Anita farm sales set Iowa record in Cass county boom
Read like an Aladdin tale the Cass county land boom saw twenty three farms totaling about 8,600 acres change hands in Anita, Iowa, last Saturday for around 1 million dollars. Speculators dominate purchases with small down payments while prices push toward 400 dollars per acre, signaling a statewide land surge unseen in Iowa.
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Anita
Iowa
Caas County
Cass County
Nothi
Pomerern Neyadr
Casa County
Charles Beekman
LaVista
Squires
Andrew Madsen
Bear Grove
George Spies
Massepa
Neighbor
Atlantic People Headed to Lake Resorts
Atlantic residents migrate to northern Iowa lake retreats as Mr and Mrs J G Whitney travel to Lake Okoboji. Mrs Thomas Whitney and children joined them Saturday and will stay several weeks. Mr and Mrs Hedges left recently for the lakes, with R Jones and party also bound for the region.
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Lowa
Heira
J. G. Whitney
Lake Okaboji
Thomas Whitney
Okabore
Hedges
R. Jones
Jones Corone Ve
The Art of Fitting Glasses
Raskin argues fine art blends craft and intellect in optical practice as the hand and mind align to select frames and lenses. The piece explores how artistry underpins precise fitting, style, and comfort in eyewear.
Bakers Strike Threatens Bread Shortage in Burlington
United Press reports in Burlington Iowa on June 25 that a bread famine looms as bakers strike for union recognition leaving only two small bakeries in operation. Confectioners have also joined the walkout, reducing bakery services citywide.
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Burlington
United Press
Iowa
$440000 Verdict Ends Legal Scrap
Detroit June 25 A long running suit ends with Samuel A Wilson awarded $440000 against Chester G White and others over more than 2000 acres of Alabama timberland. The dispute centers on a nine ninth share of the proceeds of a large sale and the elder Wilson’s individual purchases during the panic era. Proceedings spanned decades with thousands of letters, depositions, and deeds entered as evidence.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Samuel A. Wilson
Chester G. White
Alabama
Michigan
Lemuel A.wilson
White
Wilson
South
Eit
Town Bar Association Seminar Opens in Davenport Iowa
Dis cussion of code revision in Iowa is the principal topic at a two day semicon in Davenport. A round table on the subject will be led by James H. Trewin Cedar Rapids J C Mabry Albia and E C White Bronz City. Governor Frank C Lowden of Illinois is scheduled to address the meetings among others.
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Davenport
Iowa
Town Bar Association
Marrry
James.h. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
J.C. Mabry
Albia
E. C. White
Bronz City
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Guthrie Center Lawyer Speaker to Deliver 4th Address
Guthrie Center attorney and former state legislator WEEKS will give Independence Day remarks in Atlantic. A prominent legal figure, he has served multiple terms in the Iowa General Assembly and is in high demand as a speaker.
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E. W. Weeks
Guthrie Center
Atlantic
BE. W. Weeks
General Assembly
Guthrie’ Center
F Torney
Guthrie County
C. F. Anderson
Iowa State Bank
Ruth Marvin Wins Calumet Prize For Best Poem
Ruth Marvin, 15, daughter of E L Marvin, wins five dollar prize for best fifty word poem on why mother likes Calumet baking powder. Prize by Calumet manufacturers. Winning poem praises Calumet as safest and purest baking powder. Prize decisions by News Telegraph.
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Ruth Marvin
E. L. Marvin
News-Telegraph
Pan American Meet of All Suffragists Proposed
New York June 25 Alicia Morean president of the National Womens Union of the Argentine proposes an all American congress of women suffragists. Carrie Chapman Catt received the idea and Signora Morean calls for cooperation among delegates to discuss women’s position and foster solutions.
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Associated Press
New York
Congress of Women
Government Assists in Building Harbor
Governor Yager signs a joint resolution allowing the Insular government to reimburse 70 percent of harbor development costs, up to 1.2 million dollars. Refunds start after project completion as dredging and land reclamation costs exceed earlier estimates. Federal funding to cover the remaining share will follow.
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Associated Press
San Juan
P.R
Yager
Washington
Colored People of Omaha Wed Here in Simple Ceremony
A brief notice records that two colored residents of Omaha were wed last evening at 5 building. Justice J.S. Presmall performed the ceremony in a modest, community gesture reflecting local social life.
