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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
4
Chicago cash grain futures show wheat No 2 hard around 1.88 1.84 with several bids. corn varied with No 3 white near 1.19 1.29 and No 5 yellow around 1.41. Chicago and South Omaha livestock receipts show hogs mostly steady to 15 lower, cattle steady to higher, sheep slow with price declines on heavier lambs and steady ewes.
Brayton Iowa March note reports Charles ill with flu as read by News Telegraph.
Market notes show Wheat No 1 and No 2 percent at 1,609 dollars, barley around 85 cents, butterfat and vegetables listed with assorted values. Livestock futures steady to slow with cattle stockers and feeders at 6.50 to 8.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 5.50. hogs around 10.50 to 12.50.
Margaret Mortensen and a sibling, children of Mr and Mrs Oscar Mortensen, are seriously ill after a flu attack. The family resides in the area served by the local hospital.
Dora Schmidt widow of the late William Schmidt pioneer hardware merchant of this city died early today at her home aged past sixty years. Born in Fehlmann Germany September 20 1860 she came to America as a child. She married William F Schmidt in Jersey City September 20 1883. Survived by two sons William of Council Bluffs Arthur of Avoca and daughter Mrs Paul Tavis of Avoca. Funeral Thursday at German Lutheran church Rev Kluits officiating interment Avoca cemetery.
In Exira on March 10 a six year old boy, the son of Howard McClain, was seriously injured when a wagon loaded with corn passed over him as he hopped to ride home. He slipped beneath a rear wheel, incurring three broken bones and internal injuries. A physician said he has a slight chance to recover.
A group of Griswold Methodists will attend missionary meetings in Conneil Bluffs starting March 13. Bishop Brenton C. Bradley and three foreign missionary workers will lead the sessions in a series organized by local Methodists.
Brayton post of the American Legion raised about $1000 from a recent indoor carnival. Proceeds will be used for Memorial day decal observance and related tributes.
Relatives and friends received notice of the marriage of Miss Ida Wade daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wade of Anita to Kenneth Bryant. The ceremony took place February 28 near Great Bend Kansas and the couple will reside on a farm near there.
Massena Indiana items note Mrs Ivan Vetterick and Evelyn visiting Willison relatives while Charles McBride plans trips to Ottumwa to see sons Lauren and Martin and their families before their move to Caldwell Idaho. D B Hopkins ill with flu and rheumatism marks first absence in fifteen years. Community groups including Methodist Aid Evangelical Aid and W U M S report meetings and hostesses Mrs Slo cum Mrs Fred Kuesel Mrs Clara Yarger Mrs Margaret Marlowe and Eli Kauffman are named. Dist Supt A E Moore of Clarinda attends and administers communion with new members welcomed.
Massena businessmen inaugurated a plan to provide eight free film showings from June to August at the Garden theater. Barry will operate the projector, with John Barry presenting high quality pictures. Patrons will enjoy Wednesday night screenings funded by merchants including Farmers Savings Bank, Atwood's Cafe, Massena State Bank, and many others.
Earl Godfrey aged 22 local garage employee lies critically ill at his mother's home after a furnace fire accident at the Ford garage. He added old crank case oil to the fire pot causing a terrific explosion that burned his clothing and left only his shoes untouched. Fire department was called but no blaze or building damage occurred.
Exira reports the death of Fred Wahlert a well known resident as the result of severe heart attacks. The Mar 10 special dispatch notes his illness and passing.
Elliott Illinois March 10 special to News Telegraph superintendent E P Sispinions and wife were called to Council Bluffs due to illness of J Smith who presumes in.
Funeral services for Hans J. Benguart were held Sunday afternoon at the Oakhill church with Rev. Dale Humbert officiating. Interment followed at the Oakhill Cemetery.
Ja Exira May 10. Special News Telegraph report from Cedar Rapids states that Brea Anders, in this city, died here according to the report.
Jacob Stevens aged 78 retired mill owner died Monday noon at his home after a severe heart attack. Born in Wisconsin he lived in Lewis for nearly fifty years and at one time worked in milling with his brothers. Survived by sister Mrs Jane Guery and nephews Pet and Pow Stevens Mary Conrad of Grant Iowa and John Guery of Phoenix Arizona funeral arrangements pending word from Arizona.
Glen Rubel of Audubon Missouri coughs up a .22 caliber bullet lodged in his mouth after months. He was shot during a wrestling incident with Otto Larsen last fall causing throat trouble after having his tonsils removed. His father Peter Rubel still carries the bullet as a souvenir.
In Audubon township Doc Oxcar Wheeler, a local retired farmer, sustained a painful injury to his left leg yesterday after being kicked by a cow at his son's home. The incident occurred in the afternoon with onlookers noting the impact and immediate pain. Wheeler was treated locally and remained under observation.
Miss Mary Rohwer of Griswold Eastern Star Lodge, district instructor for the fifteenth district, arrived in Adair this morning to conduct a school of instruction for local chapter officers. The session is to close tonight.
Adair residents R H Magar rel and Roy Sutherland attended the 40 and 8 meeting in Greenfield today. Sutherland was among those initiated into the organization during the event in Adairia.
Elmer Green of Griswold a brother of Grover Green, a local garage proprietor, had kidney stone trouble and underwent kidney removal at a Kansas City hospital. Doctors performed the operation with hope of permanent relief and report a successful procedure with favorable early recovery.
Anita Louisiana March 10 Special to News Telegraph Sigel Hen-dricks a well known retired farmer of this city died early this morning after a brief illness Pneumonia was the cause of death He was past sixty years of age Funeral arrangements had not been made late today
A large number of Griswold lodge of Rebekahs members gathered at the local Fellows hall on a March evening for a social affair with notable attendance and fellowship.
Officers and directors of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau passed a unanimous resolution endorsing the current law for county aid to agricultural education and opposing Representative C. C. Anderson's bill to change it. They caution the measure aims to undermine the farm bureau by forcing a vote on county agent funding and note Anderson's shift from the bureau to the Farmers Union.
Washington March 10 A P President Coolidge fully supports the Senate action to replace insurgents in key committee slots with regulars The News Telegraph reports the action as decisive for party discipline and governance in Congress.
Wever was reelected to the Audubon school board with 363 votes and no opposition. Wiota elected Frank Waters as a member by a wide margin, with Frank Mailander taking 70 votes. John Henderson named treasurer. Anita voters reelected A Walker and Clyde Bowen to the board. Cumberland picked J E Worthington A G Hilyard and G M Clark for three seats with 78 ballots cast. Atlantic Legion hosts a house warming at 520 Chestnut street with a light luncheon March 12.
An advertisement promotes Marmala Prescription Tablets as a simple way to reduce fat without starvation or exercise. It urges readers to consult their druggist for the tablets priced at one dollar and to mail order Marmala Co. for Detroit, Michigan. The tone asserts thousands endorse the product and promises steady, easy weight loss starting immediately.
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