital
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