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Omaha
Lustice J.S. Presmall
Man Accused of Killing His Mother Gets Change of Venue
Roy Emers on, indicted in connection with the death of his mother in Creston, Iowa, will be tried in Ringgold County on July 8. Judge Fuller granted a change of venue from Creston on defense motion.
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United Press Creston
Roy Emerson
Ringgold County
Fuller
C T U Institute Program Tomorrow at Methodist Church
The county W C T U institute schedules a program tomorrow at the Methodist church. Lunch will be served, then activities begin at 1 30 with devotions, reports, welcome, address on Americanization, singing, election of officers, and unfinished business including clogging exercises.
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Atlantic
Ralph Cockshoot
Shearer
Bontrager
Anita
Mrrs
Senate Foreign Relations Committee adjourns without action on Fall resolution
Washington June 26 Associated Press says after two hours of debate on Senator Fall's resolution to declare a state of peace with Germany the Senate Foreign Relations Committee adjourned without action. The action was postponed by a 12 to 4 vote amid a stormy session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Fall
New Mexico
Germany
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fergus Falls Tornado Death Toll Rises to 51
Fergus Falls Minnesota June 26 The toll from Sunday’s tornado climbed to fifty identified dead one unidentified and three people unaccounted for authorities reported as rescue operations continued in the city.
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Associated Press
Fergus Falls
Minn
Soldiers plotted to kill German premier Scheidemann
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch reports that soldiers arrived in Weimar from Copenhagen charged with plans to kill Philip Scheidemann. The report notes the group’s intention and the authorities’ actions following their arrival in June.
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Associated Preas
London
Weimar
Copenhagen
Philip Scheidemann
Allies Give Hungarians Till June 28 To Evacuate
Copenhagen June 25 Allied commanders have set June 23 as the deadline for Hungarians to evacuate the Czecho Slovak territory. They demand compensation for damage caused by Hungarian troops and say the Hungarians are willing to comply.
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Czecho-Slovakia
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Czach orBlovalda
Adda
Pershing and Hoover in Distinguished Company at Function
Associated Press reports in Oxford Fayland that General Pershing and Herbert Hoover appeared together in a distinguished company at a social function. The brief item notes their presence and the formal event context.
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Pershing and Hoover
Young Woman Wins Declam Honor at St Marys Academy
Mise Bee Steinke daughter of Fred Steinke of this city won second place in the declamatory contest staged by pupils of St Marys academy of Omaha The contest was held at Creighton college auditorium and was participated in by twelve contestants Mina Steinke was the only junior of the number All the others were members of the senior class The contest was largely attended Miss Steinke has been a student at St Marys for the last three years She has arrived home for the summer vacation.
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Mise Bee Steinke
Fred Steinke
St. Mary's Academy of
Omaha
Creighton College
Mina Steinke
Miss Steinke
St. Mary's
Franklin Township Woman Held Insane
Misa Margaret Hinrichs of Franklin Township was examined by the insanity commission and ordered committed to the hospital for the insane at Clarinda. Authorities noted her long troubled mental state and recent worsening condition, with a sister formerly treated at Clarinda Hospital.
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Misa Margaret Hinrichs
Kyqnietin
Clarinda
Clarinds Hoapital
Young Farmer Before Mayor Tonight
A young farmer was escorted to meet the mayor after a police incident at an open cutout and speed posts. The mayor, awakened by the call, ordered the farmer to report at 9 o clock that evening, promising to hold court to decide his case.
Five Senators From 1870 Campaign To Attend Peace Signing
Paris reports that five senators who participated in the French campaign of 1870 will attend the signing of the peace treaty. The presence is notable among the attendees and reflects the event's historical significance.
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Associated Press
Paris
Air Mail to Chicago Opens Full Service July First
Postoffice officials say regular air mail between Chicago and New York will operate in full starting July first. Planes will depart New York and Chicago simultaneously at five o’clock each morning, with a trial flight recently taking eight hours.
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Chicago
New York
Associated Press
Postoffice
Irish Potheen Makers Show Much Activity
Dublin reports high whiskey taxes have spurred illicit distilling activity. Over the past year officials uncovered 412 illicit distilling plants in Ireland and only 2 in Scotland, while police and excise teams keep up the hunt.
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Associated Preas
Dublin
Irigh
Customs and Excise
Ireland
Scotland
French President to Host Dinner for Peace Envoys
Paris June 26 The French president will host an official dinner Thursday for peace envoys amid ongoing talks. The event at the Elysée Palace aims to bolster diplomacy and signal France to advance negotiations.
