29 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
1
The notice lists subscription terms for carrier and mail under various durations and prices. It states Associated Press protection and republication rights for dispatched and local news, noting exclusive use by this paper.
Atlantic subscribers to the News Telegraph may arrange evening delivery by calling before seven o clock. Use telephone Red 403. This is not the Nowa Telegraph number.
Chicago Tribune laments price levels in essentials despite recent cuts. It notes producers and dealers push to keep or raise prices, while public opinion grows hopeful for relief. The piece critiques the persistent price rigidity and urges accountability and fair practices.
A historical column condemns profiteers who use higher freight rates as excuses to raise coal and other prices. It cites Illinois to Chicago coal adds 75 cents per ton, Chicago to Cleveland suit cost 1.08, Chicago to Washington beef 0.27, and notes railroads boosted efficiency. The piece warns public anger could push toward government control if greed persists.
A verse fragment recounts Jinks spreading vicious yarns about J Adolphus Barnes. The tale describes rebuke by the speaker and notes the hurt caused, with lines implying a medical or moral consequence for the rumor spreader. The fragment ends with an abrupt, unclear medical reference.
From The Old Files Thirty-Five Years Ago Today September 29 1886 Tat Ford had three fingers badly injured while switching in the yards yesterday The High School Literary society has elected officers Charles Dickerson president Lizzie Durr vice president Lou Young secretary William Pressnall of Montgomery County visited his cousin J S Press nall yesterday William Uldrich moved from Sixth to Elm street Born to Mr and Mrs Bailey yesterday a girl Mrs Heyman and little boy went to Denison this morning W E Spurrier of Wiota republican declares independent bid for county treasurer Markets hogs top 4 15 wheat 8494 corn 4153 oats 25 Miss Minnie Osborne sister Mrs J Bradley who visited a week ago died this morning at her Newton home Little Charlie Baker of Lewis thrown from a horse one arm fractured Fifteen Years Ago Today September 29 1905 Geo Pellett sold its sorrel pace of Noxic yesterday after the races to an Omaha man who also bought Bert Pellets horse Cap Bruce Findley Maine to join friends at Cornell College Frank Anders son of Mr and Mrs Mark Anders at home on furlough He was on the ship that brought John Paul Jones body from Paris to America now in Brooklyn port Miss Byrde Taylor went to Indiana to enter Simpson conservatory of music Mrs Francis J McCarthy and baby went to Whoo Neb to join The Hand of Man company Everett Pratt and wife welcome a baby boy Born this noon Garl Walker of Valley Junction returned home after a visit at the B Schuldt home Markets hogs 4 80 wheat 51 3 8 oats 27%
In Berne near Bienne thieves entered a crematory and stole several urns with ashes of wealthy families. Prominent Berne and Harizh families report receiving ransom letters demanding 2000 to 4000 francs based on owners finances. Police plan to set a trap for the culprits.
New York September 28. The American Child Health Association reports a 1919 infant mortality rate of 87 per 1 000 in 209 cities with 31 million people. About 080,000 births were recorded in those cities. nationwide newcomers estimated at 2 500 000 annually. Several large cities improved. Pittsburgh Buffalo and Kansas City listed higher rates. Berkeley and Brookline posted very low rates. New York City registered 2, St Louis 75, Los Angeles 67, San Francisco 65, Minneapolis 61, Seattle 54, El Paso 245. Burlington 160. El Paso not in birth registration year.
The Newa Telegraph advertises an advance showing of its Christmas greeting card samples from Freund, noting high quality designs and a large range. Prices match quality, with economical overprinting if customers provide their own plate, including Woman's Home Companion and American issues at $3.50.
A testimonial from a reader describes recovery after using Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription for woman to overcome weakness, nervousness, backaches, side pains, and sleep troubles. The letter touts the tonic as a long standing, effective female remedy trusted for six decades.
In San Francisco Charlotte the monkey loves the orphaned puppy given to the children’s playground by Mr. Taylor, the playground superintendent. Taylor stays at a safe distance while Charlotte feeds and cares for the pup, showcasing unusual affection at the park.
In Atlanta area an elderly farmer, Mack Richards, fought a six foot rattlesnake after disturbing it while mending a fence near Buckhead. The serpent struck, Richards pinned it, then battled on using a shorter rail, as briars prevented a call for help. The fight ended with the man prevailing.
A commission report into the Austro Italian campaign assigns responsibility for the collapse of Austrian forces along the Plave river to Emperor Karl I. It notes three conflicting orders on November 2, 1918, within hours, including two armistice directives and a revoked one. The report questions whether fear of the army returning to Vienna influenced advisers more than any other factor.
Annie Walker allegedly attacked a man described as her husband at 648 South Brook Street, then resisted arrest shouting victory. Officers Revel and Fultz found an empty bottle of horse medicine after the scuffle and hauled her into custody in Louisville, Kentucky.
In Asheville North Carolina on September 29 federal prohibition officers captured a pocket still described as a partor still. The miniature device, about the size of a table glass, was designed for home consumption and kept in the officers’ pockets for exhibition.
A brief notice informs members of the Eagles about a special meeting scheduled for Thursday night September 30 2020 with the secretary handling details.
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