Local paper rails at homebrewing and foreign influence
The Atlantic News details rates, personnel, and publishing notes while criticizing prohibition enforcement and foreign policy. It mocks a state agent and domestic crime, debates Judge Landis and Chicago bootlegging, and recounts a hinge scandal as a symbol of wartime graft and waste.
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KK. News
Atlantic
Towa
Chicago
Judge Landis
Mbi- Hois
Gui
Ciewga
Junie Landis
Notice to Subscribing Readers of Evening Delivery
Atlantié subscribers to the News Telegraph who do not receive their papers in the evening may have them delivered before seven o'clock by calling Red 403. This is not the number for the News Telegraph.
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Atlantié
War graft and treachery blamed in effort to fund war
Reading from a period voice, the article asserts loyal citizens scraped funds to finance the war while efficiency suffered. It argues most graft and dishonesty caused the shortfall, condemning such men as traitors and suggesting extreme punishment.
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Yaason
Be Safe at Grade Crossings Warns Drivers
A stark warning on rail crossing safety stresses careful driving after a fatal Rock Island collision at a Van Metter crossing. The message urges drivers to stop, look, and listen, avoiding risky behavior and remaining vigilant to prevent more deaths.
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van Metter
Rock Island
Balter
Gorry
Conscientious objectors released from Leavenworth
Secretary of War Baker announces the release of conscientious objectors imprisoned during the war. About eighty thousand draftees served abroad while many braved mud and shellfire to stop the Hun. The piece criticizes Baker and notes objectors will now have to face postwar consequences.
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Baker
Leavenworth
Sevrene
Argonne
Meuse
Belleau Wood
Chateau Thierry
Vnl
No, Not Crazy Editorial Notes From The News Telegraph
An altered editorial page causes readers confusion as editors discuss Japanese questions and corrections. The piece references an idiotic treaty from years past and notes the difficulty of presenting the corrections in a plain style.
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News-Telegraph
Ate Hasten
Standpoint on Christ and Civic Duties Cited
Letter from J Wey Lindeyre criticizes a journalist and a preacher for presuming Christ would guide social policy such as California's exclusion acts. The writer urges ministers to focus on gospel truth and let competent individuals handle legislative debates in the public sphere.
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News
Polograph
Jesus Christ
Caesar
California
Herod
Win
Christ
Chicago
J. WH
Linde Eyre
Rippling Rhymes in By Walt Mason
After the fuss the welkin eases the air clears from battle smoke. Spellbinders depart the wosers grow somber, seeking uncharted lairs. Let us drop flashy schemes and resume honest work, chewing wood and brewing hops. Statesmen we elect must get to work without delay.
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Noles
Rank v Rank Divorce Petition in Cass County Iowa
Beulah Rank petitions for divorce citing errol and inhuman treatment by John J Rank. She alleges lack of support, angry outbursts, curses and occasional fist strikes injuring her health. A January term at Atlantic begins with potential default if no appearance. Attorney W A Pollett represents plaintiff. Announcement lists local funeral director Arthur Young with contact numbers.
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District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Cass County
Beulah R. Rank
John J. Rank
John J. Ranks
Casy County
Seid Court
Atlantic
Fires spark concern as fire marshal probes causes
Nov Dip-Av reports the state fire marshal notes an uptick in fires of unknown origin across town. Investigations consider arson theories while a number of cases remain pending. A local ad promote framed pictures at Hart near Conley’s, and engraving services are urged ahead of Christmas.
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Megevia
Ree
Marshall
M. Travy
Hart
Conley
Fred Alexander
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