Ringling Bros Show Draws Record Atlantic Crowd
The Ringling Bros show drew an estimated 13,000 in Atlantic, setting a record for the city with 3,710 railroad arrivals and crowds from Rock Island, A. N and S, U. N, and west and east branches. Afternoon attendance filled 10,000 seats, with many on the grass, while the night crowd remained strong. The act lineup included Patty the head walker, a slack wire artist, trapeze stunts, and more, all praised for cleanliness and order. The show moved on to Des Moines after Atlantic.
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Ringling Bros
Atlantic
Rock Island
A. N and S
North Branch
U. N
Minden
Patty
Ringzlings
Old Atlantic
Des Moines
Mrs Strickling Heads to Northwest with Husband
Mrs W R Strickling leaves today for the northwest joining her husband in Minnesota. He has a general manager post for the Home Herald company with headquarters in Minneapolis. They will travel through Minnesota and North Dakota in the summer to manage company business and plan to reside in Minneapolis this fall.
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W. R. Strickling
Northwest
Fergy
A Falls
Minn
Home Herald Company of
Chicago
Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
North Cass Community Notes Hauling Weather and Visits
Fine weather for haying corn plowing and harvesting. J R Heiken shipped a car of hogs from the station last Monday. Leola Stuart helps Mrs R O McFarland with household duties. Lon Lambertson and wife welcomed a baby boy last Tuesday. A sister of A Kluever of Audubon visiting at the A Kluever home. Mrs J R Heiken visited Kimballton last Thursday. Mrs Henry Lilienthal visited Lewis last Saturday with sister Mrs William Miller. Barney Meislahn of near Audubon visiting relatives. Mrs Chris Hinrichs back from Atlantic hospital. Carl Kluever of Atlantic visiting at grandparents A Kluever last week.
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North Cass
J. R. Heiken
Leola Stuart
R. O. McFarland
Lon Lambertsen
A. Kluever
Near Audubon
A. Kluevar
J. R
Mrs
Meeting Boosts Western Grain Dealers Association
L T Spangler returns from Des Moines where the State Grain Dealers' association held a highly successful session. Steps were taken to broaden the group into a national scope, with a name change to the Western Grain Dealers' association. Officers named include President J A Tiedeman Sioux City and Secretary George A Wells Des Moines, with a slate of vice presidents and directors from Cedar Rapids Davenport Minneapolis McGregor Des Moines and Newton.
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L. T. Spangler
Des Moines
State
Grain Dealers’ Association
Western Grain Dealers’ Association
J. A. Tiedeman
Sioux City
I. E. Jackson
Cedar Rapids
M. Rothschild
Davenport
BE. J. Skewis
Minneapolis
Ringling Brothers Ship Tiger to Rock Island Barnum & Bailey Show
The Ringlings shipped a tiger by express last night to Rock Island Illinois to join the Barnum & Bailey show. The animal arrived in a reinforced cage and appeared calm during the shipment.
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Ringling Bros
Rock Island
Ringlings
Kern's Vice Presidential Candidate Passes Through City
John W. Kern, the Democratic candidate for vice president, passed through the city Tuesday evening en route from the Denver convention to Indianapolis. He alighted from the train and sent a telegram to the mayor of Indianapolis.
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Kern
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Denver
Imayor
Villisca Boosters Plan Meeting On A N And B To Town
A group of local men including board members and other supporters traveled by automobile to Villisca this afternoon to attend a boosting meeting scheduled for this evening at the opera house.
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Villisca
Board of Directors
A. N
Freak of Nature: Triple Calf Born on Farm Southwest of City
Frank Nebe reports a cow on his southwest of city farm gave birth to three calves, two surviving and thriving. Few similar cases reported previously according to Nebe.
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Frank Nebe
Smooth Fan For City Clerk Office Showpiece
Ed Nichola displays a smooth electric fan in the city clerk’s office that moves back and forth in a semi circle as it revolves to cool the room. A notice advertises Chamberlain’s Salve at 25 cents in the Atlantic Drug Co. catalog. Mrs Hapke north of the track suffered a broken arm from a slip and fall several days ago.
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Ed. Nichola
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
Until After Election Offer Des Moines Register and Leader Ad
Daily and Sunday subscriptions offered to new readers until after the election on Nov 6 1908 for one dollar with a 31 50 rate. The paper boasts exclusive Iowa news service AP reports Ding cartoons fearless editorials and early morning delivery to Iowa post offices and rural routes. Remittance to Des Moines or publisher with no extra charge.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Iowa
Associated Press
Ding
Register and Leader
Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming long use and perfect results. The ad states the pills relieve without discomfort and are the best remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. 25 cents at Will A Hamlet's drug store.
