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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
5
Judges chosen for contest at opera house next Friday evening. Anita Bruce added to Originals and Understudies entertainment at J and Bruce home. Extra concert at the UNIQUE tonight with George Towne advertising Dakota land. Atlantic Concert Orchestra to perform at regular Ladies Viota Cemetery meeting. Chamberlain's remedy recommended for summer travel. Franks Drug Store advertises new agency for skin ailments.
Louis Pelzer, known in Cass County, is visiting relatives in this city before moving to Dillon, Montana, to take a chair of history and civics at the state normal school. He recently taught at the state normal school in Winona, Minnesota, and will shortly depart for Dillon after a short vacation. Pelzer has long been active with the state historical society and his friends here celebrate his success. Also noted are local ads and brief items about selling an oil wagon route by N C Kluever in Atlantic Iowa and the death of an eight month old child of Charles Tee and wife in Bayard Nebraska.
A fragment from a fashion note urges readers to visit Burgner for the latest patterns and cuts this fall. It emphasizes timely selection of a new suit and highlights modern styles as the season approaches.
The Cumberland street fair begins tomorrow and runs Thursday and Friday. Next week the Massena fair occurs from the 6th to 9th. Labor Day features two baseball games on local grounds with Townsend of Omaha. The weather outlook is unsettled in Iowa with little temperature change. Marriage licenses list Earl Pulley and Lenora Marshall in Atlantic, and Clark White with Mattie Smediey. Beulah Bruff leaves for Fremont to take a school position.
In the Potomac marshes malaria thrives, causing chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters supposedly destroy germs and cure malaria while aiding stomach liver kidney and blood troubles. Endorsed by R M James of Louellen South Carolina, the ad asserts prevention of typhoid and relief of various ailments.
Sampson, a carpenter, fell about four feet at the AML mill yesterday afternoon. He sustained bruises with no broken bones, and was attended at his home, 502 Spruce Street, where he is resting and improving.
A brief card of appreciation from the children of Mrs. Lydia Antrim thanking friends for expressions of sympathy kindness and the beautiful floral offerings received after her passing.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Lydia Antrim were held Sunday afternoon at the family home 906 Cedar Street with Rev Henderson officiating. Interment followed at Atlantic Cemetery. Flowers included a notable bouquet from the St Louis club to which Charles Antrim belongs. Survivors include Calvin Antrim Cumberland and Charles Antrim St Louis among others. several relatives were absent due to illness. Also noted are ads and notices from The Des Moines Register and Leader, and medical product pitches for Pinesalve and Chamberlain's remedy.
An advertisement touts ZEMOQO as a complete external cure for eczema and all itching skin and scalp diseases. It promotes instant and permanent relief, boasting dramatic patient cures and urging readers to ask for a sample and photo display of remedies.
The fifth annual Missouri Valley Chautauqua in the city park ended with Father Nugent falling ill after about twenty minutes of his address. Judge H M Boorman then spoke on The Trial of Jesus, delivering a masterful, dramatic lecture that drew wide praise.
An old market column advertises Buck Len’s Arnica Salve as a supreme healer for wounds burns sores and bruises with claims of fast relief. It cites dealers sales and the product’s touted effectiveness, noting availability at a Co. Drug Store and similar outlets.
Colorado readers should not miss the Mt McClellan ascent via the Colorado and Southern and the Argentine Central Railway Cray's Peak Route. The journey from Silver Plume climbs switchbacks to near the summit at 14521 feet, offering a grand panorama and cool air. The Waldorf mine's Hartman helped organize the trip, with plans to expand facilities next year at the summit for tourists and post cards from the world’s highest post office location.
Local names including S Brown Frank Nebe nhng helm Miss Ora Peerman Michael Fitzgerald Al Phelps and wife Mrs. H XML Hughart M. P. Conway and others travel to Des Moines Wiota Anita Oskaloosa Avoca and Centerville for fairs visits and business. Several residents attend the state fair while others visit relatives and shops in nearby towns. Mary Hogan Adair Miss Lena Hansen Elk Horn Miss Mamie Griffin and Nettle Campbell among those noted for travels and activities.
A reward of 25 dollars is offered by the Priebe Simater Product Company for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who broke into the premises on Thursday night. The culprit is asked to return the hat and sack left at the scene.
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