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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
1
United Press reports on the long war year in Paris with forces clashing near Verdun as Germany and France battle. In Ames a censorship on telegrams threatens neutrality. In Reading England eleven conscientious objectors receive four months for dodging medical exams.
Fragments announce Br. W. C. Heers dentist, location Inpew Fultor Building and contact via Green 4h phone. Item presents a brief classified style notice inviting inquiries.
Neighborly Atlantic readers vouch for Doans Kidney Pills relieving bladder and kidney inflammation. Mrs I S White reports severe attacks ended after using the remedy, noting renewed energy and regular kidney function following weeks of treatment. Buy Doans Kidney Pills at dealers.
New York reports a 165 foot flagpole to honor Joseph W. Lilly’s Northport estate. Transported from Tacoma, Washington in four large cars at a freight cost of 1500 dollars. The pole from a Oregon dirive stands 28 inches at the base, will be concrete anchored 15 feet deep, capped by a 30 foot weather vane, and the flag will be 50 feet. Set on a site 200 feet above sea level, the pole will be visible along much of Long Island and claim to be the tallest Atlantic coast pole.
A carved pipe with Yorktown 76 inscription and 1862 banner was found by Mr. Axe, a Union soldier, on a Culpeper battlefield. The bowl bears an eagle, skull and crossbones, with the inscription Yorktown 76 and the year 1862.
On a Sellwood street car bound for Portland, two mice caused a mass panic among about forty students and women. Several fainted or suffered bruises and scratches as passengers fled to high seats and safety. Two men later captured the rodents and the car resumed its journey.
A report states the theft involved a bath, a meal, and a suit of clothing. The offender altered attire before leaving, details unclear due to fragmented OCR. The incident suggests a deliberate aim to conceal the theft through quick clothing change.
Daylight thieves burgled Mrs Aubrey at 11030 East Lake Street second floor. They danced to records, moved furniture, served lunch, took two gold watches, $4, and clothing while neighbors assumed a party was underway. Mrs Aubrey found her hat ransacked on return. Mrs Gilbert and daughter heard sounds on first floor.
Bees trapped a rural schoolyard prompting teacher Miss Ida Warford and students to seek refuge inside. Langworth reported the swarm perched on a roof hive for weeks until pupils hurled clods dislodging it. Parents arrived armed with a mallet to rout the bees and free the school.
New York June 26 Charles B Hughes held closed talks with Elihu Root and Charles W Fairbanks Republican vice presidential nominee over two hours Each discussed campaign plan acceptance speech drafting key issues and national committee organization Root to take prominent role in campaign activities and guidance
Washington June 20 US government asked Great Britain to watch American interests in Mexico and protect diplomats if hostilities arise. The move, though not indicating immediate trouble, follows cautionary practice when two powers threaten conflict. Britain chosen for extensive Mexican interests and many representatives.
Thirteen carloads of ammunition consigned to the New York port for the allies were requisitioned in the Northumberland yards by U S army officers. The cars were rerouted to Buffalo, then to the arsenal at Fort Worth Texas for delivery.
In Cloverdale Indiana June 26 Fred McKee was detained by Sheriff Boos after bloodhounds traced a trail from the Willig Thornburg store robbery to the McKee home. The store shed was open 24 hours and $20 from the money drawer disappeared. McKee proclaims innocence.
Austin report says after Leney rises rivers Guadalupe and others wash large rafts of drift ashore where rattlesnakes feed. Snakes are caught in drift and carried to shore then onto rafts as water carries them downstream to beaches and bays. The note cites Mr Herring on such occurrences and a prior time with few islands now thousands. Three Cats Mummified in Shoals Indiana found under moving house. bodies well preserved after forty years occupancy.
Warden B Fogarty of the state prison says two inmates George J. Redmond and James Meek will return home this week. Redmond, received last November from Ft Wayne for forgery, escaped May 15 from the warden’s residence. Meek, returned December 11, 1911 from Peru for petit larceny, escaped about two years ago during exercise in the prison park. Redmond pleaded guilty to unlawful escape and faces two to fourteen years more after his current term ends. Parole eligibility follows.
Wilitsin Wilkins of Winona sent a ketchup bottle with a note into a river while camping near West Newton. A reply has been received from Marguerite Do Brazier of West La Crosse Wisconsin thirty miles away confirming the note’s voyage and inquiry.
Firefighters from Clinton Shenandoah Iowa City Davenport Des Moines join the annual Iowa State Firemen’s association meet in DeWitt. Four days of races and parades engage hundreds of volunteer departments. Clinton’s Bob and Bob are favored to place in events as local committees prepare extensive entertainments.
Fire works and flags are priced with several deals as merchants report strong sales. Fire crackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, and paper balloons are listed with various prices, alongside a new stock of cotton bunting flags and silk pennants. Henshaw & Martin advertise at The People’s Store in Atlantic Iowa, inviting orders via the News-Telegraph.
Advert says Adlert-ka by Lewis & Harrison health firm offers instant relief for constipation stomach gas and bowel issues. It claims to cleanse both lower and upper bowels and even prevent appendicitis after a few doses, with the note of dramatic results from many users.
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