02 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
1
A satirical verse from Walt Mason railing against profiteers and noisy politics. The piece urges seriousness, sanity, and restraint to curb profiteering, warning delegates and readers to resist sensationalism and stay focused on constructive action.
A brief plea urging unity and restraint as communities confront unrest. The author suggests turning away from violence and asking neighbors for cooperative, sane actions to restore order and civility.
Workers at a grading project for TENieX paving walked off for one day seeking higher pay. The contractor promptly met the strikers demands to resume work. Sy Eliott Chautauqua at Holt proved financially successful this summer with fifty five people signing a guarantee for an extended program.
The Red Oak area plans a large opera house alongside a new hotel with big capacity. A contract for erection is awarded to LL De Pratt, Red Oak Contractor. Sheriff H Peterson of Flois arrests gamblers on a Burlington train, including Harry Mitchell and Henry Sehwins of Oswego TfL and David L Bucher of Brownler Neb, after they refused to stop for a conductor. Bonds posted for appearance. The Red Oak Sun notes county fair needs and warns rivals may lure the fair away from Red Oak and Glenwood’s county seat with Malvern hosting the county fair this season.
The following stores will close Wednesday and Friday at 12 30 for the balance of the day. Includes Gillette Marshall's Orat s Lamond's.
The News Telegraph reports the Ak-Sar-Ben festivities will feature a large flower parade in October. Prizes total $2,000 for the best decorated ears, with multiple prize tiers for privately owned and state cars. The parade spans over two miles with at least 160 cars, open to Omaha and out‑of‑state entrants.
The article explains medicinal agents come from vegetable, animal, and mineral kingdoms. It highlights plant-based remedies like Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, noting its growing popularity and recognition as a standard cure for female ills.
Lutherans from across the United States will meet in Chicago November 4 to 6 to decide the future of the Lutheran Brotherhood of America, a wartime relief and community group with over 70,000 members and more than 1 million dollars spent. The convention will outline a continuation program focusing on Americanization and outreach to Scandinavian communities in the Northwest.
Today and Wednesday at the Garden Theatre showcase Eyes of the Soul big comedy Fair Ones. On Wednesday and Thursday the 17th episode of The Red Glove will be shown at The Garden.
Five insurance rates in Towa and other areas return to pre war bases as insurers remove the 10 percent war tax. During world wars the companies paid various taxes totaling over one percent of net income and now revert to lower, prewar costs aided by restored conservation efforts and backdated rate adjustments.
Des Moines Iowa September 2 One and one third railroad rates to Shriners attending the Za Ga Zig Temple ceremonial in honor of W Lee Kendicks imperial potentate Philadelphia have been granted Recorder J Jolly said. The meeting to be attended by Shriners from across the state will be the largest shrine gathering in Iowa with temples from Kaaba Davenport and other cities signaling attendance.
All Atlantic area grocery stores will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday Thursday and Friday of fair week and will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Morning deliveries will be at normal level.
Four hundred forty tickets were sold last week for a city hall winter entertainment series financed entirely by ticket sales. Amanda Wissler ran the drive alone, selling season tickets for 1.00 for one week. Prices rise to 1.50 plus 15 cents tax afterward. The five numbers include four musical acts and one feature lecture, purchased from the Midland Lyceum bureau in Des Moines. An executive committee led by A L Boyer and C R PatrickOversaw the drive with many local sponsors.
The best advertisement quotes a satisfied customer. E B Milburn of Guion Drug in Guion Arkansas touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as giving perfect satisfaction after years of use. The ad notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere and endorses it with strong brand emphasis.
Mexico City dispatch reports Excelsior stating Mexican consuls in major European capitals will aid prospective immigrants during September with excursions from Germany and Belgium. The agriculture secretary told El Excelsior that Japanese colonization rumors are unfounded and they will be admitted on equal footing with other foreigners.
A widow recounts years of stomach trouble and refused surgery, opting to try Mayr’s Wonderful Microbe. She says after a year on the remedy the pain vanished, appetite returned, and she could eat anything. The ad promises a simple preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and inflamed organs, with money-back guarantees.
Paris September 2 The General Headquarters of the French army formed August 2 1914 at Vitry le Francois will be discontinued after five years of fortunes reverses and victories. It will be superseded by the old Supreme War Council with headquarters at the Military School in Paris. Marshal Joffre is to be replaced as Commander in Chief by Chief of Staff, a move understood to be led by Marshal Foch.
Brussels Sept 2 Several American and English houses have changed to grant three year credits to Belgian buyers as industries resume work. The Minister of Economics filed a report listing needed materials including lining for coal mine shafts cables machines for mining steel galvanized wire sulphuric acid heavy tar oil special seal for coke ovens iron ore tools for blast furnaces and rolling mills flax sulphate of soda hides pulp spruce and Norway pine for paper mills.
Sufferers from indigestion grow discouraged but recovery is possible. Hundreds have been permanently cured by taking Chamberlain's Tablets which strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. If you have not tried them, obtainable everywhere. Ady
Associated Press reports Ricardo Hueva has been named second secretary of the Mexican embassy in Washington and will depart Mexico City soon to assume his duties.
Sept 1 Paris reports camelots itinerant hucksters form a union to seek affiliation with the Federation of Labor. They will seek licenses to vend in streets of major cities on par with fruit and vegetable dealers, reducing strike risk as they manage their own work.
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