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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph publishes in Atlantic Iowa with advertising rates on application. Rates shown for carrier daily six months yearly mail in US and Canada and foreign countries. Associated Press member with local news and dispatches.
Notice to News-Telegraph subscribers in Atlantic about delayed evening newspapers. Call before seven o clock to arrange delivery. Red 402 is provided but not the newspaper's number.
W. Tuff announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in the state legislature. The decision will be by party voters at the primary on June 7, 1920.
A Nebraska-era editorial condemns youths chasing easy money by bank robbery at a council Bluffs pool hall. It warns that modern society cannot replace core moral laws and cites infamous outlaws as cautionary examples to steer forbidden paths back to virtue.
A harsh sermon on honesty and character condemns the Jack Daltons and criminal glamour. It asserts that violent death ends their era, praising traditional virtues, condemning new cults and ideologies, and reaffirming that old laws, including thou shalt not steal, remain the foundation of civilization despite modern talk.
The Cass County board seeks to preserve a $150,000 federal road grant by applying it to the cemetery road project south of town. Engineer Martin doubts success, noting past Air Line issues and his limited faith in some board members. If a cemetery road agreement can be made, the money should be secured for local use. In politics, President Wilson resists consent to changes in Article ten of the League covenant, which critics say threatens U S sovereignty and will block ratification.
At the Chicago session the National Farm Bureau Federation representing 700000 members denounced linking with the Farmers' National Council. It condemned union labor alliances and Plumb plan ideas, asserting the Farm Bureau is a force for upbuilding agriculture and citizenship. It warned against red eyed union labor control and urged readers to heed the bureau's stance.
The Chicago Tribune editorial discusses Roger Sullivan as a prominent Democratic figure, predicting slim odds for a wet candidate on a wet platform. It notes prohibition sentiment, the influence of Illinois delegates for Edwards, and recalls Baltimore 1912 when Wilson secured the nomination despite different delegate dynamics.
A fragmented verse recalls long days and labor wages with imagery of fathers saving earnings. The speaker notes working four hours for higher pay than their father, who toiled from dawn until night. The text evokes family saving, luck, and ambition amid unclear fortunes.
A reflective verse by George Matthew Adams on frugal fathers, rising prices, and personal regret for not saving. He contrasts scarce wages with luxuries like silk shirts and calfskin shoes, fearing judgment from foreseen sanctions and the chill of sleepless nights.
Today marks birthdays of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr oldest Supreme Court justice born in Boston nine years ago. General Bramwell Booth world head of the Salvation Army born in Halifax England sixty four years ago. Ira Nelson Morris US minister to Sweden born Chicago forty five years ago today likely to be reassigned to Switzerland. J Hampton Moore former congressman and Philadelphia mayor born Woodbury New Jersey sixty six years ago.
1807 Russia declares war with England after Britain’s assault on Copenhagen. 1815 Jean Delphin Alard, leading light of the modern French violin school, born. Died in Paris February 22, 1888.
Ames, In March 8 A new clover named Annual White Sweet developed by H D Hughes at Town agricultural experiment station surpasses best red clover. It grows four to eight feet in four months and aids fertility as hay forage honey source. It adapts across US Canada and other regions. It could revolutionize corn belt rotation and soil fertility.
A retrospective note marks one year since the United States signed five year extensions of arbitration treaties with Spain and Holland. It also records Hery Blos, head of the State Council, being elected President of Württemberg. A. B. Timmins, paper hanger, is listed with a contact.
Today Oliver Wendell Holmes the oldest justice of the U S Supreme Court entered his eightieth year as Maine towns including Bangor held municipal elections The day also saw the Prince of Wales depart Portsmouth for Australia and New Zealand while Rome held a secret consistory for bishops and Joan of Arc canonization preparations The Rhode Island prohibition suit moved to argument in the Supreme Court today
The record lists 1864 Pelstiah Perit, NY Chamber of Commerce president, who died in New Haven, born Norwich June 23, 1785. 1881 Salvation Army first corps landed in Philadelphia and met on this side of Atlantic. 1889 John Ericsson, Monitor inventor, died in New York, born Sweden July 31, 1802. 1805 Harry Hayward found guilty at Minneapolis of Catherine Ging murder.
Fragmented ad copy touts Bayer as a trusted aspirin brand with genuine Bayer packaging and safety marks. It markets relief for cold fever headaches neuralgia earache rheumatic pains and neuritis and notes affordable 12 tablet boxes once sold by druggists.
The Horse Association of America reports that horses were essential during the eastern coast blizzard when autotrucks failed to pass. It notes eastern concerns seek horses to avoid future shortages, and major Midwest horse markets have been busy supplying them. Government figures claim 21,109,000 horses and 7,996,000 mules on farms, with 200,000 tractors and 145,600 autotracks, arguing horse delivery remains cheaper.
Announcement invites everyone to a box social event at Washington No 7 on Friday March 12. A pleasing program and good time are assured with Nora McCourt in attendance.
In brief notes the 1917 United States Senate session is referenced with ambiguous wording. The fragment mentions political action and a legislative context but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to specify.
Former senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois predicted Woolton W Woolton? acclamation at the San Francisco national Democratic convention. He addressed Missouri Democratic Women tonight, urging that after complimentary ballots the convention will name Woodrow Wilson by acclamation as the embodiment of the campaign issues.
Regular meeting of Atlantic Council No. 1164 on Wednesday evening March 10. Selection of delegates and alternates to the state convention will take place. Jas Quinlan appointed as G K.
J T Ralston dentist offers office in the Fulton Building with contact numbers Freen 53 for business and Black 354 for residence.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid that removes pimples buckheads blotches eczema and ring worm. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents or a large bottle for 1.00 by The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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