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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
7
A shopkeeper recalls old sayings about certainty before action and notes that new safety razors have proven their practicality. He explains the store’s policy of testing products, selecting only those with real merit, and offering a range from basic to premium models like the $5 Gillette.
Public notice from The News Publishing Company Atlantic Town outlines subscription rates for carriers and mail readers, listing durations and prices for local and foreign subscriptions. The garbled OCR emphasizes the publisher and contact details without clear dates or additional terms.
Delegates from Cass county Iowa are called to assemble for a Republican convention on August 29 1908 at 11 o clock A M in Atlantic Iowa opera house to elect 11 delegates to represent Cass county for the state convention in Des Moines September 9 1908 and to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Charles A Bishop. Dated August 17 1908. L F Mullins chairman B A Wood secretary.
Des Moines crowds estimate reach 15000 at the State Fair where Bryan speaks to a record audience. The piece notes his continued popularity for gathering listeners though predicts voting outcomes favor counterpoints to his platform. A Western Farm Land Company ad promotes a Texas round trip Sept 14 from Atlantic, Iowa.
I E P Chase sworn as secretary treasurer of The News Publishing Company states the paid circulation of the Atlantic Evening News on August 2, 1908 was 1,880 copies. Sworn before Notary Harry Cavenaugh on August 25, 1908 in Cass County Iowa.
Listing of upcoming events includes Massena Fair from August 31 to September 2 and Cass County Fair September 11 to 2. Des Moines Conference M E Church annual session in Clarinda September 9. District Court on September 22. General election on November 3.
From Tafi's speech of acceptance the republican cause rests on reforming abuses. Theodore Roosevelt is lauded as the man who awakened public conscience. He warns standards set by Roosevelt will be ignored without machinery in law, and urges completing the reform begun by the next administration. Anti trust laws are inadequate. reorganization of Justice, Agriculture and Commerce and Labor departments is imperative.
Unhappiness dispelled as men and women lament thinning hair. Advertises Herpicide, a new scalp germicide and antiseptic claiming to destroy the cause of hair loss. Sold by leading druggists with 10 cent sample offer from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich.
The text discusses preventing undue interference with business, valuing railways, and addressing overcapitalization, with a focus on anti trust law, monopolies, and injunctions. It contrasts Democratic and Republican policies, notes potential misuse against small merchants, and states that unions may strike but must avoid property harm, requiring injunctions to curb threats.
A promotional piece touts Prof. Leon as a renowned clairvoyant and healer located in Atlantic. It promises truthful life readings including marriages, health, and fortunes, urging readers to consult him daily and Sunday with a “No Cure No Pay” motto. Hours listed from 10:00 to 20:00 weekdays and 13:00 to 16:00 Sundays.
A Rock Island freight train derailment near the east city crossing around noon delayed traffic. Cars derailed, one badly damaged, with western and local runs held for hours. The item includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a notice about heating appliances from Boggess Bros.
Ed Reichstein and family, who had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Reichstein's mother, Mrs. Steadt, returned yesterday to their home in Campbell Nebraska after a very pleasant stay.
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