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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
The News Publishing Company prints daily except Sunday with Chas F Chase as secretary treasurer and EF P Chase R K A Chase as directors. Carrier rates listed: one year 5.00, six months 2.50, one month 0.50. Mail rates: U S one year 3.00, foreign 4.00.
The schedule lists key deadlines and events from April 23 to November 3, including senatorial and congressional nominating papers due dates, county nomination deadlines, the general primary on June 2, the national conventions in Chicago and Denver, and the general election on November 3. It specifies city and state con ventions in Waterloo Sioux City and Denver with party labels Republican and Democratic.
A parade of Cass County figures announces candidacies for county offices including Representative County Attorney Treasurer Recorder Superintendent of Schools Clerk of the District Court and Supervisor, all under the Republican primary to be held in June 1908. Names include John W. Scott L H Pine O M Hobart Ralph E. King H W Chehock C Worthing G A Hill Lawrence R Forsythe Bertha A Johnson W A Dowell C A Meredith Ke Shannon B A Goodspeed.
I E Chase, secretary and treasurer of News Publishing Company, publisher of the Atlantic Evening News in Atlantic Cass County Iowa, states on oath that the paper's paid circulation on April 10 1908 was 1084 copies.
A sensational claim states human hair surpasses sealskin in softness and is said to eradicate dandruff. The report contrasts luxury sealskin with a purported hair alternative, noting advantages claimed by proponents.
The Bean Shooter accuses county politicians of backing Allison while denying any dictation by the paper. County Attorney Goodspeed praises his father's improved condition. Rumors of Dowell's withdrawal for Meredith are denied as Dowell stays in the race. A republican mayor is noted after a Tuesday election as Democrats plan a Lincoln visit.
The remark suggests that if the bosses had donated the $500 the small entrepreneur needed to launch his daily and hire an editor to run through the primary, he might now be praising them in public. The sentence frames a hypothetical outcome tied to political influence.
The Bean Shooter states that no one dictates its editorial policy, a stance likely to please readers who believed the editor was shaping the paper’s policy. The remark targets critics who claimed external influence over the sheet’s direction and tone.
The Standard Oil Co will spend 45 million dollars to acquire broad lighting interests in California and 6 million more to upgrade the properties. Missouri Attorney General Hadley says he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor due to health. Atlantic businessmen favor installing a light at the Olive street crossing on Rock Island line, though the city council has yet to address the crossing. Bryan's platform includes government insured bank deposits, with a pledge to protect investments. In Illinois, about 1,200 saloons were driven out in Tuesday’s vote. many cities went dry though results were mixed. Grant township in Cass county is a Republican stronghold despite questions about its leader Sherm Meyers. The Bryan banquet in Denver ended without food as waiters demanded higher pay, while supporters cheered Taft and Roosevelt amid speeches on underpaid workers.
Speaker Cannon questions government departments about steps taken to prosecute the paper trust and argues that if Roosevelt's special message is true, public officers have neglected their duty. He adds that the wood pulp duty should be repealed in this session of Congress.
Miss Edith Gillespie edits a local column and notes all items may be telephoned to her. Readers are invited to share news tips, items, or notices for publication via telephone. The column emphasizes community matters and timely submissions.
Palm Sunday customs are traced from possibly the fifth or tenth century, noting processions with palm boughs and cloaks, hosannas, and the blessing of palms. Priests burn ashes for Ash Wednesday, and crowds featured donkey rides or wheeled images symbolizing Christ. England’s pax or peace cakes foster reconciliation before Easter communion.
In Rome genuine palms are used for Palm Sunday, with San Remo historically supplying the best. the triumphal entrance and opening of the basilica door symbolize salvation through Christ. Also reported are Lotus Rebecca Lodge meeting highlights, Mrs Dale Morrow hosting Miss Neal of Omaha, missionary society activities with India focus, and a large afternoon euchre gathering at the Campbell residence featuring teddy bear tally cards and Easter lily ice cream.
Personal items list residents and visitors including John Blake in Des Moines, Laura Woodward in Lewis, Robert Wylie in Atlantic, Mrs. Mills in Lewis, George Forester visiting family, and others attending legal matters, university visits, and social rounds. Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at Atlantic Drug Co.
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