07 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
1
Classified masthead for Hilarie Bows Telegraph details advertising rates subscription options and staff names. Includes post office, ownership lines, and Associated Press copyright notice for republication.
Notice to subscribers of the News Telegraph that undelivered evening papers can be delivered if they call before seven o'clock. Call Red 403. This is not the News Telegraph number.
Chicago officials move to investigate alleged fixing of a recent Cubs versus Philadelphia game. The Chicago Baseball Writers Association will conduct the inquiry, funded by Cubs management, with severe punishment for those found guilty and vows to protect the Cubs pennant chances.
An editorial tone recalls baseball's long standing fairness and public trust as fans paid for 66 games in Green Bay area venues. It argues the sport's honest effort and skill define its history, while noting charges against players should be proven or dismissed.
In 1910 the U S averaged one death every 35 minutes at railroad crossings. The piece urges caution and even mocks risky behavior, calling crossings death traps. It advocates elevating crossings or building subways, but stresses drivers must Stop look and listen and use their bean to stay alive.
The Chicago Tribune notes Mr. Cox can change his mental stance like a costume and shows confidence for his western trip. He can follow the covenant discussions with vigor or temper his fervor, adjusting to Democratic senators who backed the reservationists. This flexibility would spare them embarrassment and uphold the nation’s honor and world standing.
Fragmented OCR yields a speech by a G P candidate defending war support and the aimed aim of creating a league of nations. The speaker argues the joint resolution did not declare war. He insists his vote backed American rights and a war not imposed but declared to defend national soul and governance.
The speaker recalls the long struggle for rights and covenant heritage, vows to wield the sword again for humanity, and asserts loyalty to a guaranteed nationality. He emphasizes independence as priceless, sacred, and the core motive for his vote and patriotism.
Poetic satire on crime and vice. describes a slain serpent still twisting, mocking attempts to curb booze and bootleggers. References jail terms, public contempt, and moral blame on alcohol. Copyright attributed to George Matthew Adams.
An 1901 era note recalls a physician and surgeon from the university locating in Atlantic while County Superintendent Mrs Bertha Jolson departs. Alsachools delayed in opening due to lines of the year. Four townships affected. Hopley travels to England and West Africa. Percheron horses bought. Mrs Pluma Carruthers goes to Waterloo to oversee kindergarten and primary departments.
Thirty-five years ago on September seven eighteen eighty five Johni P Gerexich and his wife were married. Mr Pennel is a popular theater manager. Lutie Smith and Amy Wood have gone to Boston to study music. Porterfield has gone to Council Bluffs to build cribs for his corn district court operas today Major H G Curtiss and son Wil.
A fragmented early 20th century excerpt argues Sardinia, long neglected by central authorities, could become prosperous if unmanaged forests are cultivated, mines fully developed, and infrastructure expanded. It notes islanders’ pride, desire for self-sufficiency, and a rising movement to shape their own destiny rather than remain neglected by Italy.
Frank Cox shows the Telegraph while market notes list oats at 2 5 4 4 and hogs at 4 60. Nick Kenyon reports a corn stalk fourteen feet high as prairie chickens are mentioned amid trading.
In a fragment from Guion an unsigned note credits B. B. Smilburn as proprietor and offers no further details. The readable text hints at a recommendation but provides scant context or conclusions beyond authorship.
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