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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
2
Rates show one year by carrier at 5.90 dollars and six months at 3. To mail domestically one year costs 3.00, with foreign year pricing at 4.84. The paper is the official publication of the county.
The Atlantic Times failure shows that a political paper with limited circulation cannot compete. The News argues readers want fresh news over party allegiance and that printers, paper, and costs demand real financial backing. The experiment is labeled doomed, with Broadfield blamed for misguided effort.
The board of supervisors approved local firms Hunter Iron Works Company and Kimbaliton Construction Company for 1912 bridge work, praising the decision as beneficial to city and county business. The move saves money, with prices lower than any external bid, supporting domestic industry and employment. President Tafts congressional message received praise across parties as a thoughtful effort to address national issues.
Chas Leonard of Wright township narrowly escaped severe injury when his clothes were caught in a corn shredder at Alva Doolittle’s home near Griswold. Pelzer watched, belt flew off, workers halted the machine, and Leonard was freed. He suffered minor injuries and removed clothing damage. Griswold American.
The Cumberland youngsters, aged about 8 to 11, averaging six feet and 175 to 200 pounds, played a football game against Lewis high school. Parents worry about safety for tender-aged players while the Lewis management kept the lineup gentle to protect them.
In Pottawattamie county a deer drive yielded 35 deer crated for shipment to Iowa parks at 25 cents per head under State Game Warden George Lincoln. About 150 deer entered the drive, but only the calmest in a 35 acre enclosure were taken, amid political commentary from Insurgent Des Moines Register Leader and Democratic Omaha World Herald.
An observer notes a recent Griswold American sportsman event detailing participation, environment, and notable performances. The account highlights local competitors, venue details, and outcomes, conveying the atmosphere and competitive spirit of the gathering.
Henry Barnes, longtime Elliott resident and former postmaster, died on the Burlington train near Creston as it prepared to depart. He had visited his son in Creston and, after noting helpers aiding an injured young man from a football game, suffered a heart attack thought to be triggered by the shock.
Ed Proctor a former Griswold boy running a clothing shop with a partner at Stu art was in a building wrecked by fire. Goods suffered smoke and water damage while moved to safety. Losses will be partially paid by Griswold American.
J M Mackrill disposed of his life interests in eighty acre tract two miles south of Griswold to his brother R G. The future plans for Joe are not public. Griswold American.
The Ladies of the Maccabees of the World gathered in Woodmen Hall on Tuesday night with State Commander Mrs Ma bel T. LaRue of Waterloo and district deputy Mrs Anna C. Gibson of Council Bluffs as guests of honor. A new member class was initiated, Atlantic Hive members demonstrating the order’s work. The event featured red white and black decor and a banquet. Mrs LaRue lauded nineteen years of the order and its demonstrated business ability and secrecy as a women’s mutual aid and insurance body.
Atlantic Iowa December 4 1911 board proceedings show authority for the Treasurer to rebate multiple 1910 taxes on Atlantic properties including lots in blocks 54 66 18 and others for soldiers widows and soldier exemptions plus a partial lot 2 3 rebate and charity tax relief.
Members of the National Fraternal Ta ble reviewed adequate rates and insurance guarantees per capita. Insurance commissioners noted high per capita guarantees. The fraternal order highlighted ritualistic and educational benefits and shared amusing anecdotes. Visitors from Audubon Hive attended while special drilling held interest late.
Farmers seek details on hog waterers from Mr. Lou Laartz who lives one mile east of Atlantic cemetery. He has used one for years and offers experience and guidance. WM. Meneveh, Atlantic.
Tax of 1910 on multiple lots and blocks across Atlantic city sites including Anita Lewis Cumberland and 1st add areas. Entries reference accounts of soldiers widows and charity status with specific lot, block numbers such as lot 9 block 1 Anita lot 4 block 132 Atlantic lot 3 block 62 Atlantic and lot 12 block 130 Atlantic.
An OCR fragment lists tax items for lots in 1910 including charity and soldier widow accounts, then shifts to an advertisement for Hood's style Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, with claims of constitutional treatment, testimonials, and a money-back promise. Ends mid-sentence with a patent medicine pitch.
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