Mother's Day gifts and big discounts at local shops
Local ads highlight Mother's Day selections from Collins Hat Shop and gift options at Gift Shop seals. J C Penney promotes house frocks at 79c, Welch Moore shoe sale slashes up to 6 dollars to 1.95, $2.95 pumps, Vogue hats at 2.95, tailored straws 1.75, Spun-Tex hose 1.45, wool rugs half price, Rexall chocolate gifts, and car care items. Also features travel ad for round the world trip, plus theater notices at Atlantic and Imperial theatres.
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Collins
J. ¢. Penney
Penney
Welch-Moore
Minor & Son
Rexall
Acker's Man Tire & Battery
New York
Moly Land
Fife
Canadian Pacific
U. S
Neff Clothing Co
Alexander Smith
Sona Carpet Co
News-Telegraph
T i Roland
Peacock & Baxter
Sarve
Pers
Douglas Fairbanks
Atlantic Theater
the Atlantic
Railroad Men Report Train Sound and Bell During Collapse
Trial resumed in Audubon as railroad witnesses testify the engine sounded its whistle and rung its bell when the freight truck collapsed. Engineers and conductors for the Rock Island line, including Ole D Tony and Carl Walker, described the accident and the truck’s load loss. Administrators for Hattie Dorsey and Lydia Purdy estates were appointed as E C Dorsey and C P Shearer take on new roles.
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Rock Uxland
Medek
Morgan
Gousajre
Loval’ Hospital
Morgan Johing
Tina
Credit association secretary buys farm south of Atlantic
M Baxter, a local realtor, closed a deal for 40 acres one mile south and half a mile west of Fletcher Chapel sold to William Skipton, secretary of the Cass County Credit Association, for 225 dollars per acre. The property includes a new 6000 dollar house and is regarded as valuable land despite naysayers.
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Co. M. Baxter
Fletcher Chapel
William Skipton
Cass County Credit Association
Woman Fatally Burned Near Harlan
Funeral services were held for Mrs Lars Olsen, a well known resident who died after being fatally burned Sunday afternoon at her home west of Harlan Ta The flames ignited her clothing as she burned brush She jumped into a water trough and remained there for two hours before her husband found her All clothing except a shoe and stocking were burned from her body Mrs Olsen formerly Miss Huldah Johnson was born near Cuppys Grove and moved to Lincoln township after marriage
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Harlan
Mra
Lars Olsen
Olaen
Mise Huldah’ Johnson
Cuppy's Grove
Lincoln Township
Government bears uniforms and camp expenses details coupon
The notice states that uniforms and all camp expenses are covered by the government and directs readers to send in the coupon on the indicated pages to obtain full details. It highlights Emery Burger as a merchant tailor with a reputation for quality built on wooden standards.
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Emery Burger
Electricity as Cooking Agent Demonstration Planned Tonight
The Kine Electric Company sponsors a demonstration and lecture on electrics for kitchen use this evening at the banquet hall. Midge Alina of Mansfield will discuss electric stoves and kitchen appliances, with a reception to follow. A large crowd is expected as invitations have been issued.
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Kine Electric Company
Walnut Struet Electrical Concern
Midge Alina
Mansfield
Oban
Willalemone
Fae
Mie Altman
Little Son of Local Physician Dies in Omaha Hospital
A. Meeker Raval known as Bugsy Wittle, son of Mr and Mrs A Spooner, died Thursday evening in an Omaha hospital after illness. He was born September 1, 1922, in the local C ongregational parish. Funeral services were held at the home, with burial in Atlantic cemetery.
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Little
Omaha
Raval
A. Meeker
Bugsy Wittle
AL Hecker
East Twelfth
Kat
Antral
Leone Ant A. Spooner
Athantic Cemetery
Little Chap
Shenandoah Woman Sues Over Alleged Arrest and Detention
Jennie Paul Sullivan of Corning sues J. Coakley and bondsmen for 40000 alleging clothes torn during arrest by Coakley leading a posse at her home in Adams county, she was imprisoned in the county jail then placed in the state insane asylum for six weeks before release.
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Shenandoah
Adams County
Jennie Paul Sullivan
Corning
Coakley
D. Bickford
W. H. Bostwick
Greater Atlantic Committee Meets At City Hall Tonight
The Greater Atlantic Committee conducts its regular monthly session in Atlantic City hall this evening with items of local interest to be discussed. Half the meeting will be held at the city clerk's office due to the city council session.
