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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
5
The News will distribute a sack of Christmas goodies to every boy and girl who calls on Saturday the 23rd between two and five. Santa Claus will be there to oversee the candy distribution and ensure all city children receive a gift. The paper undertakes this charity independently of other holiday preparations. Fred Alexanders introduces a new savings bank registration for children.
Chas Block & Son clothiers handed out the caps on hand to city children between ten and eleven this morning. The scene drew many youngsters as news of the promotion spread. After all caps were gone, more children kept arriving, a sight that inspired goodwill and benefit to those in need. Also advertised New English Walnuts 2 lbs for 35 cents at Bailey & Jones.
The News notes eight pages for holiday advertising with local merchants offering their best stock and window displays. Readers are urged to patronize advertisers who support the paper and to enjoy paper bags for cooking from Fred Alexander's Thankful Family section. Mrs Noyer recuperates at her father’s east town home after hospital stay. thanks to doctors and nurses and friends are shared. Christmas cards and gummed holly ribbon are available at the News office.
Mrs. Frank Lee of Alexandria sister of John D. Peterson of Anita was operated on at the Atlantic hospital this morning by Dr. Becker. She suffered a side injury from a runaway accident months ago and the operation is expected to relieve her.
New York December 16 jury returns not guilty verdicts for Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad on charges tied to the shooting of W. E. D. Stokes. Trial focused on assault charges with intent to kill and to do bodily injury after the attempted murder count was withdrawn by the district attorney.
Atlantic people did well at the Adair poultry and farm products show held December 12 to 15. Chas Malone won two firsts one second and one third on corn and H R Malone won one second and one third on corn. Mrs W F Prather and her White Wyandottes and Barred Plymouth Rocks topped prizes including a $30 Sweepstakes Trophy for her pen of White Wyandottes. She also took first on breeding pen White Wyandottes first on White Wyandotte cockerel first and third on White Wyandotte hens and second on breeding pen Barred Plymouth Rocks. Framed pictures advertised by Fred Alexander's.
District Attorney Miller questions who financed the explosives as Ortie McManigal testified he typically earned about 200 dollars per job. McManigal’s confession links him with John J McNamara and James B McNamara while Mrs Hull provides key money flow details from the International Workers. The grand jury in Indianapolis opens amid secrecy as East Coast witnesses prepare to testify.
Decorative, ornamented boxes suitable for all kinds of items are available at Fred Alexanders. Wide assortment features varied sizes and styles to suit different occasions and preferences.
Hank Cavenaugh writes from Los Angeles that he and brother Barney are enjoying a generous winter, with ideal climate and endless sightseeing. He notes a building firm says a new contract averages every four hours, Barney thriving in his trade, and many Atlantic and Cass county kin already enjoying life there. Last Sunday he dined with seven relatives in Pasadena.
In St Petersburg on December 16 the Jewish passport question drew little public interest. Abrogating the 1882 treaty would affect trade but Russia fears large scale Jewish emigration would provoke unrest. Officials warn against indiscriminate Jewish entry, while acknowledging some reform may be possible.
Des Moines Des Moines December 16 The supreme court ruled that under current law the value of United States bonds owned by national banks must be deducted from their stock value when assessments are set. Des Moines banks had previously been taxed at full stock value without considering bond holdings.
Unsettled weather tonight and Sunday bring light snow and colder conditions in the extreme east while the northwest sees warmer temperatures. Mrs Waterman fountain pens advertised at Frid Alexander's. Mrs L M Whitted and her little daughter Josephine travel to Des Moines to visit Mrs Whitted's son Barry for Sunday.
Gibbons and Son, Cass county cattle breeders west of the city, exhibited ten cattle at the Chicago fat stock show and earned seven premiums. Their big cow placed third in her class, with a close decision for second between her and the rival cow.
Urges readers to raise the Christmas fund for the poor before the holiday. Encourages donations and lists subscriptions to date, aiming to reach $100 by Monday night. Appeals to charity as essential to Christian practice and invites contributions via local papers or Rey, Mack, or in person with a check.
Eggers Bros Jewelers and Opticians of Atlantic Iowa tout their long standing business since 1895. The ad claims quality and fair prices with a history of sixteen years in the market. Also mentions baker Chris Hansen sending rye bread and Helena Topf visiting Charter Oak residents. Engraved cards offered by THE NEWS.
The Atlantic National Bank threw open its new building today drawing many visitors to inspect the handsome fixtures and pretty architecture. President J A McWard, Cashier Niles, and staff greeted guests tirelessly while the public reception continued and business opening is scheduled for Monday.
Roy Hedges elected Chief of the Atlantic Fire Department to replace Leslie Smith whose term ends the second Friday in January. The appointment is praised as sound with Hedges described as able and qualified. New officers named include Lloyd Neff as 1st Assistant Chief, Carl Phares as 2nd Assistant Chief, James Simonton as Secretary, Will Cornell as Chief of Police, and Oscar Dahlberg as Property Man.
George Hampel withdraws from the contracting firm Sutton Hampel & Sutton. Robert M. Sutton becomes partner, while Hampel focuses on land interests at various points. The News wishes the new firm continued success and notes Sutton’s readiness to carry on the established business.
Dr Charles D Finley advocates osteopathic science as a path to immunity through hygiene proper living and bodily readjustment. He argues prevention reduces disease by normal nerve impulse and blood lymph circulation and resists illness more effectively than other methods.
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