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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
2
At the Ellis lodge event in the opera house, members recalled the dead with the poetry of Thanatopsis and Hamlet. The long roll of fourteen deceased brothers underscores life’s brevity and death’s certainty, prompting reflections on how to live so as to face the unknown with faith.
In a tribute to the Atlantic lodge of Elks the writer extols the organization as generous benevolent protectors of widows fatherless and needy. The piece lauds their immunity to death’s visit as illusory yet highlights their seasoned service and community esteem across classes and faiths. The Elks are depicted as strong stoic guardians forming solid squares against hunger cold and nakedness.
The Des Moines market price for hides is nine cents a pound with steer hides weighing 75 to 80 pounds yielding six to seven dollars. The News argues against reducing hides duties, noting higher cattle prices benefit Iowa farmers, while opponents in Washington push free hides. Other local items mention Winterset debts, Guthrie Center harmony comments, Ames students winning a trophy, ex Senator Crossley returning to Iowa, and Champ Clark named Democratic leader.
Tenant farmer prepares for sale near Atlantic cemetery on Wednesday December 9 offering 3 horses including 1 suckling foal, 31 cattle with milch cows and calves, 56 hogs, and farm implements plus corn and hay, terms stated. Other notes mention Davenport visit and local residents traveling to Omaha for Boyle College.
An old advertisement extols wearing hats with hair upkeep. It claims dandruff germs thrive without air, leading to baldness, and promotes Herpicide as a safe hair growth and dandruff treatment. Sold by druggists with samples from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
Mr. Sanders sought to place Tom Allen under bonds to keep the peace. The matter involved possible charges of disturbing the peace threatening to commit a public offense and bond for peace. The complaint was filed by Mr. Sanders and acted upon by the office.
Hans Christensen announces a public sale of all estate items on December 8, 1908, at his place located seven miles northwest of Atlantic and two and a half miles northeast of Maine, nine miles south and one mile west of Elk Horn. Household goods are reserved. everything else to be sold without reservation.
Drafting paper two sheets for 3 cents and carbon paper 40 cents a dozen at the News office. Crepe paper lunch sets 25 cents each. Hand painted china display in Goodell military store window. Envelopes four cents per bunch. Hammer pencils four cents each or seven for twenty five. Order coal from Green Bay number Co.
The Congregational Ladies Union announces a Christmas bazaar to be held at the home of Mrs Frank Nichols on Friday December 11. Proceeds will support church activities and local charity initiatives.
Dr B A Stockdale lists a practice location at the Utica Building in Des Moines Iowa seeking patients. The ad notes professional services offered by a physician with a downtown presence and contact for appointments.
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