Rep Green Here For July 4th
Ninth District Representative and Ways and Means committee member Judge W R Green will speak at 10:00 AM on July 4 in Atlantic. Promoters booked the address at the city park to discuss recent Washington war legislation and urge a large turnout for the Fourth celebrations before races begin.
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Fairgrounds
W. R Green
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Iowa
Judge Green
Atlantic
Mencs
Elks Ladies Host Social for Red Cross Benefit
The Elks Ladies gathered at the Hikes Club for a social to raise funds for Red Cross work. Mrs Walter Trish of Des Moines spoke on Red Cross instruction while P A Casey of Central Iowa Creamery donated sherbet. Hosts included Mesdames Jack Peacock and M W McWald among others. A Garden Theatre benefit follows with profits aiding the Red Cross.
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Hikes' Club
Red Cross
Jack Peacock
M.W. Mc Wald
KE. B. Herring
Chas. Williamy
Worthing
Edith Harals
Garden Theatre
Davis Funeral Largely Attended
Funeral services for the late Lam 8 Davis were held yesterday afternoon at 3:16 at the home of his mother Mrs Prigailla Davis. The Rev I F Myers of the Congregational church officiated. Masonry and Knight Templar orders were in charge with a delegation present. Attendance was large and numerous moral offerings were made, followed by interment.
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Davia
de Ged
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I. F. “Myers
Knights Templar
British Shift Drive Gains Near Oppy Vicinity
London dispatch reports Haig's force advancing again near Oppy as the Allied offensive shifts. British gains were heavy for front stretches of about two thousand yards amid broader operations. Paris notes German counter effort on the Meuse right bank repulsed by French forces with heavy German losses.
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Oppy
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Pparis
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Local boys caught in petty theft ring ages seven to twelve
Mayor Burneo faced a group of youths from seven to twelve accused of stealing pop, tobacco, and groceries. They admitted a “ditching” box for loot, led by Babe Lynch twelve Cecil Parker eight and Nelson seven. Mayor’s jurisdiction limits action. reform school possible.
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Budd
Prince
Albert Too
Albert Pierson
Jens Kjar
T. A. Hupp
Babe” Lynch
Cecil Parker
Nelson
Barnes
Reform School
Red Cross Ladies Sell Refreshments at Fourth of July Fair
Red Cross ladies of the city will operate a refreshment stand at the fair grounds. Located under the Amphitheatre, the stand will offer cooling drinks and holiday confections on the afternoon of the Fourth. Profits go to the Red Cross.
Promoters Offer Pass-Out Checks for Fourth of July Program
Promoters at the fair grounds print pass out checks for attendees who wish to eat their dinners on the grounds in the morning and pay admission when entering. The plan allows visitors to go uptown to shop or view the auto parade and return without paying again. The wording is unclear due to OCR errors.
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Fair Grounds
Cousin Killed in France Report Reaches Family
A dispatch in the local paper confirms that Webb, a cousin, lost his life in France during a wartime action. The message was received this morning by Mrs Blas Handy, who mourns the death of her relative in the conflict.
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Rey
Explosion Wrecks Iowa Coal Plant Injuring Two
Two men were seriously injured when a spark from a locomotive filling with coal ignited a blaze at the Santa Fe Coal Pulverizing plant in Fort Madison. The explosion destroyed the plant valued at $50,000 and halted rail coal supply operations.
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United Press
Judes
Santa Fe
What Does the Law Mean in the Dimmer Headlight Law
A newspaper questions the 1913 dimmer headlight law as published in the session laws. It notes possible printer errors in the statute amending section about headlights and asks what the law actually requires for operating motor vehicles. The article suggests the law is unclear and seeks public understanding of its effect.
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General Assembly
Saventyone
Saventaen
Schoolmate on Pershing's Staff Revealed in Fragment
A garbled clipping mentions Charlee Partridge as a staff member of General Pershing and references a schoolmate in England. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.
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Pershing
Charlee Partridge
General
Masonic Body Frees Rooms Despite Feat of Dedication
A local Masonic body has freed the new rooms from debt after a feat of dedication. The event marks a milestone for the lodge as members celebrate the completion and readiness of the facilities for meetings and community use.
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Dogat
Masonic
J Norman Hall Badly Injured in Lafayette Escadrille
Paris report says J Norman Hall an Iowa member of the Lafayette escadrille was injured when his airplane fell on the French battle front. Doctors reported rapid improvement after earlier reports he had been killed.
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United Press
Paris
J. Norman Hall
An Lowan
Lafayette Escadrille
Duma Refuses Dissolution Amid Political Standoff
Petrograd reports the Duma formally refused to dissolve on June 29 despite calls from various factions. The action follows the unprecedented move of an all-Russia congress to supplant the Duma as the legislative body, intensifying the political crisis.
