Crowds at the State Fair Open With High Attendance
Des Moines August 25 crowds pour into the State Fair for Old Soldiers day and a big week ahead. Des Moines day drew statewide attendance with trains full. Night show featured livestock displays, Armour and Pabst draft horses, and vaudeville. Sir Sheridan's Ride premiered at the amphitheater with a Liberati concert and fireworks closing a thrilling spectacle. Races on Monday set fast times as a strong horse field gathered for Second Day events including two year old stake trot and free for all pace with top finishers listed. Weather ideal, crowds entertained from start to finish.
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Des Moines
Pabst
Sheridan
Liberati
Boston An Interesting Place Dr Porterfield Visits New England
Dr Porterfield and his family toured Boston and historic sites in New England recounting the old church tower where the lantern hung for Paul Revere, the Lexington Road skirmish site, Revere's wooden house, and Faneuil Hall. He notes Boston’s relics, provincial ties, and compares the region to the Western states, praising the nation’s development. He discusses Harvard, Bunyan’s Bible, Webster’s room, and a facsimile of the New England Courant published in 1772.
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Porterfield
Jack
New England
Boston
Paul Revere
Lexington
Revere
Faneuil Hall
Republic
Supreme Grand Lodge of the
K. of P
West
Middle West
Charles River
Longfellow
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Harvard University
John Bunyan
Pilgrim’s Progress
Daniel Webster
New England Courant
James Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin
America
Bostonian Society
For Rent The Store Room at 313 Chestnut Street
Rent ad for a store room at 313 Chestnut Street. Enquire of A. Ku Path at 803 Elm Street. End of display.
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Chestnut Street
A. Kupath
Elm St
Eodti
County Attorney Seeks Reform School for Bertha Gillett
Goodspeed, county attorney, filed for Bertha Gillett daughter of J N Gillett and wife, to be sent to the reform school for girls at Mitchellville. She had been taken in charge over a year ago and released with the understanding that a later commitment would be issued if she did not improve. Yesterday the father applied for the order and she was taken to the reform school today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodspeed
Bertha Gillett
J. N. Gillett
Reform School For Girls
Mitchellville
Reform School
Granulated Sore Eyes Cured by Salve Testimony
Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky describes a twenty year sore eye problem that improved after trying Chamberlain's Salve in February 1903. He bought a bar, used two thirds, and has had no trouble since. Sold by the Atlantic Drug Co.
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Martin Boyd
Henrietta
Chamberlain
Gatlantic Drug Co
Gas sale offers 20 percent discount next week
The Atlantic Gas and Fuel Co announces gas in stock is satisfactory and to be sold at 20 percent off regular price during August 24th to 29th. The message emphasizes the gas is now satisfactory and the sale runs for five days.
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Steve
Plate
Ast Atlantic Gas and Fuel Co
Weather and Crop Bulletin Report Week Ended
Weather and Crop Bulletin reports cooler than usual week with bright days good for farm work yet cool nights delaying corn maturation. Scattered light showers in western and southern districts, elsewhere little to no rain. Corn in healthy condition. frost risk percentages 38.5 by Sept 15 and 62 by Oct 1. 90-95 percent mature by Oct 15 with some soft corn. Pastures excellent. meadow aftermath growing. clover seed promising. timothy seed yield near average.
Doings of Society Folk at Grace Petit Luncheon
Society editress Faith Gilespie notes a luncheon at Grace Petit's home on West Sixth. Miss Louise Shindel of South Omaha was guest of honor with hostesses Misses Grace Petit and Irene Baker, Edna Bruce, Marie Whitney, Irma Townsend, Cecil Wasson, Sarah Burr. Guests enjoyed progressives and breakfast the next morning with a red and white geranium centerpiece.
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Cecil Wasson
Louise Shindel
South
Omaha
Pames
Martha Bateman
Irma Townsend
Marie’ Whitney
Edna Bruce
Steve Baker
Grace Petit
Lelia Ferryman
Anita
People and families return from trips and visits
Names of residents returning from travels to Colorado Iowa Des Moines and Nebraska line the report. Notables include C P Hubbard W P Hines Grace Young and Miss Gretchen Crawford among others visiting Des Moines Casey Sioux City and Lincoln. Several attending the State Fair with travel to Des Moines and Mitchellville.
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C. P. Hubbard
Colorado
W. P. Hines
Shenandoah
Grace Young
Des Moines
H. H. Wilson
Neola
E. S. Harlan
Mac Lynch
D. A. Shuter
Dr. Graham
Gretchen. Crawford
Casey
Earnest Hill
Griswold
Local Social Notes From Farm And Town Circles
L A Dawson and wife spend time on their farm. Dr Porterfield returns from Marshalltown after a business visit. Dale Morrow travels to Elliott to umpire a baseball tourney. John Blake and Fred Alexander drew land in the San Luis Valley Colorado. Mrs P H Anderson, daughter Cora and son Harley return from a Denver visit. Frank Whipple and Elmer Highley back from Lake Itasca Minn fishing trip. Frank reports feeling much better and in good health.
