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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
4
A garbled ad lists multiple land parcels near Atlantic and adjacent towns with acreages from 40 to 320. Prices range from 60 to 200 per acre, noting improvements and proximity to towns like Anita, Drayton, Oakfield,Hamlin, Griswold, and Wiota. Some entries specify well improved and cultivated conditions with rents and partial divisions offered.
The City of Atlantic Iowa invites sealed proposals to grade curb and gutter with vitrified paving brick blocks on several streets including Chestnut Second and Third. Specs cover earthwork, paving, sewer work and iron gutter plates. Bids due August 20, 1909. bonds 30 percent. completion by August 1, 1910. six percent interest bonds. city may reject bids.
Chicago stock market report shows hogs receipts about 16 000 with varied and mixed top prices around 27.40 to 8.15. Cattle receipts near 2 000 with rough heavy and good heavy values between 4.40 and 7.05 for steers cows and bulls. Sheep receipts 19 000 with lambs priced 4 250 to 7 as well as ewes around 2.75 to 4.80. tomorrow’s outlook notes about 10 000 cattle and 2 000 sheep.
South Omaha receipts show mixed cattle and sheep activity. Butchers and heavy cattle traded around 7.25 to 7.65, steers 4.00 to 7.50, cows 3.00 to 5.25, feeders 3.00 to 5.15. Sheep receipts reached 4,000 with wethers 4.50 to 5.25, ewes 3.50 to 4.35, lambs 5.00 to 7.40.
An advertisement touts ZEMO a ready external remedy for eczema and itching skin or scalp diseases with claims of instant itching relief and permanent cure. It cites Franks Drug Co as sellers and invites samples and photos of cures. A second note promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets to improve digestion and appetite, sold by druggists.
Pinesalve carbolized soothes pain in bruises cuts sores burns and scratches. Sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. drug store.
The Des Moines conference comprises Atlantic district with 226 pastoral charges in six districts. Last quarterly meeting at the Methodist church reviewed the year, elected officers for the next year, noted 80 accessions and several deaths, and paid tribute to Rev. Stevenson. Resolutions praised his service and anticipated his future work. Officers appointed include ministers and lay leaders. a special rally day is planned for September first.
Edna Westphalen expresses heartfelt gratitude to dear friends who sent numerous beautiful cards for her sixteenth birthday, saying she treasures their kindness and wishes to thank them very much.
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