03 May 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
1
Subscription rates listed by month six months and year by mail within the United States and abroad. The paper notes Associated Press use for news dispatches and local news, with pricing fragments and membership mention.
Notice to subscribers explains evening delivery issues for Atlantic readers. Readers who miss papers can call before 9 to have them redelivered. Also includes stray phrases about women and planes, creating a fragmented historical OCR snippet.
W. Huff announces candidacy for state representative in the Republican primary on June 6. W. A. Follett announces candidacy for county attorney in Cars county Iowa with primary date in June. Both seek party voters' decision in forthcoming primary election.
A.C. Higuley announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of the county Iowa, subject to the primary on June 7. He also seeks the Republican nomination for member of the board of supervisors from the Third Atlantic district, contingent on district voters in the June 7 primary.
County Recordar announces candidate O M Wobart seeks nomination for county recorder. He objects to Republican primary results and plans to pursue nomination at the June 7 1920 primaries.
Jesse N Jones announces his candidacy for the Cass County treasurer nomination subject to Republican voters at the upcoming primary on June Th His entry emphasizes county service and party backing for the nomination.
A candidate announces their bid for clerk of the district court subject to party voters' decision at the primary on the specified June date. The statement frames the bid as a national-spirited pledge and notes the party's approval process.
AL EMIGH a present efficient clerk of the district court is a candidate for denomination on the republican ticket for the office he has filled temporarily for several terms. He relies on his record in handling probate duties and public business, noting increasing duties and Fidelity recognized by Cass county bar and friends.
The text praises Mr. Emigh as a highly competent obliging and courteous official who has performed well. It argues it would be prudent business judgment for the county to retain him in the job.
The editorial argues Britain should mind its own business in American affairs while supporting Philippine independence and Irish freedom. It notes Andrew Lewis presents government views, criticizes meddling illusions, and warns against provoking a war between Britain and the United States. It cites Horatio Bottomley and John Bull on US priorities and taxes.
Julia Doyle a 20 year old telephone operator in Sioux City swallowed carbolic acid during a desk incident in May. A note she handed to a chum revealed the act and tied to a quarrel with a young man she had been engaged to.
Leaders report at New World Movement headquarters in Pittsburgh that the denomination aims to raise 8716203 dollars for church work at home and abroad from April 24 to May 2. Revival leaders describe the effort as the greatest forward movement in the church history with canvassing planned nationwide and synod field campaigns extending into September.
A Burgettstown Pa First United Presbyterian church reports 180 tithers out of 178 members, about 73 percent, with unofficial estimates rising to 80 percent as the New World Movement campaigns to enroll tithers spread across the United Presbyterian church. Officials anticipate over 50 000 enrolled and aim for 60 000.
Mrs. Anxa Sleip of Bayonne writes she suffered period pains, headaches, and weakness before using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. After treatment she married, bore a child, and regained strength, praising the medicine and recommending it to friends.
The Dutch government coordinates a transfer of former Emperor William and his household from Bentick Castle Ameron gen to the Doorn estate. A guard chief says the former emperor has met Count Hohenzollern and his suite, and discussed transport arrangements with Desir?s burgomaster and Wenduar captain.
A brief item notes distribution of extra copies of the News-Tele ric at a price of five cents to all readers.
New York reports claim Spanish influenza and sleeping sickness are twin diseases caused by the same germ. Paris and New York doctors discuss serum experiments, with Mount Sinai and other hospitals awaiting formal confirmation while worldwide cases rise to about 30 million this year.
I B Smith of Lawrence argues before the State Horticultural Society that the biblical apple was likely a lemon tree fruit. Separately, Mrs Bates of Rising Sun showcases a 138 inch sausage as first premium in long sausage event. Mary Hutford wins with a 50 inch sausage. Leyton imposes a ban on Jazz dancing in town hall for immorality concerns.
May 8. Dr Pasach, renowned for wartime facial repairs, claims John D Rockefeller could gain a thick hair growth in one day after three months by grafting hair from other body sites or other men. He notes costs may reach $1500 for head skin transfer and says growth will resume later.
I own choice wheat farms in Sheridan County Kansas in the heart of the wheat belt. The current crop is the best in the state and sells for more than it can be bought for locally. Land extends in many directions with rent shares to June 1 1920. Ideal western investment with good terms. For details write 5 N Reed Selden Kansas.
President Wilson declared the Knox peace resolution must ride with the Versailles treaty into Senate debate as party politics swirl. Homer Cummings, Democratic Committee chairman, issued a sharply worded denunciation of the peace measure.
The Order of Martha holds its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Wm. Thielen on Tuesday May 4 at 7 p.m. All members are requested to attend.
Des Moines May weather forecast from the United States Weather Bureau indicates showers near the close of the week. Otherwise the period will be fair with moderate temperatures.
Notice for a church rummage sale on May 7 and 8 with items to be donated by Thursday noon.
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