30 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
A 1917 verse by Geo Matthew Adams blends grim prophecies with bustling labor imagery. The speaker rejects gloom and mockery, vowing to persevere through hardship while detailing various productive tasks and a vow to whip the foe.
Leander Stevens of South Cedar Street has died following a medical operation in Chicago. C H Vail arrived in the city bringing back his brother and a ninety year old woman.
K Herbert of Brighton township builds cattle shed and hay barn to feed cattle next winter. Dr W Porterfield, wife and son Jack return from a week away and the doctor attended to K P matters in the north. Mrs China Shultz and Ethyl Lamoreaux visit Wiota. George Marsh Jr. returns from Hamlin after a week there. Sheriff Marshall on official business to Walnut. Frank Devine departs for Des Moines for work in a steam laundry. Bob Williams at home. works at Adair restaurant. Rev Hughes travels to Chicago for the late Leander Stevens remains. burial planned in Nelson Guthrie county. Thirty five years ago: Ben Ash and D F Hawks in buggy incident after flood. Hawks avoids injury. Amendment ratification meeting draws several hundred. Third Regiment band plays. Atlantic baseball club to play B M club in Omaha on Fourth of July. Telegraph reporter views flood from courthouse tower. J E Warren of Nebraska City on Atlantic business. Captain Stewart of Audubon in Atlantic en route east. J J Dolan on Adair business. A J Neimeyer returns from Dorchester. Miss Nola Newton receives Telegraph bouquet.
Elk Horn notes recount a lively week with Beta club entertainment at Lars Petersen home, visits by Mrs. Skow and Mrs. Martin from Kimballton, and many locals on visits to Omaha. Attendees include the Petersen and Rasmussen families, with church and Red Cross events highlighted. A new infant was born to Hilmer Nelson, and Dr. P James welcomed visitors as part of ongoing community life.
Mrs Peter Hansen and her three daughters from Minnesota visit the Svend Larsen home. Several families were entertained for birthdays at the Mads Petersen and Axel Carlson homes. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Chris Andersen last week. Civilization played to a large audience at the Petersen hall. Various local residents, including the Angard and Hoegh families, visited relatives and friends over the weekend.
A sale listing from Henshaw and Martin at 3428 offers patriotic auto decorations including 18 inch shields in White and Blue, crepe paper rolls and flags in red white and blue, 1.20 11 inch shields, fibre roping, and various sized sewn stripe flags, with numerous bolt and roll options and pricing.
A brief note outlines an examination related to a sound issue and mentions the firm Finley and Chubb located at 603 Chestnut Street. The communication references Drs and a conservative approach to address the harkens steak open matter.
News from Gold Hill reports an Ames instructor will demonstrate canning methods for fruits and vegetables at the Franklin Center school house on July 2 at 2 p.m. A large attendance is anticipated. The item also notes local visits, home building, and community events.
Official list of Iowa issued Letters Patent for week ending June 23 1917 reported by Sturgess and Sturgess patent attorneys. Names include Joseph P. Cameron Atlantic harrow shield Ruben Quist Lohrville projectile Leslie D Walker Clarinda automobile steering post brace Oliver P Strickler Mason City carburetor heating device Lither T Kenny Hawarden fastener for sliding doors David F Merriman Waterloo counting machine.
Fireworks at Franks Drug Co. claims to offer nonoperative cures and urges consultation before surgery. Des. Finlay and Chubb at 608 Chestnut Street promote this message. The ad also notes old prices on new hammocks at Alexander’s.
Wiota residents report band concert by the Norway band and a Red Cross address by C. B. Clovis of Atlantic. Contributions rise to 276 dollars as memberships come in. some localities still delay responses. Local accident updates include Ted Kuypers’ fatal injuries after a Perry, Iowa incident. Regular community notices cover meetings, visits, and social events across Wiota and nearby towns.
The summer school lecture program has been revised. July 12, Prof Walters gives lectures. July 19, Miss Case appears as soloist. August 2, Prof Barnes presents readings. August 16, Prof Campbell delivers lectures. Sessions run afteroon and evening at 2:18 PM and 8 PM in the high school assembly room.
Promoters report Joe Schipacasse will assemble a twenty five piece band to furnish music for the Fourth of July program at the fair grounds. He aims for high quality and is busy rehearsing to make the band a credit to the event. Also mentions a best typewriter paper at 75 cents per box.
Washington June 30. Forecasters warn of a continental disturbance June 30 to July 4 with a warm and cool wave shift. The storm could be the season’s most significant, bringing rain and hail that may benefit some corn sections while damaging oats and timothy hay. By July 6 to 10 a storm wave tracks from the Rockies to Newfoundland, with temperatures near normal to slightly above and variable rainfall. Dry spells threaten the cotton states and plains. July 2 and 20 storms cluster. Weather notes also advertise Cham ber's Flain's Colic and Diarrhoos Remedy.
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