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Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Local Resident
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve calling it the best in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns or wounds. Available for 25 cents at Hamler’s drug store.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Avery
Temperature Reading Records 93 Degrees Today
A waterworks thermometer registered 93 degrees today indicating hot weather conditions.
Frazier Sentenced for Assault and Battery in County Court
Ralph E. Frazier of East Sixth Street was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail after pleading guilty to assault and battery filed by his wife, formerly Miss Emigh. The case notes a history of domestic violence and an alleged poisoning attempt with carbolic acid, but no charge was filed on that count. The sentence followed default on a $100 fine.
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Ralph E. Frazier
East Sixth Street
Court of Justice
Pressnall
Miss Emigh
Frazier
Baseball scores yesterday across leagues
Chicago beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 while Washington defeated St Louis 3 to 2 Detroit edged Boston 5 to 1 Cleveland routed New York 146 to 1 In the National League Pittsburg lost to Boston 3 2 Cincinnati won over Brooklyn 7 to 6 New York topped Chicago 11 to 0 Philadelphia defeated St Louis 8 to 1
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
New York
National League
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Man Killed on Show Grounds Rumor Debunked
A baseless tale circulated claiming a man died during show loading after being struck by a collapsing tent pole. The report lacked evidence and serves only to illustrate the spread of misinformation and the ignorance of its author.
New Pump Performing Well at Wattworks
The Wattworks new pump operates smoothly and maintains proper pressure since installation. Mr. Martin, who installed it, left for Fort Dodge, while Engineer Archer of Kansas City is en route to inspect the project.
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Martin
Fort Dodge
Archer
Kansas City
Hardman in Poor Health Acknowledged by L T Spangler
L T Spangler reports friend Mr Hardman of Hancock is gravely ill with heart trouble and dropsy and may not survive. Spangler plans to travel to Hancock to visit soon.
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Mr. Hardman
L. T. Spangler
Hancock
Mr. Spangler
Sincere thanks to neighbors for kindness during sickness and death
The Kohlacheen family expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. This note from Mrs Henry Kohlacheen and children extends appreciation for support and sympathy.
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Henry Kohlacheen
Dance at Hibernian Hall Draws Fair Crowd
The dance at Hibernian hall last evening was well attended and enjoyed by all. The Northwestern orchestra provided delightful music for the hop.
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Hibernian Hall
Northwestern Orchestra
Sheriff Receives Training Dogs From Beatrice Veterinarian
Sheriff Duval has received from Dr. Fulton at Beatrice the two dogs he has been training for the sheriff and will keep them at his kennels near the city.
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Duval
Dr. Fulton
Beatrice, Neb
Miss Colwell Performs At Vosehall This Evening
Miss Colwell will present a muai ecale at Vosehall this evening. A good program has been prepared and attendance is urged.
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Miss Pear
Colwell
Vosehall
Hay for Sale At Farm Near Sixth Street
For a short time only F will sell at the farm one mile west on Sixth street choice well cured timothy hay for 36.00 per ton A A Mickel.
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Sixth Street
Choice
Local Showers Tonight Then Warmer Northeast
Weather forecast notes local showers tonight or Friday with a warmer northeast portion tonight and cooler temperatures expected Friday.
People Who Come and Go in the City Today
A long list of visitors and residents in town with travels to Audubon Griswold Adair Omaha and Wisconsin. Names include Florence Hopley Frances Minor W C Layland A N Gaylord Cora Kelloway Mapel Clark Hulda Heinke J A Gates Anna Byers Lena Olsen Mary McCourt and many others visiting circus events or staying with relatives. A near choking incident involving W W Eller is also noted.