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Greater ‘Atlantic Committee
Greater Atlantic
Atlantic
Riffian Tribesmen Ready to Attack French Troops
French aviators reported that Riffian forces, estimated around 20 000, are preparing to attack French troops at three points after engaging invaders to relieve surrounded French outposts. Spenceal Colmbut’s column engaged the raiders earlier, and authorities noted the large force as of May 5 in Fez Motroco.
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Fez
Motroco
A.P
Spenceal Colmbut
Hen Delivers Eggs and Chicks in North Farm Field
Mrs. W. B. Jenkinson reports setting thirteen eggs under a hen and hatching fourteen chicks north of town this week. The hen was fenced from other chicks, making egg laying and incubation an isolated, successful experience.
County Board Sets Bid Date For Air Line Road Project
County board approves advertising for bids on bridge and grading work tied to the Air Line primary road project between Atlantic and Woolwich with a 2.5 mile extension. bids due May 85th, as highway commission reviews modifications and no route objections noted. Jennie Ward, county auditor, reports acknowledgment from the highway commission of the county board's Air Line resolution.
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Fm Ree
Pon
Poscon
Atlantic
Woon
Cue Bridge
Mise Jennie Ward
Highway Commission
Air Line
Houghton's speech well received in this country
President Coolidge expressed hope that Ambassador Houghton's London remarks praising American policy toward Europe would aid European statesmen. He noted improving European economic conditions with England returning to a gold standard and potential similar moves by Holland, signaling stabilization.
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Washington
Ambassador Houghton
London
Coolidge
Ameador
Europe
England
Wwolland
Atlantic
Houghton
New Laws of 10WA Ready for Distribution
Walter C. Ramsey, secretary of state, has issued certified copies of the laws passed by the Forty first general assembly. The pamphlets detailing the laws will be available to county officers and the public upon publication and distribution.
Court of Honor Awards Scout Badges Last Evening
Local ceremony honored scouts with badge awards at the city hall last evening. Recipients included Neff Tu and Stromoetdis Medes, with others such as Lorena oof Beco and Secianaella Morte noted in attendance as awards continued into the night.
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Court OF Honor
Ety
Naling
Parke St
Alain
Des Moines Divine Calls Churches to Loosen Blue Laws
The Rev Henry J Adler of the First United Church criticizes Sunday blue laws as oppressive. He argues the Sabbath should be personal conscience not legal compulsion and says people may not attend church yet keep Sabbath dignity. He warns laws may drive people away from faith.
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DES Moines Divine
Church
Des Moines
Henry J. Adler
First Unitare Ign Ehareh
MeAchar
Ethyl gasoline pulled from market in health probe
Ethyl gasoline was withdrawn from the public market today by the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation pending the outcome of a United States Surgeon General investigation into health effects. Standard Oil Company of Tachura, parent to the producing subsidiary, said it ceased selling the product. The corporation said there were no indications of public health injuries through its use as a motor fuel.
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New York
Ethyl Gasoline Corporation
Lieut Governor Kimball to Undergo Hernia Operation
Clem F. Kimball lieutenant governor and local attorney has entered Jennie Edmundson Memorial hospital at Bluffs for hernia surgery. Doctor Donald Macron is expected to perform the operation, following years of myofascial trouble.
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Council Blupws
May
Clem’ F. Kimball
Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital
Kimball
Donald Macron
U S Will Have Suggestions On Arm Traffic Burton Says
Sneva May 5 The United States will offer suggestions at the international conference on control of traffic in arms. Representative Theo Burton of Ohio named one key proposal to curb poison gas traffic and reduce the barbarity of modern warfare.
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Sneva
A.S
U. S
Theo,Burton
Ohio
Tuln
Exira Woman Sustains Broken Leg in Farm Fall
Mrs. Joe Wheeler of Audubon township fractured her right leg after a fall while helping her sons clear a garage on their farm used as a dwelling since a recent fire. The injury was sustained yesterday and treated locally.
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Exira
News-Telegraph
Joe Wheeler
Audubon Township
Federal drug ring indicted in Des Moines months ago
Federal grand jury in Des Moines returns an indictment charging a network of associates with conspiring to move liquor and alcohol from a Peoria operation to Des Moines. The case lists Peoria officials and several Des Moines figures amid denaturing and warehouse shipments linked to the Kentucky distillery plot.
