06 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
1
Joseph Burnea and S. R. Nelson announce their candidacies for Atlantic Iowa offices to be decided by voters at the spring election on March 26 1917. Burnea seeks mayoral office and Nelson seeks the city assessor position, both subject to the municipal electorate’s decision.
The News Telegraph mocks loud mouthed politicians who pretend to be statesmen. It condemns those who parade rhetoric for self gain and shift loyalties with the political wind, demanding more proof of substance before praise.
The president can call an extra session at any moment and keep Congress in continuous session. The dispute with Senator Cummins over undelegated war powers does not threaten merchant ships or national duties. War decisions remain a congressional matter, while the president bears part of the burden with shared responsibility.
A biased vent about Shakespeare and old masters, suggesting more value in modern or unknown art. The speaker rejects grand past works, mocks their style, and longs for frank, bold critique of revered art. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
The piece argues that Republican and Democratic leaders split on presidential power and an extra session, with the president pushing broader executive authority while Congress debates balance. It notes distrust of personal leadership, suggests the new House may shift dynamics, and warns that public judgment hinges on who stands firm in the stalemate.
The Whatchama column muses on how marriage changes views of food from practical sustenance to aesthetic concerns. It jokes about decorators, color schemes, and even lighting as factors in daily life while lampooning the idea of satisfying tastes and budgets through stylish, late night routines.
The Des Moines Register argues roots of presidential influence over Congress, citing Patrick Henry and Brutus, warning that public demand could empower sweeping executive action. It notes Congress would likely grant authority and warns against delaying tactics and bolder presidential moves.
The Elwood-Mackie road bill is praised as non political and prudent in the Hardin County Citizen Iowa Falls. It cuts Highway Commission expenses from five to three percent of the automobile tax saving about 35000 dollars and returns more funds to counties while limiting paving guarantees. It appropriates federal aid under the Shackleford act and seeks to avoid politicization while reducing engineering costs by allowing temporary work without engineers when not needed.
The Elwood Mackle bill tightens highway work rules removing township trustees from direct supervision, defines emergency repair as under $25, and limits surveys to necessities. It allows county engineers to be removed for inefficiency and aims to speed projects while reducing needless surveys and delays.
Historical notes recall events from March 6 in 1882 and 1902. Items include the Cushing brothers receiving a carload of Michigan potatoes, the death of Mrs. Amelia Hopley, and a wedding for Miss Jennie Spoor and F. J. Henderson. Also reported are a Guthrie Center courthouse fire with $15 000 in losses, notable moves and travels of residents, a marriage in Noble township, and the Sandberg Bros dissolution.
A fragmented notice describes how nervousness and despondency in women relate to constipation and general illness. The text appears to be an old advertisement fragment linking emotional distress to digestive issues and suggesting remedies.
Sioux City Iowa March 6 Theodors Salmer convicted of man slaughter for killing a boy with his car was today sentenced to eight years in the Anamosa reformatory.
Mr and Mrs S Hodge of this city learn of the death of their daughter-in-law Mrs Niles Hodge who died yesterday morning at her ranch home near Worland Wyoming She was 41 all winter after lagrippe complications Her immediate family includes her husband and a two year old daughter Funeral services will be held at Worland and the body will be taken to Stuart Nebraska for interment on Friday March 8 Mr and Mrs Hodge of this city and Earl Hodge of Omaha plan to leave Thursday for Stuart to attend the services.
Kiar and Rasmussen began redecorating the court house courtroom yesterday. The project aims to present a new and attractive appearance by a complete overhaul of the room.
Cumberland Jake Stahl spent Friday with his parents while Dr. Duncan of Shelby toured the city as a business visitor. Griswold’s Fred B. DeWitt joined the Van Brocklin home gathering in Atlantic, and Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. C Pigg visited relatives here and Massena over the weekend. Local figures include Mrs. Sperry of Ames visiting the N. Rupp home, the Vernon couple in Anita at the I B Spence home, and Edna McNeil returning to work at Alexanders after two weeks sick leave. Ernest Baron Chris Kringel and Merle Roberts attended the Anita MWA lodge meeting, with D W Moss and Ralph Brown driving to Des Moines and back. J V Alexander returned from Nebraska after ranch business, while Max Leiaugh and Mrs. Florence Fulton visit their grandmother Mrs Vincent who recently suffered a fall but is improving. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by A L Easley of Macon for colds. New paper arriving, room needed for $1 patterns of wallpaper at Rexall.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement extols a cheap home made remedy for coughs and chest conditions. It claims effectiveness against bronchial irritation, throat soreness, croup, whooping cough, and winter asthma with swift relief across many respiratory symptoms.
A 4250 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of the person or persons setting fire to the Atlantic Southern Railroad Co bridge between Lyman and Grant on February 21 and to the bridge over 7 mile creek on February 23. The notice, dated Atlantic Iowa, February 1917, promises further reward for arrest and conviction of anyone destroying railroad property thereafter. Also appears as an advertisement for storage and transfer services by Arn and Burgess with contact details.
An old Rexall store advertisement touts Wilken Monument Works papers for any room priced from $1.00 to $1.50 and up, promoting affordable options available at Rexall.
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