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L. A. Dawson
Dr. Porterfield
Marshalltown
Dale Morrow
Elliott
John Blake
Fred Alexander
San Luis Valley
Colorado
P. H. Anderson
Cora
Harley
Denver
Atlantic Canning Company and Local Funds Listing
A partial ledger shows numerous small contributions and payments from various entities including Atlantic Canning Company, Whitney Bank, Deering & Son, Nebe Shoe Co, Atlantic Opera House, and others. Amounts range from a few dollars to around 150 000 dollars, indicating a mixed fund-raising or accounting record with numerous individual entries and payees listed in a single column.
Insane man taken to hospital after examination
Carl Strohben twenty one, brought by his brother in law and Dr Stultz, examined by the insane commission, declared insane. Tomorrow he will be sent to Clarinda hospital. He is not violent but quiet and morose. He previously had an appendicitis operation and was a patient at the Atlantic hospital in June. Brother in law Mr Bebeesee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Strohben
Stultz
Clarinda
Atlantic Hospital
Bebeesee
Four Sales Ladies Wanted at Oransky’s Store
Job notice seeking four sales ladies at Oransky's store with a call to respond at once.
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Oransky’s
Ladies of the G A R to Meet at Hall Tomorrow
The Ladies of the G A R will assemble at the G A R Hall tomorrow at 2 30 PM by order of the President. The notice directs all members to attend the meeting as scheduled.
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G. A R. Hall
Smith Lake Triumph Over Elkhorn In Sunday Baseball
A seven inning game at Smith Lake saw Smith Lake defeat Elkhorn as A Gilson caught and F Graham pitched for the Lake team while J Jacobsen caught and Avery pitched for Elkhorn. A good sized crowd witnessed the matchup.
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Smith Lake
Elkhorn
Lake Boys
J. Jacobsen
Avery
Battery
A. Gilson
F. Graham
Huchendorfs Change Address to Colorado Springs
E Huchendorf sends payment for another year of The News and asks the paper be mailed to Colorado Springs Colorado Mrs Hutchendorf is nearly recovered from a recent injury a message welcomed by friends here
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Huchendorfs
Colorado Springs
E. Huchendorf
Huchendorf
Colorado
County GOP names temporary chair and secretaries
County Chairman L. F. Mullins selects Hon. Oll Coomes as temporary chairman of the Republican county convention meeting in this city Friday. Ben A. Wood and Fred W. Herbert will serve as secretaries.
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L. F. Mullins
Hon
Oll Coomes
Ben A. Wood
Fred W. Herbert
Eagles Picnic Draws Hundred In Hammond Pasture
Members of the local Eagles aerie and their families enjoyed a Sunday picnic in the Hammond pasture southwest of the city. Three tents were pitched for games and entertainment with baseball and ample food, making it a royal, enjoyable day for all attendees.
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Aerie of Eagles
Hammond
Auction sale of town lots by Western Farm Land Co. in Texas
A special September 15 sale event in Texas featuring town lots offered by Western Farm Land Company of Atlantic Iowa. The auction aims to attract buyers seeking parcels in the growth area and outlines terms set by the company.
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Texas
Western Farm Land Company
Atlantic
Iowa
Probate of Will Notice in Cass County Iowa
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Cass County Courthouse in Atlantic Iowa on September 28 1908 at 9 o clock A M to attend probate of a document claimed to be the last will of Henry Kolscheen deceased. They must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated September 24 1908. Co B Clovis Clerk of the District Court Lawrence R Forsyth Deputy.
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State of Iowa
Cass County
Court House
Atlantic
Iowa
Henry Kolscheen
Co.b. Clovis
Mrs Chas E Smith Endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as her family laxative because they are good and do their work without making a fuss. The testimonial praises painless purification and urges readers to try the product at Will A Hamlin’s Drug Store.
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Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Pilla
A. Hamlet
Mormon Elders Thank Atlantic Community for Kindness
The Mormon Elders who completed meetings in the city express gratitude to Atlantic’s food providers and citizens for their courtesy and hospitality. They report a pleasant stay and praise local fairness. They also thank business leaders and editors for their kindness, with a conference planned next in Red Oak on Saturday and Sunday.
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Atlantic
Views
Qak
Model Steam Laundry Boosts Business Through Quality Work
Our business is increasing because we do work right. Model Steam Laundry emphasizes reliable service and high standards to attract customers and grow locally.
