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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
2
The article argues packers on trial in Chicago fixed prices for cattle and hogs, noting farmers profited from stock and land gains while consumers bore higher meat costs. It claims packers control the market, setting farm and retail prices, leaving feeders and consumers caught between demand and cost.
The Wabash railroad has entered receivership as bondholders take control. It posted a half million dollar loss last year and cannot meet interest on its debt. A trial in Council Bluffs revealed star witness Mabray detailing the Marks gang and an $18000 cut from protection profits. Christmas ice cream orders must be in by 4 p.m. Saturday by 2021 Purity Ice Cream Co. and Nelson Shrock Grulee ads.
The program at the M E church includes an organ prelude Joy to the World a prayer by the pastor and a cantata The First Christmas in four parts Prophesy Fulfillment The Star and Song The World Wide Christmas with sections Bethlehem the Shepherds Vision Angel Song and Babe in Bethlehem. Music by Ira B Wilson performed under the M E Quint leader while Hedges Bros offer cleaning and pressing services before Christmas.
The United Presbyterian Sabbath school presents a Christmas program at the church on Saturday evening at seven thirty. It features music drills recitations and other exercises with a Christmas treat for children. Invites friends and the community to attend and share in the holiday blessings and cheer. 4 special sale on boys books daily at Fred Alexander s. Chiffonters at WINNE S.
John Mueller shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago Saturday. Miss Anna Ahrens traveled from Atlantic on the A. N. & S. Monday. Lyman folks practice for Christmas. Walter Lackey, Jake Beisser, Geo Lindeman and Joe Lindeman attended I O O F in Atlantic Friday. Mrs Roy Marsh and Robby returned from Pocahontas visit. Calvin Lindeman and Hmil Woblenhaus hunted rabbits. Chas Willis hawked hog medicine and dined with Henry Crow. Archie Cole shopped in Jmal Griswold for Christmas. No school at Lyman Monday due to snow. Ted Krause visited.
The Lady Maccabees will serve chicken pie dinner and supper on Saturday December 28 in Bailey's hall Meals 25 cents. Also notice my store will be closed all day Monday December 25 Christmas Day. Bur nea 3420
Hay baler at Sam Crane's to start when weather permits. Clark Swier spent Tuesday in Omaha with daughter Mrs Signal. Laura Becker and Elma Wood attended a Maine play Friday evening. Swiger visited Oma spring and McMann brothers south of Wiota with calves. M Clark of Sarah sidelined by illness but plans to resume next week. Mrs A D Beckhart returned from Illinois after two weeks with relatives. Mrs Lillie Vincent, post-surgery patient from Edmundson hospital, cared for by mother Mrs Bragg in Atlantic. Ladies H H club organizing Christmas program and tree at Elmer Pellett’s Friday Dec 22. Hand sleds, wagons, guns, tool chests, indestructible toys at Fred Alexander’s. New line of costumers at Osbornes. upholstered rockers and Morris chairs available. Giffen’s Real Estate Transfers dated Dec 19 1911 list several transfers in Atlantic and area.
J B Rockafellow, president of the local library board, gave a handsome bookcase as a Christmas gift to the library. The donation is described as timely and appreciated for the community. A local cleaner is advertising holiday services and a note about children’s books.
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