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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
5
A lecturer illustrates tuberculosis risks using a screen show detailing affected families and cattle in sanitary housing. The talk questions milk supply practices and urges city council investigation and possible local laws, with figures on infection and dairy industry opinions cited.
An OCR fragment shows a retail ad listing brands like Melcher and Mecher and Riley's Biscuit, with unclear prices and items. The readable portion mentions trackers and Parkay style biscuits, but details are incomplete.
A Atlantic man, 0 Py Hubbard of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, married in Eureka Park Hotel Eureka Springs. The ceremony at three o'clock Monday afternoon was witnessed by intimate friends. Hubbard, owner of the Atlantic Opera House, met Mrs. Walker during a world voyage. they plan to join Mrs. Hubbard soon and later go to San Diego for Christmas. The couple were childhood playmates.
The Danish Lutheran ladies hold a bazaar on Friday afternoon and evening December 11 at Shrock and Grulke’s hall with holiday specialties and oranges for sale. The Starling case before Justice Pressnall is postponed to the next day due to witnesses远 distance. W. Matthews from Hollia township alleges thirteen head of cattle and calves valued at $1,000 were stolen.
Property transfers listed include Ji Goodge and wf to Mabel M. Gollina with a wd ae clause dated 98. The item references eR Real Estate Transfers and appears within a News section titled Real Estate Transfers.
Atlantic firms advertise with misspelled words and a prize pool of five and two dollars plus three smaller awards. Participants must submit sealed answers by 2 p.m. next Tuesday and follow a four column sheet with A to Z letters, firm names, and misspellings.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a name Ford w .d. and a Wednesday evening reference. No clear event date, place, or organization established. Reads like a damaged notice snippet possibly from a local directory or acknowledgement.
Incomplete OCR text lists players and names including Genter Beckles and Oscar Hebieres among guards and McMillan, suggesting a team lineup or roster snippet without full context or readable surrounding details.
Congressman Smith of the ninth Iowa introduces a bill to balance expenditures with anticipated revenues. If deficits persist the government may borrow money in New York to cover current expenses, prompting serious consideration by the president and Congress.
Mrs. Martin of Noble township, living two miles east of Lymen, vanished from her home recently. Neighbors report ongoing domestic abuse by her husband who is reportedly addicted to narcotics. Her whereabouts remain unknown as authorities and relatives search for clues, with several personal belongings and a small amount of money missing. The husband expresses remorse for the family’s suffering while nine children rely on others during the absence.
Local column records numerous callers and visitors in Atlantic today and yesterday. Names include C Burnside Audubon Hans Madsen Elkhorn Martha Breede Rev G F Braun J W Baker Walnut H D Turner Grinwold Mrs A M Worthing Anita Mrs James Moon Lewis Mrs E B Gothard Lewis Jorgenson Brayton G H Allen Walnut Mrs W L Peebles Sarah Root Griswold Henry Franks and daughters Council Bluffs J We Guyhendall Chicago Miss Mary Peterson Brayton Miss Halle Emma Wiota Miss Mary Christerigen Marne Mr and Mrs C A Smith Anita Mrs C G A DeMay Red Oak Floy Brooks Wiota Mrs A K Goomes Mrs W K Rankin baby Gregory S D Hamill Western trip Mrs Mullins Omaha Lettie Sears Hanock Hannah Waters Mrs Mary Waters Maine Mrs I C Seave Lettie Hanock Mrs Hans Rattenberg Frandsen Lincoln Neb. Mrs W P Oakes S Barrow Cheshire Eng. Avoca Mrs Thomas Astbury Horace B Sears Plainview Langley Coast trip Mrs Whitfield Sanford Rowley Ayes Lang Beach D Brown Gladys Pearson Portland Oregon
A lengthy appeal urging Atlantic residents to support a five percent tax to finance an interurban railroad north and south. The plan offers stock credits under Iowa law equal to the tax paid, transferable certificates for partial payments, and aims to extend and complete a regional rail line within a year. The piece emphasizes local progress, prior railroad efforts, and calls for a petition and election to authorize the tax.
At seven o clock this morning the thermometer registered eleven above zero and during the day has continued to climb higher. The snow melted fast and the sleighing is about over.
Leo Fy Zelingki of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo reports using Bucklen's Amica Salve once daily for two days cured his worst cold sore. The product is claimed to heal all sores and sold under guarantees at dealers for 265c.
The article notes a family living in Washington, D C, planning a future home relocation. H Bartley traveled to Stuart to visit his son in law and daughter Dr Crosby and Mrs Crosby. Dr Crosby suffered a broken arm when a car crank slipped while cranking the vehicle, breaking a bone at the wrist.
The Southwestern Iowa Dairy Improvement Association met in Greenfield on the 8th. E. M. Bourne opened the session, Rev. McCarons gave the invocation, and Mayor Mossmaker welcomed delegates with H. Calvin replying. Prof. Mattersen spoke on Practical Dairying, with other talks on Butter Making, Dairy Cattle, Cream Quality, and Creamery Management. Melsar won the butter scoring contest with 97. A resolution endorsed state dairy appropriation efforts and a legislative committee was named. The convention drew a large crowd and underscored dairy interests in the region.
A stock of holiday goods to close out at half price. Call at W. A. Hamler's drug store for Mrs. Dr. Wilkin.
Mrs Anna L Boysen wife of Asmus Boysen formerly a banker of Audubon Iowa and Rudolph Haug sue in superior court for 50000 damages against her sister Mrs Roza L Thompson who caused her arrest on November 12 Also Asmus Boysen sues for 100000 damages and Dr Jay Pitts for 25000 damages All defendants accused Boysen of forgery and seeking Mrs Boysen’s fortune while Pitts is called a shyster doctor and accused of wanting part of her estate The suit says Boysen was living with the skating instructor and declared mentally irresponsible but later claims she acted to protect Mrs Boysen’s interests.
The German Ladies' Aid Society has postponed their Chicken Pie dinner and bazaar to December 19th. The event will feature pie and related activities in a community gathering space, with proceeds supporting local aid efforts.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Goeken was conducted this afternoon at the family residence at the corner of Eleventh and Locust streets by Rev Braun. The remains were laid to rest in Atlantis cemetery.
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