Robbery charge binds Dunham and Bowen in Yankton
In Yankton South Dakota on August 25 Geo Dunham and Geo Bowen waived examination and were bound over to the credit court on burglary in the third degree. The case arose from theft including a watch and cents from a Bologna shop and a meat market venture linked to a thrifty local editor.
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Yankton
S. D
Geo. Dunham
Geo. Bowen
Credit Court
Tia Observer
Eight Year Old Dennis Gillett Dies of Measles
Dennis Francis Gillett, eight, son of Pete Gillett, residing on South Birch Street, died at 12 30 this afternoon at his parents home from measles. He was born April 26, 1900, in this city.
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Dennis Francis ‘Gillett
Pete
Gillett Ang Wita
Birch Street
Personal items from the State Pair and nearby visits
Jim Stier attended the State Pair. C B Osborne traveled to Omaha on business. C L Herring visited Corning for Atlantic Automobile. Mose Block and J Kline visited the Charles Block home. Mrs. Franklin is weaker, funeral plans for Mrs. Templeman noted. A Weir of Cumberland attended with the Francis funeral party. Geo Boggess to Lewis to begin heating contract work. Dr and Mrs J M Fulton en route to Lewis for Mrs Tembleman's funeral. Deputy Bosley left for Mitchelville with Bertha Gillett to the reform school. Vera Miles, Elsie Kuhn, and Stella McCord visiting at C C Cole's. Mrs Hansen and W Z Wilson married at Anita. Mrs J Ez Coate recovering and hopes to be out soon. Hy V McGregor and party en route to the State Fair, with notes on Western Fern Land and Bompaine, Iowa.
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Ottumwa
Olga Smith
Victor
Iowa
G. B. Olney
Mary Nichols
Elkhorn
Kimballton
Des Moines
H. M. Boorman
Burlington
Burke
Simpson Burke
Walnut
Simpson
Jim Stier
C. B. Osborne
Omaha
C. L. Herring
Corning
Atlantic Automobile Company
Vera Miles
Mason City
Elsie Kuhn
Audubon
Stella McCord
Newton
Cole
Grinnell
C. Cc. Cole
Hansen
Anita
W.z4.wilson
Cedar Falls
J. Ez. Coate
Hy V.' McGregor
Bompaine
Have you Heard about the free thing to Texas
Fragmentary notice mentions ABE the Western Farm Land Company in Milavi tic, Iowa and a September 15 date. Details are unclear but imply a free offer or transfer related to Texas.
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Texas
ABE
Western Farm Land
Company
Milavitic, Towa
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C. W. McMillan
Vinton
Chas
G. C. Jamison, Jr
Dows
Canada
Belledivide
F. E. Miller
Davenport
Lenabah
C. H. Sampson
Topeka
Kansas
Citation
Dick McMahon
Chicago
Echo Jr
Betts & Betts
Sedbock
Lardy Maud
Walter Palmer
Ottawa
Ill
Paulina
Allen Bros
Marion
Westale
L. E. Brown
Delavin
Ravenwing
Riverside Rock Farm
Eldon
King Loran
Geo. J. . Thomas
Waterloo
Kanyon
Wheeler & Barton
Cedar Rapids
Jim Fisk
Nelvin Fisk
Curlen
Abe Miller
A. W. Harvey
Extra
Cooskey
A. P. Madden
Sioux City
Mazonia
A. W. Koon
Libertyville
Old Lexington Road
Reform
Faith Gilespie
South Oma
Allsuite
Evenng
Geiag
A. W. Riggs
Pansy
Anna Enright
Kansas City
H. M. Scott
Anna McGrath
Sioux
Rapids
Tom Breheny
Mary Breheny
Jens Kjar
Lincoln
Neb
George Merritt
Adair
J. F. Griffin
Otto Francis
P. Francis
Cumberland
George
Brubaker
Darlington
Wisconsin
S. M. _ Jensen
Colorado Points
al Moreland
Bob Jacobson
Frank Whipple
Elmer Highley
Lake Itasca
Minn
Frank
Atlantic Canning Company
Whitney Bank
PAS
G. B. Holland
Russ Hodgkins
W. B. Elliott
J. Stevera
Steiee Esac Ctsneane
Emily Parsons
Cea
John W. Scott
Ceeeeteesenseess
T. A, Hood Cxidsea
J. B. Rockafellow
Sd ‘Gillett & Peterson
Dora Mel
Wood & Savery
Swan
Satchualataaitee
G. H. Bbunton
Mrs. W. Sanford
Wm, Crisman
C. G. Clarke
Rhody’s. Dnttf
Coomes
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