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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
7
A nostalgic poem praising Atlantic with a chorus urging residents to boost the town. The piece extols city services, hotels, banks, factories, doctors, shops, and local tradesmen, culminating in a call to support a new railroad and strengthen community pride. Contributed by Mrs. R. G. Phelps. Also promotes silk hose gifts at Gillettes for Christmas.
A festive window display titled Pyrography in the News invites shoppers seeking Christmas gifts to view the craft showcase. The feature highlights wood burning artistry as a unique gift idea.
Religious notices invite attendance at Gremin Evangelical and United Presbyterian services. Christmas program includes a children’s tree at 7 30 tomorrow, morning worship at 10 30 with confession at 10, Holy Communion at 11 80, and a 6 20 young people's prayer meeting led by Miss Anna Henderson followed by 7 30 evening worship.
Giermin Ey Lutheran and A F Lutz Pastor announce Saturday 7 30 Christmas program with tree and electric bulbs, gift distribution and choir. Sunday School at 9 45 and Christmas sermon at 10 40. Evening services feature varied programs and a sacred concert. Presbyterian Sabbath school 10, Sunday service 11, Christmas day message urging devotion. Church of Christ hosts Christmas events including North Pole Eskimo skit, primary class exercises at 11, universal Christmas sermon, and a January 1 start to a great meeting. Everyone welcome.
A travel and residence update lists individuals visiting Massena and Ames for Christmas. Personal notes mention A J Joy on business, Swart Phares returning home from the hospital, Otto Picken visiting family in Cumberland, George Wichmann home from Ames, Frank Rhody and wife from Sioux City, Claude M Andrews heading to Shoshone W Y, H F Duval and family moving from county jail to their former home, Sheriff elect Sam Berry and wife moving into the jail, and Prof R V Miller hosting brother G Glenn Miller then heading to Council Bluffs with their parents.
The marriage of Jesse M. McCain and Miss Julia Anderson was solemnized at the parental home of the groom in Marne Iowa on December 21 near high noon. Rev Dr G H Schieh of Omaha performed the ceremony with G B Schleh and Mary Anderson as guests of honor. The couple will farm near Maine after a honeymoon, and both families are held in high esteem by many friends.
Branks Drug Store advertises ZEMO with money back guarantee for infants and adults against pimples, dandruff, eczema, rashes and other eruptions. First application promises relief and repeat use purportedly destroys germ life for a clean healthy skin. Includes Bible study and a Christmas program at a local church with sermons, reviews, and choir.
A. E. Griffith pastor. Class meeting at 9 45. Morning service at 10 30 with the subject Unto you is born a Savior. Day marks the birth of Christ and the start of the Christian year. Sunday school youth invited for special music and Dr G G Miller of Council on solo.
The ad promotes Dr Miles Neuropathic Book free to the sick with remedies tested for 35 years and endorsements from prominent figures. It also advertises the Mary H Holmes play Tempest and Sunshine at the Atlantic Theatre on Monday, December 26 with claims of dramatic value and moral lesson.
Clothing and supplies of any kind for the poor can be brought tonight to the Presbyterian church where they will be handled properly. If unable to come, call Gif fen's store and arrangements will be made to send items. The Presbyterian group will cooperate with others on the proposition and any entrusted items will receive careful attention.
The item recalls Harry DuCommun's character song SWEET ITALIAN LOVE and notes W H Bingham, once here, is now in Shelbina Mo researching a county history project. It also reports the Oxford Cafe Christmas menu, a home move on Elm Street, and that turkeys cost twenty two and a half cents a pound, with Xmas gift guidance.
Unique Friday and Saturday dining at the Oxford Cafe features a "liking good" Christmas dinner. A menu is posted elsewhere in this issue, page 2423.
Mesdames J. S. Harlan and Clyde Campbell hosted a nine one o clock luncheon and box shower for Miss Block. Mrs A S Mullins hosted a linen shower the next afternoon. Luncheon featured three courses and gift offerings were described as very beautiful. The R F W club and their husbands surprised Mr and Mrs I Conine for Mrs Conine's birthday with a three course luncheon.
Iowa cities compare 1910 and current census figures revealing gains in most locations. Burlington Keokuk Marshalltown Mason City Muscatine Oskaloosa Ottumwa and others show increases, while the piece notes 300 withdrawals from saloon petitions amid bribery claims. Water-related items mention funds raised for Billy Sunday evangelism nearing $9000. Ras Lang celebrates birth of ninth child at home.
The city clerk’s office reports improvement bonds totaling 9960 dollars ready to be turned over to the city treasurer. The bonds feature a handsome design and were printed locally at the clerk’s office. Meanwhile news items note aviation explorer Cecil Grace is missing after attempting to fly from Calais to England.
Furnished by iu T Span gler Atlantic Iowa Chicago Stock Markets Dec 28 hogs receipts 22000 prices 7.50 to 7.95 cattle receipts 3000 mixed ranges 7.25 to 7.65 sheep receipts 12000 lambs 4.50 to 6.25 South Omaha Dec 28 hogs receipts 4700 7.30 to 7.75 cattle receipts 800 to 6.60 sheep receipts 1400 lambs 3.00 to 6.00 local ads note guns trunks pianos at Fred Alexander’s.
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