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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
2
The Telegraph questions Chase and Scott on how Cass county votes in the June primaries affect state results. It notes Scott’s stance to back the statewide plurality winner and mocks Anderson as foolish, calling his actions absurd and beyond belief.
Allison eighty years old and feeble for years faces senile infirmities as he travels to Washington at the start of the session. Financial panic grips the country with banks holding back money and trade halted. The old man grapples with the crisis, helps direct government action, working sixteen hours a day six days a week, resting on the seventh as panic subsides and banks resume cash payouts, trade rebounds.
A caustic column criticizes reformers and politicians as exhaustion grows among voters. It catalogs figures like A. B. Cummins and John Briar, notes budget strains, and mocks press bias while recounting a lynching in Skidoo California. The piece ends with satire on the Telegraph’s loyalties.
The Illinois democratic platform offers only small consolation to wets after a Supreme Court ruling that dry township towns cannot have saloons. The Indianola end of the hydra headed monster pushing the Telegraph has earned a place on the Republican ticket. The Anderson outfit appears willing to accept any old thing.
The Illinois state democratic convention backed Bryan aligned with Roger Sullivan who recently faced Bryan's denunciation as a political bad man, yet Sullivan delivered the state to the Nebraskan. Bryan continues to learn the political game and its changing loyalties.
The snake editor asserts the Telegraph never consults the west end district or any outsiders about column content. The paper says it never yields to external pressure or "old bodies" for editorial work when matters of substance arise.
Time for filing nomination papers for the June 2 primary expires May 2. Democrats have only one candidate filed, S W Straight for justice of the peace. Republicans filed new papers including George L Edwards for supervisor and W A Creager for Washington township trustee. The Democratic county ticket may be filled at the June 20 convention if vacancies remain after the primary.
Voters will choose delegate tickets at several caucuses held in different parts of the county next week and some tonight. The events determine representation for upcoming party processes with locations and times varying by precinct.
Miss Edith Gillespie edits the column inviting calls for events. Friends gather Monday at 2:30. Carnegie library board invitation corrected from pupil to public. Lotus Rebecca lodge No 87 enjoyed a social. Junior class at Atlantic high school hosted Calista Martin farewell party with spring décor and snacks. Baptist missionary tea covered 1800 to 1830 missionaries with refreshments. P E O Sisterhood hosted a music program for fifty. Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. Doepke attended from out of town. Refreshments served by committee and guests. Marguerites used as table decorations and readings, vocal solos, and trios performed by members.
Abs John Magegarell formerly of Edna township Cass County and for several years of Omaha died in that city at 10 o clock last night Relatives here were told this morning Remains will be brought here for interment No funeral arrangements announced Funeral party will reach the city Monday morning
An advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific germicide and scalp prophylactic. It claims it cleanses dandruff, stops itching, aids hair growth, lightens hair, adds silk gloss, and contains no cantharides or stains. Doctor W T McGillycuddy endorses its safety and effectiveness for many baldness cases linked to dandruff.
Frank Frost and wife visit friends in the city. Miss Luella Thompson visiting from Maine. Civics club to meet Monday April 27 at 2 30 with Mrs. Sears at the S S Watson home. Miss Laura Woodward and sister Mrs John Bohling seen shopping here. O W Clarkin, News linotype operator, smiles as wife arrives. George S Edwards of Union Township, GOP supervisor candidate, shakes hands with friends. County Treasurer William Crisman on a two to three week rest trip via Des Moines, possibly to Dakota or Arkansas.
A local office displays a range of stationery choices including paper, pens, and organizers. The display highlights practical everyday items suitable for desk work and administrative tasks.
William Gerlach served as a caller in the city today and was welcomed at the office, marking a cordial visit and official reception by local hosts.
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