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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary newspaper masthead from Atlantic shows post office filing as second class matter under the 1879 act. Editor F Chase and associate editor P Chase are listed with contact lines. Budgeted subscription rates shown include 2.50 and 3.00 and 4.00 values, but the full context is unclear.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads to grant Iowa feeders and shippers the same feeding in transit rates already allowed in Nebraska, saving Iowa producers an estimated 100000 to 300000 dollars annually. The ruling also limits Iowa live stock rates from Council Bluffs to Valley Junction, directing reduction toward Missouri River territory. This decision, a major win for the Corn Belt Meat Producers, marks a significant impact for Iowa stockmen and the regional meat industry.
Mr and Mrs J G Whitney hosted a dinner with Mrs Pluma Carruthers and Mr and Mrs Innes Brown as guests of honor. Nasturtium centerpiece and Japanese water color cards noted the occasion. At the Locke home on Locust street, Edith Kinsman from Pasadena joined relatives hosting twenty guests for games piano numbers by Rowena Bailey Jessie Shannon Effie Locke and songs by Bailey. Dainty refreshments followed. Straw $1.00 per load. While threshing at west end of Second and Sixth streets. dt A A Mickel
A state factory inspector visited the Atlantic Canning Company city plant yesterday responding to a complaint by a discharged employee. He conducted a thorough inspection and commended the factory for compliance with factory laws, noting only an uncovered unused machine part used in corn canning season.
One of the essentials for happy homes is reliable information about health and trusted products. The text promotes the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, endorsed by physicians and the Well Informed of the World, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
The money raising sale at Christen sen Bros store began yesterday and crowds have been large since the start. Patrons report bargains as advertised and more, with Mr. Meinhard in charge expressing strong satisfaction and optimism for a records-setting event. Buy binding twine at Kirk's Deering Standard Loc. d-w-2t.
Real estate transfers show Elizabeth Zuch and others to Anna Step per qed July 6 1908 with described partial lot lines on Atlantic. Theodore Kurig and wife convey to Geo F Lang with specific lot dimensions on Atlantic. Charlotte H B T Montgomery to Elizabeth Shepard with Ta-34 parcel reference. Also a Wend warning note: see Kirk's fence prices. A Des Moines suicide attempt by Wynette Blackman involving potash tablets is reported with recovery expected.
The Cass county R F D carriers met at the post office on Sunday July 16 electing A T Smith president C P Noon vice president and A W Brown secretary and treasurer with about fifteen carriers in attendance H H Howell of Cumberland was chosen delegate to the Des Moines state meeting August 19 20 The annual picnic is set for Labor Day at Pratt's Grove Also note ad urging: when you need buggies see Kirk. d w 21 Marne Young People Wed Arthur Meredith and Elinore Allen were married at Avoca Tuesday evening Both come from prominent local families with the groom son of the late T O Meredith and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs L Allen The paper offers best wishes.
Paul Edwards of Wiota nearly drowned during a group swim when a companion pushed him from a log into eight feet of water. William George sprang in and pulled him out, saving his life.
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