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United Press
Petrograd
Duma
Elementa
Russia
all-Russia Congress
Prohibition Debate Shapes Up Over Beer and Wines
Washington June 29 Provident Wilson pushes to save beer and wines in the senate food bill amendment. Prohibition fight centers on beer and wines with senators Johnson Kellogg backing the war measure while Hardwick seeks to send the bill back for constitutional review. Fourth of July celebrations noted in Crystal Lake Lewis Corning Anita Willisea and Atlantic with races, dances, wrestling and military displays outlined.
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Senate
Johnson
California
Kellogg
Minnesota
Hardwick
Chamberlain
Crystal Lake
Lewis
Riswold
Brandeis
Omaha
Corning
Anita
Caddock
Kartje
Womeo
James B. Bruce
Chicago
Willisea
Company F
Atlantic
Personal Notices Highlight Local Visitors and Travel
A. A. Gitta returns home from Chicago. Sheriff McKee travels to Corning on business. George Arnski of Massena visits the city and chats about a rand. George Clark Sr. plans a three week visit to Stanhope with his daughter and Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Mallue. Roy Otto Lindemeyer and bride, just married in St. Louis, arrive and stay with Rev. J. H. Lindemeyer. Rev. and Mrs. Spelman head to Avoca for Cong church advisory meeting. Dick Bode brings in Red Cross subscriptions, noting some names not on the records.
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Corning
George Arnski
Massena
George Clark, Sr. Jenves
Stanhope
Iowa
Chas, Larson
Henry Mallue
Buffalo
N. Y
C. W. Otto
St. Louis
J. H. Lindemeyer
Mirai
O.spelman
Avoca
Council Bluffs Association
Congregational Church
Dick Bode
Noble Township
Consis
Draft exemption board members unchanged in county
The draft exemption board for the county mirrors the registration board members Sheriff W A McKee Auditor C B Keringel and Dr C Campbell. Governor Harding may reshuffle the boards causing uncertainty about membership and July draft plans remain tentative across local offices.
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Chicago’ Tribune
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W. A. McKee
C. B. Keringél
Harding
Bel
George F. M. Coon Funeral Sunday
George F M Coon will be buried Sunday at two o clock in the Atlantic cemetery. Funeral services will be at the home of J A Bagley six miles west of Atlantic with Rev H C Spelman of the Congregational church officiating. He was born January 28 1862 near Indianapolis and lived in Cass county Iowa before moving to Correctionville and returning to live near Atlantic until his death June 28 1917. He leaves a sister and other relatives.
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J. A. Bagley
Atlantic
H. C. Spelman
Congregational Church
Atlantic Cemetery
George F.M. Coon
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cass County
Iowa
Thomas
Jane Coon
Correctionville
John Bagley
The Atlantic National Hank Showcases Strength and Progress
In this issue The Atlantic National Hank presents a conviction statement to the comptroller of the currency, underscoring its status as a strong financial institution. The piece argues the bank’s prosperity mirrors the region’s growth and development, amid notes on entertainment offerings and available seating at the opera house.
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Hank
Thia
Atlantic Naional
Canning Demonstration At High School Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock the Central School building hosts a canning demonstration. All are invited, especially teachers attending summer sessions.
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Examination closes today at county schools office
Examinations conducted by the county superintendent of schools close today. About fifty two have written the exams, with eleven more students still to complete the tests at the office.
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Peleven
Argentine Relations Near Break as Toro Sinking Reported
A dispatch from Athens says Greece may join the Allies and Buenos Aires reports Argentina prepared to break relations with Germany. The sinking of the steamer Toro by a German submarine is thought to have decisive impact on strained ties.
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Buenos Aires
Hats Off To Noble and Franklin Townships Red Cross Oversubscribed
Franklin township and Winsor oversubscribed their Red Cross apportionment, reaching 150 percent with $950 raised in Cass County. Noble township, with a German-heritage community, contributed $732.76 on a $406 share, oversubscribing by $336.25. Local leaders include Frank Beabe, Jack McGovern, Mike Metz, and Frank Peters with many village women aiding. the county totals await final tallies.
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Cass County
Bose
Red Crown War Fund
Red Cross Fund
Winta
Frank Beabe
Jack McGovern
Franklin
Mike Metz
0. B. Lewis
Frank Peters
Combs
Henry Steinbeck
P. H. Martens
Wm. Eppelsheimer
H. C. Schuler
Peter Misel
G. T. Kuester
Lewis Krettzberg
W. ©. Muller
H. L. Nettz
D. J. Bade
EB. H. Pelter
George—A Schmidt
Red Cross
Germany
Redross
Taken to the Bluffs for Mental Treatment
Mrs. J. R. Nelson who was adjudged insane recently was moved this morning to enactl Biniffs where she will receive treatment at St Bernard s Hospital. The record notes her health and excludes other details, with a reference to her being twenty nine years old.
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