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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers to the Ness Telegraph may have their papers delivered in the evening if they call before seven o'clock. Telephone Red 405. This is not the number of the News-Telegraph.
The column argues men gain voting rights with elections, critiques political leaders, and notes that lifting the ban on light wines and beer could bridge drought era tensions. It cautions against betting on a swift compromise, warning the public to beware such promises.
A set of public notices announces candidacies for Cass county Iowa offices in the upcoming June 7 1920 Republican primary. W H Huff seeks state representative nomination, W A Follett aims for county attorney, W H Wigle runs for supervisor, and others including a county recorder candidate.
Jesse N. Tones announces self as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Cars County Treasurer subject to the decision of voters at the June primary.
A candidate files to run in the Republican primary for district court clerk, subject to the June party primary voters decision. Albert Emigie declares intent in this short notice filed for party support and voter decision on June T.
The article argues that the Democratic and Whig parties will not adopt a platform endorsing prohibition. It states there is little chance of any party including such a plank and mocks the idea of W. J. Bryant becoming president of liquor dealers. The paper opines the party in power lacks a clear platform and remains divided on temperance.
A Hatburg banker fled with about $60,000 of the bank’s funds. The incident sparks public gravity in this region, with many noting decamping bankers are rare and suggesting the profession’s moral expectations. The piece reflects on trust and the impact of such departures in the middle west.
The Newd Telegraph calls out widespread speeding on Chestnut and Ly streets. It urges strict enforcement, noting many drivers ignore laws and warning that arrests and fines may curb the problem before tragedy strikes.
The piece laments a paper shortage crippling printing houses. It rails at Uncle Sam for wasting funds on slush and vast tomes, while presses creak and readers yearn for fresh news amid cobwebbed bundles and unreadable documents.
Notes on historical anniversaries include the 184h formation of the Methodist Episcopal church in Louisville by a district convention, the 186d alliance of Russia with Austria against Hungary, and the 1917 oath of Carranza as Mexico's Constitutional President. Also mentioned are the 1899 strike in Pocahontas WV, Dewey’s 1898 Manila Bay victory, Newark NY’s 150th city anniversary celebration in 1910, and the 1795 miners strike in Pocahontas.
Today's list honors figures born on this date: Duke of Connaught uncle of King George V and former Governor General of Canada born 70 years ago. Rev Thomas O Gorman Catholic bishop of Sioux Falls born in Boston 77 years ago. Joseph E Willard US Ambassador to Spain born in Washington DC 55 years ago. Harry Leon Wilson Oregon IL author born 53 years ago. Paul Carter pitcher for Chicago NL born Lake Park GA 26 years ago.
The Priscilla Club meets May 5 with Myer and Jessie Tones to practice parliamentary drill. Ladies Literary Club gathers May 4 with Mrs Eby hosting and Mrs Meredith leading the Bolivig program. W T U meets May 5 at Miss Laraway's with a 2 30 program. St Cecilian Concerts set Sunday May 9 at 4 PM at Congregational Church invite public. Helping Hand Club plans May 6 meeting with prepped thimbles hosted by Mrs Tom Jones. Browning Club meets May 3 at Mrs Gillette with Allender reading on Foreign and American Artists Today.
Readable portions describe a Freshman class party in the high school gymnasium with light refreshments served. Attending pupils and teachers participated, details incomplete due to damaged text.
Washington dispatch reports a broad repudiation of Wilson's League of Nations in recent primaries. Johnson swept Minnesota Nebraska and Nebraska on no league lines. Michigan and New Jersey showed anti treaty momentum. Lodge led a pro‑treaty faction in Massachusetts. Harding and Johnson figures rallied for reservations. Georgia backed Smith and Watson, both favoring reservations, signaling a tough no‑confidence wave against the League in the 1919 landscape.
An advertisement urges women to use Triumph Pilla rather than other pills, claiming irregular or suppressed use is dangerous and promising dependable relief. It directs readers to write for details to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin for free information.
May 1 report from Constantinople notes Mrs Halide Edib Hanem as Minister of Education in Mustapha Kemal’s cabinet signifying war era progress for Turkish women. The 25 year old author and mother of three is also linked to health leadership and pan Islamic writing.
Omaha Nebraska May 1 Special The Newns Telegraph Mrs Net tie Card, arriving from Syracuse New York, met her son Carl Ferguson whom she had not seen since his early infancy. Ferguson, once in Des Moines foster care, was adopted by the Ferguson family and now operates a fruit store here. His mother learned of his whereabouts by chance in Atlantic Iowa, triggering a reunion and the discovery of a 16 month old grandchild. Ferguson is a former serviceman.
May day observances sweep Kansas as Governor H J Allen proclaims American Day. Cities hold patriotic demonstrations with American Legion posts National Guard units Spanish War Veterans G A L A schoolchildren and many organizations taking part statewide.
An article titled guerilla warfare detailing assassinations in liver is found in the effects of Paul John Vignoiss of Cork. He was tried by court martial and sentenced to six months in prison for possessing an issue of the official organ for the Irish volunteers. The piece urges volunteers to recognize guerrilla warfare in training and outlook and claims these tactics are most serviceable to wage war against invading forces when found effective.
The article notes three northern California municipalities recently chose women for city clerk roles. It highlights a trend of increasing female city officials and references various unrelated items from the period, including a divorce court record and remarks on women in athletics and public life.
A letter from Victoria Kerr of Summit New Jersey praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for changing life quality during Change of Life. The testimonial details relief from indigestion stomach pain sleep problems backache hot flashes and related symptoms after using the product. It urges others with similar issues to try the medicine and reports prior conditions including suffocation shakiness and heart palpitations improved by the remedy.
A secret donor gives 3 million dollars to the Interchurch World Movement as campaign headquarters report that 90,005,000 of the 100,000,000 goal has been pledged. The drive continues next week with over 100,000 churches in various states yet to respond.
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