First Contingent of Pershing Troops Lands in France
By United Press, June 27 1917 the initial American expeditionary force has landed on French soil. The troops are Pershing's men arriving to reinforce allied lines in World War I.
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
3
Suffragists Choose Workhouse Over Fines in D.C. Incident
In Washington on June 27, convicted suffragists declared they would serve three days in the workhouse rather than pay twenty five dollar fines for obstructing traffic. The women are well known in suffrage circles and faced charges after their protest actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Recital at M. M. Church Delights Attendees
A fine program at the M. M. church recital last evening featured performances by Papiia of Misa Fonta Glass Ira Hubbell and others. The audience was good in number. Selections included Anitra's Dance Grieg and Witches. Organ and violin pieces complemented vocal numbers by Lela Egbart and Gladys Olson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Papile
M. Ml
Papiia
Misa
Fonta Glass
Itra
Ira- Hubbell
Reese
hBadore
Eva Budd
Anitra
Wollenhaupt
Gladys Olson
Davis Funeral for B Gavin Tomorrow
Funeral services for the late B Gavin will be held tomorrow at 3 15 at the home of Priscilla Davis. Rev BF Myers of the National Church will officiate with burial in the cemetery. The article notes the location and participants in a somber record of the funeral plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gavin
Tomor
Ernceon
Vuington
Priscilla
Davis
Myers
Ational
Jocat
Cantonment to Remain at Des Moines Amid Protests
On General Barry’s recommendation the Central Army Department kept the thirteenth district cantonment camp at Des Moines despite protests from Cedar Rapids and other cities. Barry inspected the site Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Barry
Central Army Department
Nes
Local man chosen as organizer for Federal Farm Loan Bank
H. Rattenberg of this city has been selected from a field of applicants to organize the Federal Farm Loan Bank in Omaha for the State of Iowa. He will head the effort to form local loan organizations, starting with ten members per community, with a salary of 2500 dollars annually plus expenses, and will maintain headquarters in Atlantic. The appointment came from President D. P. Hogan of the Omaha Farm Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. &. Rattenborg
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Omaha
Iowa
Rattenberg
Timce
Tate
Atlantic
D. P. Hogan
Omaha Farm Bank
Red Cross Display At Masonic Hall In Des Moines
Walter Irish of Des Moines and Miss Calista Milley of Valley Junction visit Des Moines to view Red Cross work. They present bandaged demonstrations as the women of the Red Cross display projects at the Masonic hall. Members are invited to call and learn. The event continues today and tomorrow with plans for further activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Walter Irish
Des Moines
Alias Calista Miller
Vale. Ny
Junction
Calista’ Milley
Valley Junction
Wied Grose
Masonic ‘Hall
Red Cross
New Atlantic Gas Ownership Promises Honest Service
The Atlantic Gas company, including the local plant, has changed hands from Campbell W. Fair to W. F. Goodbody of Omaha. Goodbody says the new owners aim to treat the public squarely, provide the best service, and grow the business, asking patience due to current material and labor conditions. He is in town for Marion Cook's injury and to install a local manager, with Mr. Fair having left the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Gas Company
Webster City
Campbell W. Fair
W. FF. Goodbody
Omaha
Goodbody
United States Trust Company
Eas
Aged Danish Man Dies in City Home Yesterday
Mikkel Sorensen a Denmark native born December 10 1842 and long time resident of the county died yesterday at about two o clock in his city home of cancer of the rectum. He leaves no immediate relatives and was a nephew of Mike Sorrensen of Anita. Former farmer in Mk Horn area he retired years ago. Funeral services will be held at Johannes Danish Lutheran Church west of Hxira with interment in the church cemetery. time to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikkel Sorensen
Denmark
N. L. Hansett
Chestnut Street
Aince
Mike Sorrensen
Anita
Sorrensen
Mk ~ Horn
Johannes Danish Lutherian Church
Hxira
Wim
British Forces Force Foe From Lens High Ground
British troops press from Lens with German defenders retreating into Avon. Patrols hold all high ground in the Lens salient as Germans fortify Lens suburbs with a machine gun fortress. Prisoners say German commanders are puzzled over the next British attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lene
Avon
Lens
French Victory Stuns Germans on Heutscheze Line
Paris June 27 French forces scored a decisive victory on the Heutscheze line yesterday, forcing the Germans to abandon infantry counterthrusts. German action today centers on artillery fire only as the French advance asserts control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Auto Race Thrills Set For Fourth of July Fair Grounds
Big Fourth of July program features a ten mile auto race on a half mile track with top drivers entered including Gene Parker Hart Barton and A B Bush from local area. Motorcycle race to follow and a Mes sing Ridge battle scene reproduction to be staged with explosives. Public warned that quarter stretch will be closed during the display and police will clear surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Gene Parker
Little Harlan
Hart Baton
Oak
