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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
A scrambled became readable fragment mentions Atlantic News-Telegraph and staff names, stockholders, and rates. It alludes to a local incident report from Anita Tribune and notes about a doctor and a ferry car going into a ditch, plus a Price's Canning Compound reference and Moore Drug Co. contact details.
Dr G M Adair was driving east when a culvert end hidden by weeds caused a plank to break. The car tipped into a ditch but did not overturn. Radiator rods bent, one tire inner tube damaged, doctor transported home by Frank Bontrager to visit a patient. Several similar road hazards noted nearby.
Five Anita citizens buy 500 bonds each under a new park funding law. Keystone park will be paid for and city ownership will follow. Linn Street renamed Park Avenue and Kirkman Street created along the park. Graham Studio advertises homey portraits. Mrs Price’s canning compound and Moore Drug Co offer small parcel deals.
From Lewis Standard report of a boy Howard McClain visiting the LeFleur home suffering a severe wound after a rope and hook swing caused ten stitches. In Corning Verne Thomas arrested for riding without a numbered plate fined four dollars and costs. he posted bond. C C Weaver sr injured while firing a peanut and popcorn roaster after starting a fire.
A man sustained facial and head burns when a flare up occurred after he added wood alcohol from a small can. Eyewear saved his eye, though lashes and hair were singed. Nurse Florence Prafl planned a two week vacation, hospital to close briefly with only three patients remaining. Dr Jones and wife left for Rochester, Minnesota for two weeks. Dr Newell accompanied them. Miss Elsie Donahoe remains in charge.
A spring colt kicked Gus Carlson on the lower jaw Saturday while he petted the animal. Miss Elsie Donahoe stitched the wound as Dr. Fones was away in Omaha. No serious injury expected and Elsie performed first aid. Edith Elston Hyatt gave birth to a baby girl Thursday at Griswold parental home. Both mother and child reportedly doing well with grandparents delighted.
A party of Atlantic men reportedly had a lively time fishing on the Botun near here Saturday night and brought along three cases of the bait that made Milwaukee famous. The deputy game warden did not accompany the party.
All members of the Great White Way association not yet paid are requested to settle 1914 dues. Pay $1 to treasurer J.P. Harris. Funds will be used for road improvements leading to Lewis.
The Philathea girls will hold a cake sale at Westphalen's on Saturday. Proceeds will support their club activities and community projects.
In Chicago police hunt for the killer of Frank De Maria a dozen detectives sweep Lillia Italy and nearby areas with orders to arrest every man named David connected to the case. Informants say threats target detective Angelo Tangehardt leading the anti Mafia crusade while two men are held on suspicion after a $46 000 reward was posted. Meanwhile Philathea girls plan a cake sale at Westuhalen’s Saturday.
General Villa's troops push southward against federal forces at Zacatecas. Muerta soldiers derail engines and overturn tank cars along railroad tracks, delaying operations while rebels marshal forces for a likely major battle.
Frank Chance, known as the Peerless Leader, has reshaped the Yankees into a remarkable team in his first season as manager. Only one holdover from Chance's initial group remains beside him, highlighting a dramatic overhaul and fresh start for the club.
McGraw assembled a fresh champion lineup in 1911, six years after prior glory. Clarke of Pittsburgh faced six years between pennants, with few 1909 regulars remaining aside from Wagner and Gibson. The era saw retirements and new stars like Adish rising in the world series. Federal League promoters cursed a twice-titer ball but abandoned it as fields were small and scores soared, diminishing live-ball appeal.
Branch Rickey, Browns manager, stresses personal responsibility over rigid rules. He requires players to sleep eight hours, avoid alcohol and tobacco, and stay temperate, asserting alcohol and baseball don’t mix. He notes several players abstain entirely and aims to keep discipline to win a pennant after 1905.
Ikip McCoy, the famous middleweight, arrives from Europe and touts French fighters as improving quickly. He says they are making strides in pugilism, learning the game from the ground up, and that they will soon contend with the world’s best. He notes French boxers train vigorously in gyms and rundhouses, practicing with both hands.
Mrs I F Potter of Harlan, born in Sydenham Ontario, died recently. She moved to Oakland in 1880, married in 1881, and later settled in Harlan. Funeral services were held in Harlan Tuesday at 11 with Rev J L Burchard officiating. numerous Oakland residents attended.
Thirteen neighbors descended on George Hyndman’s sickbed field last Friday and, with cultivators and teams, plowed 100 acres of his corn. Ladies prepared and served a large feed for the workers, while the volunteers named include Jake Stahl B. B. Newton Attic Mountain George Nelson Leonard Frank Ralph Anderson Walter Pringey James Stender Anthony Kessler Thomas Craven Bert Pond James Brillhart and A Warner. Mr Hyndman expresses deep gratitude and says repayment would be welcome.
London June 26 premier Asquith asked to curb arms for Ireland from the United States in response to John Redmond. Lloyd George declined to intervene while American government remains. Christofferson flies Mount Whitney reaching 16,000 feet in an apparent new American altitude record.
Aunt Julia in a playful verse bakes a legendary shortcake using a mystery recipe. The poem extols home cooking as unmatched, praising berry, cream, and sugar as joys that outshine grand banquets.
Mrs Johanna Elminia Warnke wife of August Warnke died at her home Tuesday evening at age 94. Born in Schoon Nanke Germany March 1 1820 she married August Warnke in 1857. Survived by husband and seven children. Family moved to Oakland from Malvern in 1884 and were long residents.
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