Atlantic News-Telegraph Startling Publication Note
The Atlantic News-Telegraph notes its role as a Haedessor to the News and Telegraph, published in Atlantic, Iowa, by News Publishing Company. It states its mailing status as second class matter and references the United Press Association, with archival details under congressional designation.
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Atlantic News
I Are
Havery Evening
News Publishing Company
United Preps Association
Atlantic
Iowa
Congress
The Claflin Failure Rocks National Dry Goods Leader
The suspension of B. Claflin & Co., the nation’s largest dry goods house, shocks markets. Estimated debts range from 3,000 to 5,000 banks, totaling about 80 million dollars, with lasting effects likely whether due to conditions or management. The firm, founded in 1843, has long been a major national business.
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Claflin
Wasa
Af . B. Claflin & Co
Claflin & Co
Contention Over Transient Merchants in Anita
Anita Beacon decries unregulated traveling salesmen selling cheap wares citywide. The writer laments license gaps, calls for tighter ordinances, and argues home merchants deserve protection from itinerant vendors who evade costs and tax burdens.
Judge Rules Workmen's Compensation Law Valid
Judge McPherson upholds the workmen's compensation law as valid and a step in the right direction though some business owners may object. The piece notes opposition is possible if one is not in business, and mentions the rate as a factor in the discussion.
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McPherson
Pri
Thio
Legal notice on salary and dam ages text
A fragment from the Adair News notes changes in salary deductions and hold off suits. It mentions a rate of 8.40 dollars per hundred, editor stenographer pay, railroad payrolls, and a provision limiting suits after two weeks of doctor bills. It reads as an odd payroll and liability summary with no clear subject.
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Nore
Adair
A Funeral Oration for John Smith Man of Honest Work
A pastor eulogizes John Smith as a man defined by honest labor and responsible living. He valued work, family, education, and modest means, avoiding hypocrisy or conquest. The oration praises practical virtue, restraint, benevolence, and personal dignity, noting his cheerful nature and trusted word.
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John Smith
Letting John Smith Play the Man in Quiet Life
A reflective tribute notes John Smith as loyal, humorous, and steadfast among friends. The speaker recalls his lack of sought prominence, his steady character, and the truth that some choose to live with dignity and integrity on life’s stage.
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Ilis
John Smith
Frank Crane
Liquor Foe Gains Ground In Town Says Winterset News
Four or five times a year the young men in this community learn that rain follows the alcohol road. No business man employs a drinker. The business world rejects the habit and social life rejects the user. The nation wakes to danger and prohibition spreads. In time liquor will be driven out in Iowa.
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Towa
Winterset News
The Dying Tree by Walt Mason
A reflective poem on the decline of stately trees due to blight and pests. It laments dying elms sycamores and locusts while urging readers to act by spraying and caring for trees to prevent further loss. The piece cites 1914 copyright and calls for vigilance against decay and disease in urban greenery.
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Walt Mason
Adams
Servier
Luke M'Guire Death Noted in Chicago Tragedy
Relatives learned of Luke McGuire s illness in Chicago where he died after family rushed there. His father in law J T Sullivan and Miss Julia Sullivan were also involved and John Sullivan D A Sullivan and Cornelius Sullivan traveled to attend the funeral, returning early this week.
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Luke McGuire
Chicago
J. T. Sullivan
Julia Sullivan
Mr. McGuire
John
D. A. Sullivan
Cornelius
Massena Echo
Complaints Emerge Over Hog Medicine Near Anita
Farmers near Anita report losses after using a hog medicine sold by traveling agents described as a probable cholera preventative. One buyer, who invested hundreds of pounds, saw apparently healthy hogs die after a few feeds, blaming the medicine and urging preference for established, reliable manufacturers over itinerant solicitors.
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Anita
Anita Record
Ernest Shields Married in Albia to Barbara Winn
Ernest Shields known as rn Shields married last Thursday in Albia to Barbara Winn of Bridgewater. The couple, who resumed life in Bridgewater, later visited Massena relatives before returning to Bridgewater to run the hotel. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for happiness.
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R. E. Shields
Rn” Shields
Albia
Barbara Winn
Bridgewater
Shields
Fred Ticknor Dead Des Moines shows morphine suicide note
Des Moines authorities informed that Fred Ticknor former city resident died from morphine self administration after a Monday night argument. He died Tuesday noon at Methodist hospital. His ex wife and children still live here but were away camping and unavailable. Burial likely in Des Moines-Massena Echo.
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F. A. East
Des Moines
Fred Ticknor
Ticknor
Methodist Hospital
Thanks for kindness after our mother’s illness and death
We thank neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy during our mother Anna J. Sandberg’s sickness and death. Gratitude to the Woodmen Circle for the flowers. Signed by the Children of Mrs Anna J. Sandberg and The News Telegraph for the news.
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Woodmen Circle
Anna J. Sandberg
Notable Navy Aviators Sail for Vera Cruz Mission
Uncle Sim's fleet in Mexican waters includes the battleship Mississippi carrying eight Curtiss flying boats. Lieut John Towers, chief pilot, flew nearly 400 miles in six hours. The planes will scout land and link with operations, aided by a new deck catapult.
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Sim
Mexican
United States Navy Aviation Corps
Mexico
Aeronautic Station
Naval Flying Center
Pensacvla
Fla
Mississippi
W. S. Chambers
John I. Towers
Lttle
Vera Cruz
United States
Henry C. Mustin
J. S. Towers
Naval Aviation School
Quimmer
Annapolis
Pensacola
Guantanamo
Cuba
Georgia
Naval Academy
Atlantic Iowa sewer improvement resolution notice 1914
City council fixes time for hearing on a proposed sanitary sewer project with 8 to 12 inch mains across Laurel Sixth Fourth Olive Havel Oak Linn Maple Elm Ninth and Tenth Streets. Public notice requires four publications. assessments capped at 25 percent of land value. J H Mayne to prepare plans. T E Nichols City Clerk. Real notice Mrs Nettle Fisher and Archie Ward Card visiting.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Laurel St
11Th St
6Th St
4Th St
Sixth St
Palm St
Fourth Street
Hickory St
Olive St
10Th St
Havel St
Fth St
Oak St
Sth St
Linn St
Maple St
8Th St
Elm St
12Th St
9Th St
Jth St
Tenth St
Ninth St
Nim St
Walnut St
Sald Clty
J. H., Mayne
Thousands march in Chicago for vast Sunday school parade
About 40 000 to 50 000 men line Michigan avenue for the fourteenth international Sunday school convention parade led by mounted police and 2 000 delegates from Cook county and neighboring states. The event aims to show 2 000 000 North American attendees with a pageant at Medinah temple and related temperance rallies across Chicago.
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United Press
Cncago
Jesus
Michigan Avenue
Iinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Cook County
Chicago
North America
Med‘nah Temple
Mqnor
Medinah Temple
Purtey E. Baker
Anti-Saloon League
Richard Pearson Hobson
Congress
First Congregational
Third Presbyterian
William F. McDowell
Methodist Church
Old Iron and Rags Buyout Notice at 212 Oak St
J Kaplan advertises top prices for old iron rubber metals and rags for the next ninety days. Located at 212 Oak Street with phone Red 485.
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Oak St
J. Kaplan
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