15 May 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
1
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A May Dith column in the Aqhia Republican questions Kendall’s campaign expense disclosures noting no law requires filing expenses for campaigns yet urging transparency. It cites voter distrust when candidates tour the state with high salaries and misses itemized expenses, urging Kendall and others to publish details.
The piece criticizes Deems for organizing in the state and disputes Kendall and the Albia paper over ethical conduct. It labels the hits as cheap politics and notes the paper’s preference for its own candidates while acknowledging Kendall. The writer regrets Deems adopting the methods and urges voters to consult the Albia paper’s article.
A rough, stylized reminiscence of park scenes with players and fans. The piece recalls a baseball game, the crowd's fears and joys, and a community mood amid a season ending May 4. Local names hint at families and teachers connected to Casco township New Bolton.
Washington May 14 Special to News: William G. McAdoo says Hines, head of the United States railroad administration since 1919, resigns today after sending his resignation to President Wilson weeks ago.
The Browning club will meet May 7 with Miss Beat at Welping Hand’s home. Ladies Literary Club plans a Tuesday May event with Hertha Couns as host. The Pe Va club’s May program features two minute tales by Mes and Priveitia members. A Sunday School Party hosted by Ruth Wendng drew 22 attendees with guests invited. The school year will close May 18 with a program including a May Pole Dance and a question box. Mrs Wayland Hopley entertained at a card gathering yesterday afternoon in honor of her guest.
Market notes from South Omaha, Kansas City, and Chicago show receipts and price shifts across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle mostly steady to lower, hogs down slightly, sheep softer with week-ago comparisons. Grain futures open mixed with corn near two price points, oats steadier, and cash grain quotes listed for wheat and corn.
The Cass county W C T U annual meet is set for Thursday May 20 at Anna. Papers include Milestones Along the Way by Mrs Marquette Atlantic and World Prohibition in 1925 by Mrs Elizabeth Shearer Atlantic. Citizenship School report from Des Moines College. Open to public with local Anita talent, music, dinner, and program at the church.
Grove township caucus for the Republican party will meet next Tuesday evening at Boomi Gar field school house. Nelson, committee man, acts as the organizer and clerk for the event.
A Vermont woman from Woolford reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before childbirth and praising its effects on baby weight and maternal pain. The letter promotes the tonic's safety, natural roots and herbs, and offers confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. addressed to women.
A fragmented catalog lists commodities with grades and prices including mixed lots and samples. It references corn No. 2 white at 2 dollars, No 3 white at 81-08, No. 2 yellow at 25 dollars, No. B yellow at 27 dollars, mixed lots at 157, oats No.3 white at 1.10, barley at 1.08 and rye noted as Notie.
A steady janitor position is open at the high school. Apply to the school board and arrange an interview with Mr C Butler for further evaluation.
Ninety seven U.S. cities report an average 25.2 mpg for the Overland Sedan with Triplex Springs on April 20. Records show wide variation from 14.5 mpg in Arkansas to 32.0 mpg in a Michigan demo, with figures across Texas, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and other states. Public exhibition to promote the sedan planned by Willys-Overland and Atlantic Overland, using the 97 mileage reports.
City ordinance No. 270 enforcement of street traffic rules for motor vehicle operators. Drivers must keep right except overtaking on the left when possible, signal before maneuvers, turn near the curb, and cross streets by left turns as described in sections 1 through 5.
The statement references Mayor Joseph Burnea outlining or endorsing a direction aligned with how vehicles move, indicating a focus on traffic flow policy and urban planning.
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