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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
8
The 1911 farm value tops $151.9 million, up from 1910. Corn yield averages 32.9 bushels per acre from 8.53 million acres planted, totaling about 281.37 million bushels. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, flax, potatoes and hay also show figures. drought and heat in June July reduced potential but overall output exceeds prior major years.
The Sherwood service pension bill cleared the House, adding up to 40 million dollars annually by granting longer pensions to Civil War and Mexican War veterans. It faced heavy opposition from many Democratic leaders, while Republicans pressed for a straight one dollar a day pension. Key changes limited federal veterans homes access and adjusted income limits, with some provisions struck by joint amendment.
A new A N S time card effective next week December 18 to 22 and 28 adjusts the southbound train from here to Villisca. It departs at seven in the morning arriving at 9 25 a m and returns from Villisca at 1 30 p m arriving here at 4 25 p m.
Attorney General Cosson deems this necessary precaution as rapid progress is made. jurors are being drawn and testimonies will proceed, though not all at once. Court adjourns to Friday morning to allow Cosson to attend his father-in-law’s funeral in Indianola. twelve jurors named from western Pottawattamie County include Brice Morehouse, Li Perry, Martin Daley, Hardesty, Joe Haenen, Lew Lairson, John Iggins, and J F Pickernell among others.
Eggers Bros Jewelers and Opticians, established 1805, advertise long standing quality and fair pricing. The fragment urges readers to visit their store, promising trusted service and value.
The above cattle exhibited at the International show by Peter Hopley Son of Lewis Ia. They numbered 15 head and averaged 1530 pounds. Sold in the auction ring by Clay Robinson Co. Bought as feeders at the Denver show where they were grand champions at 6.90 averaging 923 lbs. Won first prize for two year olds in North Central district and Hereford specials and Denver trophy. Fed on blue grass pasture then shelled corn and cottonseed meal after June 1 with sixty acre pasture. The cattle attracted attention and praise from visitors to the carlot show. Messrs. Hopley congratulated on their management and pride.
Pte. Daniels, recently released on parole from the county farm after paying a fine, returned home to find his wife seeking a divorce. He had traveled from Atlas with a mission of reconciliation, but the welfare board denied parole for their son. The old couple faced a Christmas of broken plans as Nellie Daniels arranged to meet him with a deputy sheriff to finalize the divorce.
Mrs Emil Whram and her daughter Miss Alice suffered severe injuries when their horse bolted on a road near the Dell Whitcomb farm northeast of Griswold. Both women were thrown from the carriage. Alice Whitcomb had two broken arms and facial bruising. A physician attended them and they rest as well as can be expected.
Jules Tersely notes daily town doings in brief items. Recent items include more candidates for office, pneumonia illness of Mrs Welch, a marriage at the courthouse, police court fines for speeding, Dr Porterfield returning from Colorado with talk of a new beet sugar factory, and Lilian Eslebury being operated on for acute appendicitis after hospital transport.
The News issues twelve pages tonight with extra holiday advertising. George Anderson Brayton and Nellie Lillie Oaken Brayton are listed among marriage licenses. Cora 28 18 appears as a fragment.
A. J. Hostetler known as Al returns from a several months stay at his ranch near Springview Nebraska. He reports feeding cattle on an extensive scale and making improvements he prefers the ranch to any place since leaving the community.
Jottings about society in town note Mrs James Grant Whitney and Miss Whitney host a two to six event at Resthaven this afternoon. Mesdames Wood Marshall and Block plan entertainments on the 19th and 20th at the first lady’s home. Pi Phi Alpha boys issue invitations for a Christmas dance on December 25. Mrs C R Hunt and others host a thimble party this afternoon and another card party Saturday at Mrs Hunt’s home. Folding doll to $8.00. Fre 50 cents up in New Bollers. The attachment has been made to the new boilers at the city plant and the old war-plant boilers are discarded. Buy your Gift BRICH’S.
Forecast for Iowa calls for mostly cloudy unsettled weather tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures. Also, all holiday meal essentials and specials are available for the Christmas feast at Ulbrich's.
George Guernsey formerly of Oxira now operates a newspaper business in Richmond Michigan. He visited the city today for a pleasant call with News office staff, reporting he is doing fine in his new location. He is described as a young man with strong qualifications for future success.
Dr. Charles D. Finley, osteopathic specialist, declares prevention through sanitation hygiene and rational living as the path to disease immunity. He argues bodily adjustments and proper living reduce predisposition to illness and confer stronger resistance than other methods.
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