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Federal Grand Jue
Moines
Soghe
Listiikers
Peoria
Albearod
Typi
Kentucky
Iered
Hadeodie
Tee Motes
Bomen Chassies
Ram
Red Line
Lupane
Breckenridge
Promaines
Des Moines Mars Flute
Dorses Hansel
Harold PL Sehater
Heed Cuipaary
Mrs Shepherd Modern Lady Macbeth In Talk Inquest
Chicago May 3 Judge Harry Olson branded Mrs William D Shepherd as a modern Lady Macbeth and her husband as a weak tool in recounting the McClintock inquest into Emma McClintock and Dr Oscar Olson deaths to a coroner's jury. Olson called Mrs Shepherd strong and domineering and said she made her husband rich. Only one minor witness heard, most of the session devoted to Olson's address.
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Chicago
Willian D. Shepherd
MacBeth
Harry Olson
William Nelson McGclin
Emma McClintock
Billy
Oscar Olson
Olson
Shepherd
Magentine
Central Market Faces Financial Troubles Again on Chestnut Street
The Central Market at 316 Chestnut Street is reported in financial distress for the second time this year. Last week creditors took control, with Thomas Lydon from Casey purchasing Olson & Company on December 15, and Simmons & Co. named trustee. The prior transfer followed the earlier pandase of the business by Ghee Company.
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Chestnut Street
Thomas Lydon
Casey
Olson & Company
Simmons
Simmons & Other Company
P. Rogenblatt
Coast Guard opens war on liquor armada off Atlantic coast
Secrecy marked the departure as U S Coast Guard units and fifteen fast patrol boats moved to intercept liquor smugglers from Connecticut to New Jersey. Captain W E Jacobs said the time had come for stern measures though orders toshoal were not given. Plans include posting boats by each vessel to thwart loading and provisioning, with more than fifty ships to be targeted in the blockade.
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York
Maga
RLS
Ford Steithed
Scaten
Psleth
Iin Row
Oun
Affenedey
Chat Wall
Gaydon Grutadia
Tag Athanttic
BIN
Navy
Ehustere
W. ¥. E. Jacobs
Coast Guard
New Years District
Meadaur
Connecticut
New Jersey
Vi Ty
Whs
Connuunedd
Two Funerals Held in the City Today
Funeral services for Guy Dien and Marie Hetken were conducted in city churches and cemeteries. Rev. Leonard Spooner led Dien service at Atlantic Cemetery. pallbearers included Ross Rips and George Ries. Hetken burial followed at Atlantic Cemetery with pallbearers Horace Hetken and others.
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Tan
Guy Dien
Fifth Street
Gade
Moe
Evangelical Church
Horace Helken
Nester Gihert
Hares
Helken
Merle [Tieken
Ralph Miler
Maret
Mrs Fitch Names Former Employee Co respondent in suit
Des Moines May 5 The Associated Press reports Gertrude Westburg a former employee of the Bow Pitch company was named as a co respondent in the divorce suit filed today by Mrs Fitch against her wealthy husband.
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Mrs. Fitch
Des Moines
Gertrude Westburg
Oneploy of
The
BOW
Mia
Fitch
Wheat closes heavy as May futures tumble in damp markets
Market report shows May wheat futures closing heavy with declines of around 24 cents, May signaled to settle around 1.51, corn futures up about 12 cents to 1077, oats posting gains near 5 cents. Details indicate a mixed grain session with weather dampness weighing on wheat and supportive corn movement.
Weather forecast notes frost risk tonight and Wednesday
Partly overcast conditions continue tonight and Wednesday with cool temperatures and frost likely tonight. Forecasters caution agricultural areas to protect sensitive plants as the cold snap persists.
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Whitmore
Audubon
Phice
Ole Dtony
Carl Walker
Conduet Ir
Drew
Ed Leavins
Henry Faulkner
Hattie Dorsey
E. C. Dorsey
C. P. Shearer
Cumberland
Lydia Purdy
Credit Association
County Board
Hale Miles
Court of St. James
Bluffs
Burton
Federals
Dorsey Hunnel
Inchomas F. Brown
R. M. Brave Louis Fuhrman
John McKiernan
Fred Kruger
Dwellery
Gripppe Brybry Company
Hynnar Lipkin
Dex Moines
Department of Internal Revenue
Mrs. Shepherd
Lady Macbeth
Financial Rocks
U. S. Coast Guard
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