07 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
1
A brief notice credits the Associated Press as the news source for dispatches and local items printed in the paper, noting exclusive republication rights for AP content and identifying the publication as using AP credited material.
Atlantic subscribers of the Newer Telegraph are invited to arrange evening delivery by calling before seven o clock, telephone Red 403. This is not the Bunker of the News Telegraph.
A dated verse by Walt Mason lampoons a crippled man named Simpson Jones, watching busy wheels and gleaming autos pass by while the world rushes on. It contrasts his desire to travel with the lack of aid or attention, ending with a note on copyright by George Matthew Adams.
Miss Gertrude L McCain joins the mathematics and engineering department at Cornell College Mt Vernon as part of postwar faculty expansion. A.B M.F.A. Ph.D. from University of Indiana, she previously taught at Hunter College and New York College for Women, and headed her department. With Moots, McCain forms a two member staff as the college resumes prewar normalcy in its faculty lineup.
A garbled notice offers renewal ads for readers to contact John C. W. by phone. The ad promises savings and hints at new offers, urging quick action to hear about deals.
The article describes college girl wardrobes featuring jersey cloth suits with neat cuffs and notch revers, casual yet chic styling, varying colors and textures, and practical details like pockets and belted jackets. It notes versatility for indoor wear with lace vests and the appeal of durable, pressed fabrics for tourist and student life.
A. L. Urick Iowa labor commissioner reports August shows only a normal level of employment gains and losses across trades with a slight rise in demand for building trades. Sioux City office expands free employment service to all labor, men and women, across lines. September may reflect farm labor layoffs offset by manufacturing gains.
Announcement from Principal L Steckel of Senior High School states that rehearsals will occur during regular school hours and students will receive credit. Pupils desiring to enroll for Glee Club should report Hedocats at 11 a.m.
Wood & Savery in Atlantic, Iowa announce they are ready to place farm loans at 4 percent, 4 ½ percent, and 6 percent. Call and inquire about terms.
An odd local ad touts fresh oysters at the Cozy Lunch claiming it is the best eating spot in Atlantic. A misread line hints at ordering through Wilken Monument Works and mentions Nelson Rebber tire services near Second and Chestnut, though details are unclear.
In Bloomington township an experimental pupil exchange between Locust Grove and North Star schools is under way. H M Vore and daughter will teach at the two schools with transport of sixth grade and above from Locust Grove to North Star and fifth grade pupils split between both buildings to allow more individual attention. The plan, claimed to increase efficiency, may be the first of its kind in Muscatine county and draws attention from nearby schools.
Officials consider wireless phone for the chief's automobile to ensure constant contact with headquarters. The system includes a car unit and a five-headquarters sending set to speedily alert him during emergencies, with officials of the water department testing the idea and eyeing a similar setup for Superintendent Morrison Merrill's car.
Constantinople reports plans are being made for a war in Abyssinia this fall after the rainy season. Barnum Brown, curator and geologist of the American Museum, Native History, New York City, has completed a long prospectus outlining the potential conflict and its expected course.
Brief, garbled text references knives and a death. No clear names, dates, or place. Indicates a doctor named Brown and a report of someone dying or injury, but details are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe concerns about lodging costs in Sioux City during a wartime period. Text references hotel rooms, beds, cots, and sleeping on a lot with reduced pay and low charges, suggesting ongoing housing or lodging issues affecting travelers and workers.
A fragmentary note hints at a price change or auction detail labeled ipancy apy. The readable text is unclear but suggests a financial or sales context with a potential price adjustment. Further text is needed for clarity or identification of involved parties.
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