U.S. Employment Service Busy Helping Farmers
In Kansas City on June 26 the U S Employment Service reported that in two days 2500 men were sent into the harvest fields and women cooks were also in demand, according to local employment officials.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
United States Employment Service
Atlantic Girl Weds Soldier At Home Ceremony
Miss Lella Embree of Atlantic marries Arthur H. Embree of Elliott at high noon in Atlantic. Ceremony by Rev. Stone with wedding march by Ira Hubbell duo. Bride in crepe de chine with white roses, pink and white decor, 35 guests including relatives from Hamburg Elliott Grant and more. Groom a WWI veteran of Company M 168th Infantry wounded in Sergy and St Mihiel drives. They plan a short western trip then reside on the Embree farm near Elliott.
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H. H. Egbert
Poplar Street
Lella
Arthur H. Embree
Elliott
Stone
Hilliott
Ira Hubbell
Aivnice Bell
Bank of Palms
Hamburg
A. J. Bru‘ington
W. L. Bacon
Edith Bacon
Ruby Kirk
Margaret Fackler
Elizabeth Bruington
Violet Nelson
Embree
Atlantic
Atlantic High
Wchool
Methodiat ‘Episcopal Church
168Th Infantry
Sergy
St. Mihiel ‘Driva
Cass County Fair Seeks Hits For 1919 Attractions
Secretary Carl Hoffman returned from Chicago with reports on new acts and top tier female performers formerly with the Ringling circus. He will advise Cass County Fair management on attractions for the upcoming 1919 fair.
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Carl Hoffman
Chicago
Ringling Circus
Marriage Licenses Stay Steady in District Court
Clerk A A Emigh issued four licenses last evening and this morning, totaling nine licenses in the past seven days. Recipients include a mixed-race couple from Omaha, Neb, with list showing Macoon v Reeves Omaha Neb 45 Vevita Collins Omaha Neb 23 Fred Campbell Audubon Ia 44 Maude Rules vig heaD a 3 Ralph Glendaley M a Astor Hy 1 Eel Mebert city 19.
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A. A. Emigh
District Court
Emigh
Omaha
Macoon v. Reeves
Vevita B. Collins
Signing of Peace Treaty Expected Friday at Versailles
Paris dispatches report the four powers seeking German delegates to sign the peace treaty Friday morning at Versailles with a three hour ceremony. Officials say the signing may occur between eleven and twelve, with Mueller leading the German delegation arriving Thursday night. Reuters notes an ultimatum could follow if Weimar does not respond within hours.
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United Press
Paris
Big Four
Versailles
Mueller
Associated Plans
Weimar
Reuters, Limited
Kaiser Bitter Against National Assembly Over Peace News
AMERONGEN June 25 The Associated Press reports Germany plans to accept peace terms including delivering the former Kaiser to the allies. News reached Wilhelm at the castle Monday but attendees could not verify his reaction. He voiced sharp criticism of the German National Assembly and seems resigned to permanent exile from his homeland.
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Associated Press
Paris
Associated Preas
Amerongen
Germany
Association
Wilhelm
Two More Floats for the Fireworks Parade
Two more floats were pledged for the July 4 fireworks parade. Atlantic hospital and the Atlantic camp of the Modern Woodmen of America will place them. Other floats must match up with the upcoming entries. The Rika J G Herring and Josh the flatter the "Gane Rente" of Atlantic will oversee float construction. Epworth League invites all to a "Trip Around the World" event tomorrow evening at the Methodist church. The program covers Hawaii Holland Japan and Alaska with a 26 cent price.
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Atlantic Hospital
Atlantic
Woodmen of America
Rika
J. G. Herring
Josh
Gane Rente
Epworth League
Hawaii
Holland
Japan
Alanka
Methodist Church
Delayed Telegram Service Reports Fire Damage News
An old New Telegraph issue notes the Musson Bros telephone company affected by a fire. The result delays stretch into a month, with the office reporting postponed telegrams and disrupted service.
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Bacayae
Newe-Telegrapha
Trenory
Musson Bros. Telephes Company
Scotts “Iota
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Fergus
Oxford
Fayland
Une
Deceam
Atlantic Merchant
Franklin Township
Vouneare
U. S. Employment Service
Leila Egbert
Guy
Eliott
Fair Management
Soom
Domnant Watch
Kaiser
National Assembly
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