Editor dulls the clash over farm paper editor’s power
The News contends it has thirty years of county service and rebuts criticism from C D Graves manager of the Farmers Messenger. It accuses fly by night editors of mobbing its reputation while challenging Graves to prove support for any politician with honest money. It notes Senator Bruce’s stance on the Smith race and questions whether Ned Die will run for Iowa senate.
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Graves
C. D.graves
Auuniger
Lile
C. 1
Leo
Atlantic
Bruce
Congressman Smith
Neddie
Congress
Iowa
Senate
Busrs
Judge Smith
C. D. Graves
Farmers Messenger
C.D. Graves
Annegey
Lia
Traves
Senator Bruce predicts Smith will win successors without opposition
Senator James Bruce of Atlantic visiting Des Moines on business declared that Congressman Walter I. Smith will advance to his successors. He forecast a smooth transition with no opposition, noting early support from local farmers and the Messenger.
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Des Moines
James Bruce
Atalntic
Walter I. Smith
Zo Ress
Farmers Messenger
Christmas Merchants Rush to Sell Amid City Turmoil
The piece ridicules editorials about Pat’s appointment of Judge Lurton as a slap to town leaders and mocks claims of presidential canon violations. It notes headlines in the Register and Leader about insults to Senator Dolliver, joking that had he worn a hat or gone elsewhere, the insult might be lessened. It ends by inviting readers to inspect News subscription lists.
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John Snure
Pat
Lurton
Jude Deemer
Towa
John
le Register and Leader
Benater Dolliver
Dolliver
Lowa Solon
Register
Leader
Advertisers Demand Access to City Circulation Lists
Advertisers including Merchants Oransky and Gillette challenge the Telegraph to provide city circulation figures. The News offers free access to lists, insisting advertisers have the right to know the reach of their ads. The confrontation questions newspaper transparency and advertising fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oransky
Gillette
Macshall
Melcher & Galveter
Cole
Mggers
O'Connell
Deering
Borens Wasson, Brown
the National
Whitneys
Harlans’ Banks
Nebe
Conrad
Christensen
Alexander
Franks
Rhody
Needles
Hedges
Jack
Struts
Lighley Bros
Atlantic
Telegraph
The
Merchants of Atlantic Boost Local Advertising
The Merchants of Atlantic urge stronger ad support in the public press, contrasting the genuine News with a rival paper. They note clothing retailers and others criticized by the paper have joined the advertising push to aid the general newspaper business.
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Atlantic
Republic
Swart of Pleasant Town Slips for Sheriff Nomination
The Griswold American notes Thomas C. Swart plans to run for sheriff in the Republican primary next year. The News anticipates several candidates may seek the sheriff nomination before the GOP primary. Better buy your holiday goods now.
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Griswold American
Thomas C. Swart
Pleasant Townslip
Ring the Christmas Bells in Jewelry Sale List
A fragmented list of jewelry and gift items includes Pils vings clocks charms chains brushes lockers ear wobs emblems brooches pendants silverware link buttons gold watches cut glass opera glasses silver ing silver souvenir spoons lorgnetti chains silver toilet sets gold pens pencils gold spex eyeglasses diamond and gem jewelry referenced in a holiday related catalog or notice.
The Way the Gift is Packed and its Quality
A jewelry retailer emphasizes guarding dainty items and proudly bearing its name on every box. The text asserts their store upholds a manufacturer’s best quality as the only class of jewelry sold, promising Christmas cheer and a strong reputation.
Prolific Local Paper Faces Reader Backlash
C D Graves cites broad dislike for the News over profanity and rough language. The piece notes the paper’s large, growing county subscriptions and claims the editor will remain at the same stand, buying dead hogs and paying top market price.
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Musson
B.C
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Tamar
Atlantic Evening News
Chas. F. Chase
BE. P. Chase
R. K. A. Chase
the News Publishing Company
E. P. Chase
United State
Ofice
Ass'n
Goody-Goody
Cannon
Chase
the News
Giffen
Giffen’s
Gillette’s
Parsons
Laughlin Fountain
Lorgnetti
Eggers Bros. Jewelers & Opticians
Schiappacasse
Prop
Atlantic, Lowa
Omala
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Hammer
Orinsky’s
Ada
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