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A. N. Gaylord
Colorado
Cora Kelloway
Adair
Mapel Clark
Griswold
Florence Fudge
Wek
Stuart
Hulda Heinke
Wiota
Mesdames Krause
Pagel
J. A. Gates
Audubon
Avoca
Adolph Woodward
Albert Johnson
Willie
Spirit Lake
Frederick
Maine
Spelman
Council Bluffs
H. P. Stobart
The
Farmers’ Messenger
Des Moines
M. A. Sands
Leone
Lewis
Sands
Minnie Schilling
Emma Wisch
C. A. Hully
Fay Jenkins
Anita
Lela Ferryman
Clara Vredenburgh
Pearl Colwell
Anthony Peterson
Harlan
J. H. Vinson
Chicago
Charles Dallinger
Omaha
Ethel Shulte
Eva Lane
Massena
John Pace
Frances Bishop
Tennant
Hamler
Lola Hamler
June Childs
L. C. Temple
Colorado Springs
J. A. Gingery
Baby
Decatur
Ill
Earlham
Belle Jenkins
Extra
J. A. Beatty
Beatty
Valentine
Casey
F. N
Jabes
George
Dennison
la Porte
Ind
C. D. Dennison
Canada
Clarence MecCarville
Winne Furniture
Clarence
Blanche
Mable Casady
Dexter
Salt Lake City
Utah
Margaret Burr
Tacoma
F. H. Burr
Claude Blakesley
Hidora
R. Harding
Dorothy
June
Fort Dodge
Spokane
Wash
W. BR. Campbell
al. ‘Smith
Neola
Campbell
Miss Byers
Byers
G. B. Holland
Pullman
Sam Deen
Mr. Deen
Daily News
W. K. Carey
John Gray
B. €. Harris
Rev. Kelly
W. W. Eller
Take a Vacation Warns Travel Health Aid
A travel advisory urges taking Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on trips to woods fields mountains or seashore. The notice claims it is essential and unavailable on trains or ships and promotes Atlantic Drugs Company as seller.
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Atlantic Drugs Company
Subscription Drives Firemen Hose Team Fund in River City
A town note shows the Firemen's Morse Hose Team Fund up by 40 dollars since the last report. Donors include John W. Scott, Dr. Macomber, and C. L. Herring. total receipts reach 800 dollars from individuals and firms such as Atlantic Canning, W. T. Joyce Company, J. A. Campbell & Sons, and others.
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John W. Scott
Dr. Macomber
C. L. Herring
Atlantic Canning, Company
W. T. Joyce Company
J. A. Campbell & Sons
Oransky
E. Crawford
Sean
Deering & Son
Scee Sane
Litterst
A. J. Gillespie
H. J. Sievers
L. P. P. Dull
BH. C
Swab
Con’ Enright
Emily Parsons
L. Herring
A. P. Macomber
John We
Boy’s Life Saved By Remedy After Dysentery Attack
A four year old nearly died from severe dysentery until two physicians gave up. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy was fed with taster oil per directions and cured him, according to William H. Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama. He claims the remedy saves many children yearly and recommends Atlantic Drug Co as seller.
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Chamberlain
William H. Stroling
Carbon Hill
Ala
Atlantic Drug Co
Which Way Did It Turn in the Double Somersault
After the show a crowd disputed the car’s motion in a double somersault. Bets were placed on direction and some settled on the ground that the car turned backwards. Thousands witnessed the stunt and many claim to know the path it took.
Schoolhouse Moved Case to Be Heard by County Superintendent
Grant township residents appeal to County Superintendent Mrs Bertha Johnson after the board rejected a removal proposal for schoolhouse No 5. The case concerns moving the four miles north of Anita and will be heard Monday.
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Grant Township
Bertha Johnson
Anita
State examinations results for teachers announced
Mrs Johnson county superintendent reports marks from state superintendent on exams held during normal. A good percent of teachers passed in all branches. Certificates expected late this week or early next.
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Johnson
Silver on Hand at Atlantic National Bank After Circus Visit
The Atlantic National Bank reports cash from Ringlings show day totaling five thousand five hundred eighty dollars and about one thousand more from local people, bringing the day’s receipts to nearly seven thousand dollars.
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Atlantic National Bank
Ringlings
Hupp subscribes $5 to firemen horse hose fund
T. A Hupp subscribed five dollars today to the horse hose team fund of the firemen though too late to list with other subscriptions. He says it is a good cause and he is heartily in accord with it.
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T. A Hupp
Hupp
Dr Kings New Discovery touted by Auburn Center woman
Mrs B R Pierson of Auburn Center Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a lasting remedy for lung trouble and persistent coughs. She says other treatments only offered temporary relief and forecasts restored health with continued use. The remedy, sold at Will A Hamler's drug store, costs 60 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
B. R. Pierson
Auburn Center
Will A. Hamler
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Hood
Man
Atlantic Evening
Florence Hopley
Elliott
Frances Minor
W. C. Layland
W. P. Turner
Fern Cockrell
City
Cecil Wasson
Dean Newcomb
Mesdames Beine
Jasper
C. C. Eggers
Ruth
Clare Swart
Jessie Gifford
West Liberty
Kittie McMenamin
Oakland
C. Strittmatter
G. W. B. Fletcher
Lewis Standard
Stauffacher
James
Edna Worthing
Worth
Locust Street
Ed. Carroll
Mary
Mary McCourt
Mae Harris
W. A. Hamler
Carrie Ballard
Emma Hansen
Louise Hostetler
Atchison, Kans
T. J. Warren
Miss Havens
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