A.B. Bushh
Messing Ridge
Aimphitheater
Exemption Rules Expand Civilian War Duty Loopholes
Washington on June 27 outlined four exemption classes for military service. The categories spare men who are physically unfit or whose dependents rely entirely on them, those in essential war-industry jobs, and individuals of certain religious beliefs. Regulations for exemption boards were issued today. Iowa exemption boards have not yet been made public by Governor Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Harding
Iowa
Uniform County Examinations Notice
Examinations for uniform county certificates will be held in the office of the county superintendent at the courthouse on Wednesday and Friday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Zehoola
Bouwse
Gas Man Badly Burned at Atlantic Gas Plant
Marion Cook, longtime gas maker and foreman at the Atlantic Gas company plant, was severely burned last evening when a booster switch sparked leaked gas and a flame engulfed him. Helpers extinguished the fire, he was taken to Trilby Hotel and then Jones Hospital, with doctors hopeful for recovery if infection does not set in. No plant damage occurred, and the gas holder was empty at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Cook
Atlantic Gas Company
Waa
Marion
Gib Wright
Trilby Hotel
Jones Hospital
Best Man At Wedding In Audubon
Quinlan left yesterday afternoon for Audubon where he officiated as best man at the wedding of Phil Foley of that city to Miss Zeta Minne men of Her a. The groom is brother in law to P. Casey of this city and the bride is a well known young woman of Bixira. Also an advertisement for typewriter paper at 76 cents per box of 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Quinlan
Audubon
Phil Foley
Misa Zeta Minne
Hira
Casey
Mendges
Bixira
Sheeta
Laos
News Publishing Oo
Germans Donate to War Fund in County Campaign
The county fundraiser shows solid German American support with a $275 city contribution. Maine, Brighton, and Washington townships report varied oversubscriptions as officials urge Cass township to boost effort. Iowa plans to exceed its one million dollar quota by about half a million, while complete statewide totals await final figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case County
Red Cross
Maine
Brighton
Washington Township
Cass Township
Germans Aid Society
Iowa
Blue Law Topic Highlighted by County Attorney Speech
County Attorney Tom Whitmore travels to Council Bluffs for the state association of county attorneys session. He will read a paper on section 1040 of the code as part of the blue law discussion with Attorney General Hayner expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Whitmore
Council Bluffs
Hayner
Radicals Push for Major Reforms Amid Reichstag Debate
A conservative faction in the Reichstag also plans calls for government changes as radicals press for sweeping reforms. The clash signals potential shifts in policy, with both sides seeking decisive action and broader public influence.
Free illustrated lecture on foot health by Prof Richardson
Teachers and the public are invited to a free lecture at the high school auditorium tomorrow at 7:30. Prof. F J Richardson from the American School of Practipedics in Chicago will discuss foot care, promising helpful tips for comfort and health and to aid youths seeking service in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Richardson
Whh
American School of Practi.c
School of Practipedics
Chicago
Uncle Bam
Richardson
Reichstag Set to Debate Libertization Reform July 5
Berlin, June 27. The agitation for immediate libertization in Germany grows daily. When the constitutional committee reports to the Reichstag on July 5, radicals are expected to press for sweeping constitutional reforms. Conservatives are also calling for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Constitutional Committee
Reichstag
Radicala
House passes $27,000,000 Rivers Bill
Washington reports the House approved the twenty seven million rivers and harbors bill this afternoon. The measure funds river and harbor projects across several districts, signaling momentum for naval and coastal infrastructure. The vote totals and specific projects awaiting authorization were not listed in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
BOB YOUNG AND WIFE MOVE TO HAMPTON STREET ADDRESS
R T Bob Young longtime Cass county figure and former owner of the Cass County Democrat reports he and wife former Mrs J H Johnson left their Hampton VA farm near Hampton and moved to 249 Holt Street Hampton. They sold the farm for 17400 after buying it for 13500 citing farm work as too much. He notes booming conditions in the area with Newport News shipyards government contracts totaling 80000000 and a small boat yard with 3000000. An aviation school project and a naval base renovation are mentioned along with a planned 3 million steel plant at Newport News. Mrs Young says Hampton Newport News and Ocean Point will become one city and they plan to enjoy the climate and ease of life. Advertising copy about typewriter paper is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T
Bob) Young
Atlantic
Cass County
Democrat
J. H. Johnson
Hampton
Holt Street
Young
Newport News
Newport Nowa
Newport
Asaya
Mr. and
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flrat
Pershing
S. Rattenborg
Lohn Bank
Lowa
Atlantic Gas CO
M. ¥. Goodbody
Mr. Goodbody
Mikkel Sorrensen
N. L. Hansen
Teuton
Fair ‘Grounds
WAR Department
Cass CO
RED Cross War Fund
Cass
Dhe
Bob” Young
Hampton, Va
Sida
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