25 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
1
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A brief opinion notes that challenging laws through noncompliance is unlikely to change them and urges consideration of lawful means to seek reform. The piece argues orderly, constitutional avenues are required for meaningful change rather than civil defiance.
Atlantic subscribers who miss evening pay ports may receive delivery if they call before seven to Red 463. This number is not the News Telegraph line.
A fragmented verse evokes a land of perpetual spring where birds sing and bells ring. The speaker imagines a serene Eden-like place free from sunstroke or cold, yet notes human sorrow intrudes as men dig up grief.
A lyrical fragment depicts a solitary man perched by the sea, knitting beside a stranger who declares the day wondrous despite grief and danger. He gazes at distant San Diego towers, laments spoiled land, yet a golden sun shines on the sparkling sea as he vents doubts and tears.
From The Old Files: William O'Tourke a tailor for T G Steinke drowned in a pond near Atlantic while fishing with three companions. Body recovered. Also notes on railroad progress near Bridgewater and Cumberland, local store changes in Audubon, Fourth of July plans at Wiota, birthday party at Anita, rental in Atlantic, and a 1905 note.
John Dillon born in Ireland 69 years ago today shaped the Irish Nationalities readership. Le Baron B Colts born Dedham Mass 74 years ago today a U S senator from Rhode Island. Bishop William A Quayle born Parkville Mo 60 years ago today of the Methodist Evisconal church. Willim H Williams president of the Wabash Railway Company born Athena Ohio 46 years ago today. Dorothy Lernard Port Elizabeth Cape Colony 36 years ago today noted as a prominent American photoplay actress.
Births reported from Atlantic include a son, William John, born to P Brennan and wife on June 19. Sheriff W A McKee was in Corning on a business trip. Mrs Rose Fowble of Lewis shopped in Atlantic yesterday. Eugene Saisbury of Guthrie Center visited with aunt Mrs C B Clovis. Clarence Minor and family went to Wall Lake for several days of fishing. The day’s high reached 80 and low 62. Charles Hall of Bedford arrived to aid State Accountant Ben Reckupp in an audit of court house records. Mrs L W Caughey worsened and is confined to bed after neuritis and heart trouble. Lee Wallace, Atlantic National Bank janitor, just returned from ten days at Lake Okoboji. Orlo Lines won first prize in a free-for-all foot race at the Rotarians picnic, overruling Orlo Jones. Donald McGiffin and wife visited from Fairfield to see her mother Mrs S W Clark. More Atlantic clothing houses offer big bargains.
A jumble of items reports land sales near Crystal and Anita, family illnesses including scarlet fever and poison ivy, a misprint correction on a wedding, typhoid vaccine outreach, Minnesota rainfall, rail freight woes, a U C T election, Boy Scout camp turnout, and tire stock purchase by S W Leavitt with plans for a new depot on Chestnut Street.
Fragmentary notice lists transfers including F W Herbert and others with parcels at It 2b 186 Atlantic and La Emma Hills Ged G1 212 Its 2-2-4.5-6 b 4 Park add Griswold and a $3,000 price. Also mentions Louisa Brows et al to La Emma Hills with Griswold parcel and $10, and a sales offer from Wilken Monument Works.
An article-length list traces nominational history from 1832 to 1916, detailing conventions, states, and ballot counts for each party’s candidates. It covers Andrew Jackson through Woodrow Wilson, noting acclamations and multiple-ballot rounds, with emphasis on landmark conventions and notable ballots.
A colony of bees swarmed into the gap of the big stone gateway to President Ebert's residence, once Bismarck's townhouse and later the imperial court marshal's. Police guards used a garden hose to drive them out.
A series of Iowa farm advertisements describe NO 30 with 146 acres one mile from Menlo at 42 an acre, NO 311 246 acres near town at 400, NO 35 80 acres three miles out at 325, NO 88 194 acres five miles out at 400, NO 40 180 acres three miles from Menlo at 350, NO 42 80 acres near town at 500, NO 48 235 acres on River to River road at 160. Additional farms offered with phone contact and no cost to view.
The community notes Mr and Mrs B G Auld have left for California to build a home. The wedding day featured bride James Welch and Jean Moore at Mrs Tye’s home. Dr W He Ashley attended the church meeting in Boata absent due to travel.
A fragmentary society note mentions Mr and Mrs Wi A Shrock preparing to return to Bookane after a salary rise of 2000. It also reports Mr and Mrs George Knoke welcoming a new baby boy and various visiting relatives including Misa Elizabeth Swingte, nurse of Camp Dodge, plus Mid and M Detwiler of San Francisco visiting sister Mia R L Ray. Additional lines note the drowning of Edwin Carey and relatives attending the funeral.
Fragmentary text describes a Rajah named Patjalh and a ceremonial turban ornament. The artefact is described as pear shaped and richly gemmed, with a note about the lower ledge being fripped. The overall context hints at a royal or ceremonial artifact possibly of high value.
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