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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
5
Chicago markets report hog receipts 27 000 mixed and butchers 5 70 to 7 0 beef cattle 4 80 to 7 35 cows and heifers 2 40 to 6 14 stockers 3 65 to 5 90 sheep 3 50 to 5 25 lambs 4 59 to 0 75 grain wheat 87c corn 60c oats 42c barley 50c rye 60c produce butter 18 20c eggs 12c potatoes 60c hay 7 00 to 10 00 straw 6 00 eggers bros advertise commencement goods.
The Des Moines Register and Leader offers a special short term subscription deal through January 1, 1909, at $2.00 for daily and Sunday combined. The paper promises fair unbiased political coverage, reliable Iowa news, editorials, markets, and sports cartoons, delivering to most rural routes the same day.
The Des Moines Pikers overwhelmed the Greys 13 to 1 as Monk Reese pitched for the visitors. Nine hits by Des Moines contrasted with costly errors by the Greys, quashing any late comeback hopes.
The Musson brothers are unloading a car load of new cable for use on their lines in this city. They will inspect and upgrade the system to a higher standard, and their thriving business is praised for its continued public service.
Aston & Co advertise a large western Iowa moving outfit run by a ten year veteran. The firm invites inquiries for big orders and promises satisfaction or no pay, with contact points at Aston's Livery phones.
William E. Curtis, a renowned correspondent, discusses William Bailon. He asserts Bailon has enacted more useful legislation than any other legislator in this country or any other government, though not generating as much uproar as Alexander or Julius Caesar.
A charitable organization opens a New York restaurant at 200 Clinton Street offering a full course meal for seven cents. Soup, entree, meat, bread and tea or coffee are served. Meals aim to be wholesome and well prepared with plans to serve twice daily from 11 am to 1 pm and 5 to 7 pm.
Walter serves soup and comments on the rain as a London diner jokes that the weather tastes like the soup. The exchange captures a humorous moment from the London Tatler with witty banter between waiter and diner.
A farmer and Republican from Clinton County Iowa writes Governor Cummins asking direct questions on reciprocity with Canada butter and egg duty free access, prohibition, liquor campaign funds, party loyalty, and political statements. The letter requests explicit yes or no answers and a public reply for publication.
Governor Cumming touts his reform record including pure food and seed laws and railroad limits, while critics note his shifts to suit self interests. The piece traces his stance on primaries, anti-pass measures, and railroad legislation, questioning loyalty to Republican reform ideals.
The Iowa governor defends higher state outlays by citing capitol completion and monument dedications while omitting lavish acts by predecessors. He notes costlier receptions for presidents and a 1,800 taxpaying expense for the launch of the cruiser Des Moines, urging reform and economy in governance.
The governor accused opponents of misrepresenting the treasury during a southern town stop. He claimed funds were not empty but held hundreds of thousands. opponents noted the treasurer asked county treasurers to remit half of March collections by March 26 to meet April demands, amid a reported surplus earlier tied to land and railroad valuation changes and tax levy effects.
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