10 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
A fragment from Atlantic Iowa excerpts rates for a local newspaper and mocks diplomacy and Mexican policy. The piece ridicules American attitudes, citing a passport remark and lampooning Lansing and Mexican stability, portraying discipline as the key to Mexico's order and productivity.
Atlantic subscribers to the News Telegraph who do not get their paper in the evening may have it delivered if they call before seven o clock. Telephone Red 403 is not the number of the News Telegraph.
The speaker announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state legislature. Subject to party voters at the June 7 1920 primary, the candidate seeks the voters’ decision and party support in the upcoming race.
The piece mocks Mexico as an international moron highlighting administrative reluctance to speak boldly, calling Mexico hopelessly confused with seven rival revolutionary generals, and comparing its chaos to a growing, wild prairie flower while the American view remains cautious.
A humorous verse where the speaker tires of boiled potatoes prunes and stews and recalls a dinner trumpet and hungry youth. The narration laments routine meals and aging appetite while a cook prepares fare and tea in a Victorian tone. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
The fragment lists historical anniversaries from 1789 to 1919 including royal and literary events, a 1888 royal offer, and a 1919 note about a godson opera in New York. It also includes a business notice announcing the sale of a half interest in a garage and used car shop to Martin Olsen, with Bailey Olsen to continue operation at 206 East Third Street and contact details.
Budapest reports Relind Mewpedug, Hungary's Commercial Bank director and finance emissary, says Hungary's banking system cannot be judged as cheerful. He notes banks lent to the government during the war and now the state’s ability to pay depends on the peace. He cites disrupted railways, sugar factories, and iron works due to boundaries, but insists agriculture and irrigation offer hope as Danube waters remain. He notes 10 billion crowns in circulation, 5 billion in Bolshevik damage, and a total war debt around 82 billion crowns.
Chicago dispatch reports the Republican National Committee plans set May 10 for selecting the keynote speaker and final convention details. A.T. Hert of Kentucky announced the committee's decisions after a meeting approving seating, apportioned delegates, and staff such as sergeants at arms and doorkeepers. Will Hays reiterated the stance to elect the candidate, not select him, at the 1920 gathering.
At the UW this Thursday evening at eight o'clock a set of foreign missions views will be shown. The event is free admission and open to all. A cordial welcome is extended to all who attend.
One year ago today in the wars period the New Jersey senate refused to ratify the Prohibition amendment to the Federal Constitution. The Supreme Court unanimously sustained Eugene V. Debs conviction for violating the Espionage Act, as reported by The News-Telegraph.
An independent paper promises free reliable oil news and an oil map of Texas showing oil pools producing and drilling wells and all county activity. Requests are limited with the address OIL FACTS 812 Throckmorton St. Fort Worth Texas.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe, vegetable-based remedy to cleanse blood, bowels, and liver, claiming pimples fade after a few nights of use. It promotes the tablets as a gentler substitute for calomel with no sickness, offering 10c and 25c sizes.
John L. Gope recounts a near fatal fall into a crevasse during the 1916 Ross Island ordeal. He dangled for hours with a bottomless drop beneath, pulled to safety by two companions who built a rope ladder and hauled him back onto the ice field after three and a half hours.
Today marks anniversaries for Sir Clifford Sifton born in Middlesex Ontario 69 years ago Episcopal bishop John Hazen White born in Cincinnati 71 years ago Mary Mills Patrick longtime president of the American College for Girls in Constantinople born in Sentarbaty New Hampshire 70 years ago Everett P Wheeler renowned New York jurist born in New York City 80 years ago Arthur Reynolds Chicago banker born in Pandora Iowa 62 years ago
Voters approved continuing the original plan to bond 475000 for a new West End high school. Result was 8945 to 2921 in favor. Board candidates and Joe W. Smith for treasurer were elected, despite a heated campaign with many meetings.
Five Saturday night destroyed the fine home of E. and Pigg on Pleasant Street. Fire believed to have started in the basement and climbed a clothes chute to the upper story. Discovery showed great headway. water pressure was poor due to extreme cold, hindering efforts. The home, built by A. J. Side about three years ago, was one of Carson’s finest. Loss partly insured to about $6,000.
Wood and Savery of Atlantic Iowa announce ready to place farm loans at 5 percent 4 percent and 6 percent. Potential borrowers are urged to call and see them.
A conference of the Interchurch World Movement opened today in Spokane. Memphis hosts the annual convention of the Southern Retail Lumber Sealers association. The U S Bureau holds a hearing at Charleston N C to set permanent milled rice standards. Representatives from multiple electric rail and supply firms convene in Louisville for the Central Electric Railroad association. Several hundred Kentucky club women visit Frankfort today.
A partial text notes a measure or ordinance related to armament work in Kentucky and reports the transfer of remaining German warships to the Allies. The ships to be given up include eight battleships eleven cruisers and twenty two destroyers, with details incomplete and dated from the ongoing wartime period.
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