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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
4
Receipts and prices across grain and livestock markets show mixed gains. Hog and cattle values rise in sections, with top hogs reaching about 10.25 to 10.90 and beef steers around 9.60 to 10.20, while lighter weights and sows vary by region. Illinois and Chicago area figures reflect broadly firmer bids, with sheep and lamb values also up modestly in several deltas.
Governor N F Kendall opened the seventh annual Iowa postmasters convention with a Welcome address in Des Moines. Officers and executives reported during the morning session as sions and official duties occupied the hours, with the News-Telegraph delivering updates on news as it develops.
In Brighton Ta a freight train struck a car at a grade crossing early this morning. H Ollinger aged 18 is dead and Robert Young 16 is in the hospital with fatal injuries. Carl Martin escaped with minor injuries. Young suffered both legs cut off and physicians say he cannot live.
A fragment notes the purple finch as an excellent musician with a rich rolling song. It highlights the species fondness for buds and occasional consumption of catkins, reflecting observations from American Forestry Magazine.
Washington under pressure as unity government eyes public opinion to end the three month strike. President Harding plans a conference with miners and operators, warning of coal shortages and rising prices this winter. Iowa and Des Moines reports note coal supplies may last until August 1 to mid August, with delays and higher bids noted. One miner killed and another wounded near Uniontown in a shooting en route to mines. Authorities report efforts to persuade non union workers and possible government action only if public safety is threatened.
Striking coal miners with 400 men invaded Ford Indiana mines using 100 cars decorated with American flags led by Joe Morris district president. Non union workers fled as raiders promised no trouble then Welch and Dunkdale mines suspended work. A procession moved to Dunwreath where non union labor operates a strip mine near Herr in Williamson County amid the mine war.
Modern science aided Oakland physicians when Doctor and Mrs Wyeth welcomed twins via Caesarean section. An X-ray taken six weeks earlier showed the expected twins, prompting a ready supply of nursery fittings and apparel for the two infants.
Claude Bush, jailed five years for highway robbery, remains in his negligee after sending his trousers home. Tom Conway mocks the prisoner saying he will wear the cheapest jumpers found and that he has nothing to brag about until he reaches Raleigh days hence.
In olden times a woman not yet engaged wore a ring on her left hand as a sign she wished to remain single. The custom indicated readiness to marry only when a suitable match appeared. The ring carried social weight in determining engagement status.
Washington June 27 The Department of Justice granted executive clemency to Vincent St John a national organizer and secretary treasurer of the I W W and Clyde Hough of Rockford Illinois Both men had been convicted and were serving terms for violating wartime acts in connection with their I W W activities
Paradise Flour Guaranteed at $2.00 prompts readers to stock up. E Malone Seed Co notes remaining lightly used box files offered at 50 cents. Publication appears in The News Telegraph.
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