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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
3
A letter critiques the Telegraph for its contest feature and proofreading lapses. The writer cites the phrase The race is not always too swift nor the battle too strong and blames the contest manager and editors for lax standards in literature and newspapering.
A critical note questions Telegraph figures in a subscriber contest. It argues the paper inflated new yearly subscribers and votes, detailing calculations that imply 167 new subscribers and 175,000 votes are misrepresented. The piece urges public scrutiny of the contest’s management.
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative, stressing cleansing effects and absence of debility or dosage increases. It claims physicians know and approve its safe components and urges purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and via leading druggists.
J W Cuykendall, president of the Atlantic Canning Company, says he will resign from several boards including Atlantic Northern & Southern Railway and Iowa Trust and Savings Bank. He will keep only the Canning factory board and perhaps the bank board as he plans a quieter life. He cites not wanting the burdens of board duties and a shift toward easier living.
The News continues adding subscribers for its annual Roll of Honors showing all payments from December 1 to February 1. Last year the list neared 1,000 names and this year will exceed it by several hundred.
The report notes contempt sentences involving Gompers Mitchell and Morrison while the case remains on appeal. The piece also critiques an oral castigation of Judge Grosseup as judges reversed Judge Landis in the Standard Oil decision and discusses local business, advertising, and upcoming industrial moves in Atlantic and surrounding towns.
Local observers note the furniture business in this city appears to be stimulated lately with brighter showrooms and increased consumer interest. Retailers report sturdier demand and cautious optimism about steady growth in the coming months.
Miss Nellie and Eva Johnson visited Menlo this afternoon while Mrs. Jane Woodward of Lewis toured Atlantic today. Tim Turner Jr of Council Bluffs visited his uncle Postmaster Williams and family. Mrs Caroline Sherdin and daughter Addie of Griswold were in the city. Mr and Mrs John Holste of Massena stopped by on their way home. Mrs T F Johns of Stuart returned after visiting her father-in-law F M Nutter. Will Gordon, back from holidays in Red Oak, returned today. Mrs B L Arnold of Palisade Colorado, en route home from Casey, visited her mother. Mrs R A Jacobsen of Extra and others en route to Iowa City. Mrs Gee Simonton and Mrs Wm Seymour planned a Des Moines visit then Rolfe. The new vaudeville house draws crowds with 600 attending last night. Uncle John Fulton is improving after a neuralgia attack. Rev P E Berthelsen of College View Neb conducted the funeral of P C Hrickson and returned home. Carl Litterst assisted Avoca orchestra for a dance at the town pavilion. Miss Matilda D Brickson of Washington DC, connected with Seventh Day Adventist general conference work, arrived after being summoned by the death of P C Erickson.
Erickson will remain in the city for several days, with plans to meet contacts and assess local conditions before departing. Authorities have not released additional details about the purpose or schedule of the stay.
G W Berry and W S Sankey announce a public sale at the A F Berry farm two miles west of Atlantic on Sixth street road starting at 10 o'clock. The catalog covers 11 horses, 180 head of livestock including cows and a registered Shorthorn bull, 68 hogs, farm machinery, household goods, seed oats, and Timothy hay with a free lunch at noon and usual terms. Auds: A M Duval.
Phone Mussen 815 to arrange pickup of your bundle and have the Model Steam Laundry handle the laundry needs.
A humorous office column mocks fame versus notoriety and Carrie Nation. It jokes about hatchet notoriety and the impact of temperance voting on her work. The piece promotes carpentry tools as superior gear and notes an annual stock of carpenters tools aligned with legal months.
A 30 days trial of golden globules claims to act directly on the kidneys and purify the blood. Said to relieve Backadha Rheumatism Lumbago and general fatigue with quick results. Sold by W T Palmer Co drug store.
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