Bidders Overbid on Bithulithic Pavement Costs
City council adjourned after paying bids on pavement and reconvened to compare with other towns. Members from Christensen to Crawford argued bids of $1.92 to $2.09 per square yard are too high, favoring readvertisement or spring action. Officials note Grinnell and Iowa City levels at $2.13 to $2.15 and indicate no vote to accept yesterday’s bids.
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Straight
Burnea
Crawford
Christensen
Chase
Stier
Goff
Chas
Harlan
Grinnell
Iowa City
Chautauqua praise for coming Atlantic talent
Mr. D. T. Alger and wife just returned from Clarinda Chautauqua and say the Atlantic program next week will be simply first class and worth hearing by all.
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D. T. Alger
Clarinda Chautauqua
Gillespie's New Voting Machine Attracts Indianapol is Interest
A. J. Gillespie of Atlantic Iowa visits Indianapolis with a new voting machine he believes will surpass existing systems. The device uses mechanical ballots carried by voters into booths, allows mixed or party tickets, and registers votes by turning a crank after insuring ballot secrecy. He hopes to build a factory in Indianapolis to manufacture the contraption.
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Gillespie
Indianapolis News
A. J. Gillespie
Atlantic
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
Voting machine described for primaries and how it works
A detailed overview explains a mechanical voting ballot system. It describes party tickets on one ballot for primaries, general elections allowing straight tickets via indicators, and lever actions to activate chosen candidates. The designer, Mr. Gillespie, touts simplicity and low cost versus current machines.
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Democratic ‘Party
Gillespie
Great
Feld
Rest Room Criticism of Atlantic Telegrapher Deserves Attention
The Harlan American questions the Atlantic Telegraph might back a Rest Room project while criticizing Atlantic depot toilet rooms as dirty. It cites 100 users per 29 workers and links the issue to Atlantic’s image across the Rock Island system. The piece urges scrutiny, possible correction, and cleaner facilities if the claims are accurate.
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Harlan American
Atlantic Telegraph
Atlantic
Telegraph
Rock Island
Porterfield
Rock Island Road
Narr Island
Atlantic Chautauqua Opens This Week in Atlantic Cass County
The Atlantic Chautauqua opens Saturday night and runs all next week. It is the greatest annual event for Atlantic and Cass County and should be widely supported. Attend the Chautauqua and the ice cream social at Fletcher Chapel on Wednesday evening August 18 2017. In other notes Mrs Sherm Winchell of Anita was hospitalized after her mother Mrs Green was buried yesterday the heat and shock affecting her nervous system. Edison records available at Fred Alexander's.
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Atlantic
Cass County
Fletcher Chapel
Sherm Winchell
Anita
Harvest Home Excursion Returns to State College Ames
The State College at Ames renews the Harvest Home excursion with Northwestern Railroad cooperation. Dates set for October 1 and 2. A campus program features new buildings, Dawry and Poultry farm, livestock displays, and department exhibits. Special trains and favorable rates promised to lure visitors.
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State College At
Ames
Northwestern
Utotims
Curtiss
Lughitt
State College
Middle West
Chautauqua opens Saturday amid rain forecast
Mr Boorman said heavy rains were likely before the Chautauqua starting Saturday and declared conditions should favor the event's success. The ad notes $2.00 waists now $1.59 at Melcher's.
Reverend George Offered Chautauqua Engagements
A wire from the Redpath Lyceum Bureau asks Reverend George to speak in the morning hour at two Chautauquas, one week each starting on the 23rd. Uncertainty remains whether he can accept both engagements due to current lead in oils and related materials available at Fred Alexander's.
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George
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Congregational church concert pleases despite heat
The heat at last evening’s Congregational church concert hindered admission receipts, yet attendees were treated to a fine program. The Miller trained chorus performed with high praise for each solo and duet, and Mrs Hamler’s piano accompaniment drew strong commendation for excellent work.
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Miller
Govt to Make Prettier Cards and Post Cards
Postmaster General Mr. Hitchcock pushes a design and printing overhaul for US post cards. Bids opened August 2 for a four year supply starting next January, with about 75 million cards monthly and a total contract value near 1 million dollars. An index sized card will aid business use, while other cards keep current size with better color and paper.
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Hitchcock
United States
West Virginia Paper and Pulp Company
Luke, Md
University Supply Company
New York City
Government Printing Office
Post Office Department
Married Yesterday in Wiota by Justice Pregsnall
John Frederick Agy and Rebecca Ellen Watson wed Monday afternoon in Wiota with relatives present. Justice Pregsnall notes he has officiated for five Watson daughters and one son in six years, and may wed the remaining daughter if eligible. Lots of new framed pictures at Fred Alexandar’s house.
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John Frederick Agy
Rebecca Ellen Watson
Justice Pregsnall
Wiota
Justice Pessnall
Weather note and births in Grove City and Atlantic
Forecast for Iowa shows a chance of showers tonight or Wednesday with cooler air in the west portion. Birth announcements: a son to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Currier of Grove City. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Turner of Grove township. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lamb of Atlantic area. Fred Alexander's advertises Johnson's wood stains while noting heat with a high around 98 and a cooling north wind.
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Iowa
C. C. Currier
Grove City
C. T. Turner
Grove Township
Albert Lamb
Atlantic
Porter Phelps Injured In Fall From Tree
Porter Phelps fell from a tree yesterday and suffered internal injuries. Doctors report severe pain but anticipate no serious complications from the accident.
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Porter. Phelps
Porter Phelps
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