31 May 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1920
Page
1
The piece ponders whether most people grasp Memorial Day's full significance. It notes a failure to pause from daily life to honor those who died in service. It laments a lack of time, reflection, or tear for the fallen.
Entered at the post office at Atlantic as second class matter under act of Congress March 8 1879. Advertising rates by application. CHAS F CHASE E P CHASE RK A CHASE editors and managers. Subscription rates listed. Associated Press news dispatches credited. Immigrant freedom link to American soil. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS evening delivery available for Atlantic subscribers calling before seven. Red 40 remains incorrect News Telegraph number.
W A Follett announces candidacy for Cass County Iowa county attorney and for state representative as Republican nominee with primary set for June 7 1920. A C Highley seeks Republican nomination for Cass County supervisor Third Atlantic district with June 7 primary. Topics include party decision and primary date.
O M Hobart announces candidacy for County Recorder and Jessen Jones for County Treasurer in Casy County. Both seek Republican nomination at the primary on June 7, 1020. Both state the decision rests with Republican voters at the primary.
For Clerk nation for clerk of the district court subject to the decision of the veteran of that party at the primary on June 1st. For Treasurer candidate for the Republican nomination for Cass County Treasurer, to be decided by Republican voters at the June primary. James W. Lary.
Harold Werbert announces candidacy for the nomination of courtly treasure subject to the division of Republican voters at the primary held on June 7.
A Memorial Day piece honors fallen soldiers across generations, noting that progress comes through sacrifice and service. It frames the day as a reminder that freedoms cost blood and tears, with veterans and citizens urged to honor the gift by devotion to ideals and duty.
The article notes poor candidate filings ahead of the primary, with Democrats lacking candidates for congress and state roles, and Republicans missing nominations in many precincts. It cites Carl Zellmer and J. O. Fudge as the only two non township candidates and questions sustained party organization despite Democrats controlling national government.
The piece discusses voter indifference since the primary law and hints that women may change it. It cites Forrest Crissey on farm labor shortages near 30 percent below normal, caused by men leaving farms for cities. It warns of reduced food production unless the issue is addressed and notes retirees hurting farm productivity.
Today's anniversaries honor Franz Joseph Haydn, famed Austrian composer, born April 1, 1732, died Vienna. Also marked is Jessie Benton Fremont, writer and wife of a soldier, associated with 1824 events.
His Excellence the Duke of Devonshire and Governor General of Canada born in England 62 years ago today. Maj Gen John E B Seely head of the British Air Ministry born 62 years ago today. Maj Gen Merritte W Ireland Surgeon General US Army born in Indiana 58 years ago today. Clarence W Huntington president of the Virginian Railway Company born Newark New York 63 years ago today. Frances Tida celebrated operatic soprano born Christchurch New Zealand 37 years ago today.
Peking dispatches say Japanese troops brutalize Russians in Manchuria as Russian workers are seized and shot and as sentries push Russians from bridges. Harbin garrison to grow by 1000 as Japanese plan tighter control along the Chinese Eastern Railway amid fears of further clashes.
In Chillicothe Ohio on May 31 the courthouse clock will gain a third hand painted gold to show daylight saving time. Despite city adoption of daylight saving the county commissioners refused to adjust the clock. The new hand will align with daylight saving hours while the previous black hands remain.
A concise item from the News Telegraph notes a brief update in local or regional affairs. The exact details are unreadable in this fragment, but the item signals ongoing reporting cycles and a focus on timely public interest.
Ted, a long time hotel clerk, inherits his uncle’s Brompton establishment and becomes a genial host. He overhauls costs as relatives exploit his easygoing nature, until a sick mother and daughter arrive seeking aid. Mrs Alwara helps restore profits and steadies the business with her experience.
In Berlin on May 31 the American Friends Service Committee feeds 100000 undernourished German children, estimates suggest 1900000 are afflicted. Only deeply underfed receive care. Schoeneberg kindergarten shows hungry youngsters gathered at the meal, peering through windows as they watch others eat.
The advertisement urges rheumatism sufferers to use Chamberlain's Liniment per printed directions promising quick relief and inviting readers to try the product.
It asserts no internal treatment is needed for chronic or muscular rheumatism and recommends using the liniment freely, stating it is obtainable everywhere.
In Vienna in May 81 robbers shift from graveyards to churches, hitting Mariahilf and Rochus among others. Altar vessels valued highly are stolen while police estimate about 40 000 potential criminals and report 1405 burglaries in 90 days with 965 arrests and loot recovered totaling 60 million crowns.
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