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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
National republican convention in Chicago on June 1. Republican and Democratic county contests June 2. Republican state convention at Waterloo on July 1. Democratic state convention at Sioux City on Tuesday July 7. National Democratic convention in Denver on Tuesday July 7. General election on Tuesday in November.
I P Chase secretary treasurer of The News Publishing Company sworn that the paid circulation of the Atlantic Evening News in Atlantic Cass County Iowa on the day of June 1908 was 1 242 copies. Subscribed and sworn before me June 4 1908 by E P Chase notary Flarry Cavenaugh Cass Co Iowa.
The piece lauds the startling defeat of Albert B. Cummins challenging his entrenched Iowa political machine. It notes his talent and appeal, warns of personal ambition overshadowing public duty, and argues ongoing power within his party harms the state, while his continuous crusade and conspiratorial framing wear on voters.
A promotional blurb touts Herpicide as the original scalp germicide that kills the parasite feeding on hair roots. It argues against using Cantharides Vaseline glycerine or similar products for dandruff and baldness, noting Herpicide is available via druggists and in two sizes 50 cents and one dollar from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan and Atlantic Drug Company.
The piece argues Cummins’ pledge not to run against Allison collapsed, prompting public backlash and urging a shift from personalism to issue-based politics. It profiles Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs, detailing his electoral history, background, and rising influence on the Republican side as a contrasting, independent figure in Iowa’s political landscape.
A statement from John W. Scott of Atlantic Iowa dated June 4 1908 thanks Cass County Republicans for support in the primary canvass. He affirms loyalty to the Republican Party pledges continued party work regardless of election outcome and seeks Republican success in November and future elections.
Notice asks any persons who have moved since the Canvas for the city directory published by The News to inform the office immediately to enable corrections. Graduation gifts advertised at OConnell's.
Mark Nicols visits his brother in Muskatine while Henry Franks and Charley Frank tour Atlantic. H H Rohner calls on the Kohlsheins, Rev H Broadfoot leads services at Galion, farmers begin plowing corn. Mrs Johnson arrives from St Clair County Mo with household goods to live on the Tom McFadden farm.
Green Bay Lumber Co offers screen doors in all styles and a range of prices. Visit the showroom to compare options and find the right door for home or project.
A partial OCR line lists liabilities and numbers including 8,781 86 95,600 89 915 84 25,000 00 15,000 00 1,25u (0) 284,064 64, suggesting a financial statement with multiple entries though lacking context and headings.
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