17 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
1
Announcement notes postal insertion at Atlantic Jeowa as second class matter under the March 3 1879 act. Lists officers Chas F Chase Lydia R Otto and others, with directors and contact lines. Provides TELEPHONE numbers and subscription rates for carrier and mail, including U S and Canada, with a note of Associated Press credit.
Atlantic readers who do not receive their News Telegraph papers in the evening may have new copies delivered by calling before seven oclock. The phone number given, Red 403, is not the News Telegraph’s number.
A candidate announces self for the office of Mayor of the City of Atlantc Iowa subject to voters decision at the election to be held on March 28. The notice names the candidate and date of the forthcoming city election.
A candidate announces for mayor of Atlantic Iowa and for councilman at large subject to voters decision at the city election on March 28 4th R EB KING confirms candidacy pending voter approval and election results.
The community votes on school needs and proposes using church property or expanding the old high school. Officials consider cooperation with the United Presbyterian church to swap property and fund renovations, while noting room exists on the south to add an annex without costly new land. The paper argues against costly site purchases and urges prudent public spending.
A candidate declaration announces a bid for councilman at large in Atlantic, subject to voters at the March 28 city election. The speaker also declares candidacy from the Third Ward, contingent on the division of the vote and an orderly district allocation.
Notice shows municipal election held Monday March 28 1921 from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm with voting places in each ward: First Ward Police Court Room at Walnut Street, Second Ward Display Room at 401 Walnut St, Third Ward Grand Jury Room County Court House at 7th and Chestnut, Fourth Ward Display Room at East Fifth Street. Cities officials Joseph Burner mayor and City Clerk Nichols listed.
An advertisement promises a free trial package of Brownstone hair tint to prove it can color gray faded hair without damage. It touts dramatic younger-looking results and provides purchase options, directions, and a Kentucky address for ordering.
Poem narrates Blitzen brewing illicit home brew from hops herbs and roots then jailed after police arrest. The speaker notes the luckless home brew artists, their amber nectar, and the risk of punishment while critiquing unstated outcomes and urging caution.
A clipped OCR fragment mentions a hydrant by a wall and credits George Matthew Adams. The readable text is limited to a single phrase about the hydrant and an attribution, providing minimal context for a historical newspaper item.
Major Tintey and Lieutenant Swift inspected the local Iowa National Guard company at Fort Des Moines. The drill arms rifles uniforms and extended close order were found in satisfactory condition with exceptional manual of arms and close order. A lamp exploded at Walter Roberts residence starting a small fire but was extinguished before the boys arrived. Lewis girls edged Atlantic girls in a close YMCA gym game after a hard fought finish.
Missouri Woodmen of the World section adopts resolutions seeking impeachment of their head for alleged malfeasance and reckless use of general funds. Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, a sovereign banker, is named in the charges for non performance of duty.
A record notes an individual paid six thousand dollars each year for serving as a deverelon banker and not voting at any time within the order.
Notice to home builders announces special prices to stimulate trade and clear stock on radiators and sheet metal goods. Plans welcomed, with Atlantic Sheet Metal Works offering reduced prices under W B Collins, proprietor, in Red 291 area.
A fragmentary call to an Irish audience invites attendance at City Hall on Friday in March 1960 for a talk by Major Holloway about liberty and governance. The notice hints at political debate and a pledge of enlightenment without providing full context or confirmation of token validity.
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