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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
2
The piece argues farmers in Iowa and other states enabled by complacent farmers have allowed industry-wrecking politicians to pursue punitive actions against successful businesses. It contends farmers are not apart from major industries and that political actions could harm the economy and those who thrive in business.
The piece argues that government charges against leading meat packers threaten farmers fortunes. It notes Britain will halt buying U S beef due to the trial, risking a flood of meat onto home markets and falling prices. The author condemns political leaders and farm paper editors for stoking conflict with big business.
The Iowa supreme court upholds the Moon law limiting saloons to one per 1000 residents, reducing Iowa's total from about 400 to 500. Temperance friends cheer though the News doubts real cure. remaining saloons gain trade from those closed, boosting profits while condemning the saloon as moral pest-house. The piece also notes political maneuvering around a treaty termination and a pension bill pushed by Democratic leaders and wary Republicans.
The Washington township road supervisors are apologized to for criticism in last week's Standard over culvert grading and dirt placement. The notice retracts reported content as not fully factual and requests forgiveness for language used. Also promoting children’s books and Fred Alexander Christmas cards at the News office.
Vendor advertises two cows for sale at the Smith Feed Shed directly after the Ross sale on Saturday December 23. The notice notes the cows will be fresh soon and invites buyers to seize the opportunity for good stock. It also mentions coal orders from Groen Bay Lumber Co and a daily sale on boys books at Fred Alexander's. Dentist K K Williams advertises over Alexander's store.
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