Fourteen Agree to Join with $10 Membership Fee
At the Firemen’s hall last evening a meeting to form a Commercial Association drew only fourteen attendees yet hopeful energy. J H Simmons and F M Nebe led, with about 50 signatures on a join paper. the group settled on a $10 membership, pledging to secure more signers and noting potential seed money from existing associations. Names of initial members and supporting firms were listed, and the committee was tasked to broaden outreach.
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Atlantic
J.H. Simmons
F. M. Nebe
Nebe
J. H.simmons
Clyde T. Campbell
Messrs
Dale Moron
E. E. Marquis
Stier Grocery Company
No Two Alike Tailor Ad Promotes Custom Fit
An old advertisement asserts no two men measure alike in military exams, arguing for tailored garments. It touts a merchant tailor offering custom suits, claiming specialized sizing and gas stoves are part of modern home upgrades.
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United States
New Whitlock Cylinder Press to Upgrade The News
A modern Whitlock cylinder press, capable of printing four pages of seven columns, is en route and to arrive within a week or ten days. The News will expand to eight pages daily, moving from six columns, and will use the new press for high grade job printing and book work, boosting efficiency in Cass county.
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Whitlock
Cass County
Real Estate Transfers and Pantry Sale Notice
Real estate transfers dated June 3 1909 include Homer Kirkham and wf to Andrew Johnson for 3000 dollars. H M Reinig et al to George Schuler for 2000 dollars. C C Conrad to Alex Wallace for 1000 dollars. Lizzie A Conerd to H Rattenberg for 3560 dollars. John Pipher and wf to BE Huckins for 2150 dollars. The Civics club announces a pantry sale at Bailey's Store Saturday June 5 at 10 o'clock.
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Tansfers
Homer Kirkham
Andrew Johnson
H. M. Reinig
George Schuler
C. Conrad
Alex Wallace Wa
Atlantic
Lizzie A. Conerd
Rattenberg
John Pipher
BE. G
Huckins
Griswold
Civics Club
Bailey’s
Delahoyde Family Visit for Chicago Medical Consult
Mr and Mrs Ed Delahoyde of Extra traveled to Chicago with their young son John to see a specialist about his long standing withered limb. The physician’s evaluation offered encouragement and noted notable improvement. The couple also visited Rev Bell in Chicago where his condition worsened and four doctors were in consultation last evening.
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Ed Delahoyde
Extra
Chicago
John
Des Moines W M S Leader to Speak in Atlantic
Miss Elizabeth Pearson, branch president of the W M S of the M B church in Des Moines, will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning and invites the ladies of the church, especially WFP MS members, to meet in the League room at 3 PM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Pearson
Des Moines
M. B. Church
Atlantic
This Means You Walk Fund Drive Initiated
A push to secure funds for a permanent cemetery walk involves solicitors visiting many people. Readers wishing to contribute should contact Fred Alexander Jones Theo G Steinike Rh Bailey A McWaid or visit listed places to sign the paper. Subscriptions are sought by Saturday to decide if the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alexander J. B. Jones
Theo
G. Steinkerh. Bailey
A. McWaid
Big Attendance at Elk Horn Meeting Draws Delegates
A large Danish church gathering at Elk Horn attracts many delegates passing through town. The A. N. &. is running two coaches on the trains to handle the crowd and ensure smooth transport for attendees.
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Elk Horn
A. N
Reverend to Deliver Commencement Address at Berea
Rev George left the city this afternoon for Berea to deliver the graduation talk on Education. The subject promises meaningful insights for the graduates and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Berea
Gong
Ford Cars Lead in New York to Seattle Auto Race
Ford automobiles dominate the early stage from New York toward Seattle. C L Herring of the Atlantic Automobile Company reports the Ford group leading at Buffalo with arrivals on time and without incident. A six cylinder 40 horsepower Ford pace car guides the field, with two Ford entries in the race.
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C. L. Herring
Atlantic Automobile Company
New York
Seattle
Ford
Buffalo
Mining Stock Buying Guide From a Wacky Exchange
A satirical guide says mining stock should be bought in the dark of the moon from a unknown dealer and paid with sin lead money. It jokes that long certificates suit pantry shelves while short ones fit bottom drawers and that engraved stock can be used for flea kiting. It notes health concerns from ink and suggests odd uses for stock under carpets and bedding the horse.
Audubon Auto Supply Company Forms New Auto Firm
Audubon introduces Audubon Auto Supply Company to handle auto supplies repair work and Mason car sales. The outfit aims to serve local motorists with parts service and vehicle care under one roof.
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New Auto Company
Audubon
Audubon Auto Supply Company
New Rock Island Time Card Takes Effect Sunday
The Rock Island schedules a new time card to start Sunday morning June 6 at 12 01. Eastbound trains shift to new arrival times including Number 8 at 5 10 am Number 16 at 9 05 am swapped from 9 25 am and Number 26 a through fast train at 9 53 am Number 64 at 1 17 pm and Number 6 at 6 52 pm Number 14 8 18 pm unchanged. Westbound shifts move Numbers 13 at 6 00 am 9 at 9 53 am 5 at 11 10 am 17 at 2 15 pm 63 at 7 23 pm and 7 at 9 65 pm with second Number 26 at 12 57 pm. Branches unchanged.
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Rock Island
Merchants' Greys vs Invincibles of Council Bluffs lineup
Sunday baseball game lineup lists Invincibles Frank Smith and teammates Wm Homback Evers Knudsen Phillips Robinson Scanlan Boyne Wickham Anderson Petersen plus Merchants' Greys H Franklin Sargent Hammond Barnhart White Marshall Ross and Franklin.
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The
Merchants’ Greys
Invincibles
Council Bluffs
Frank Smith
Wm. Homback
Wm. Evers
Harry Knudsen
Herbert Phillips
Earl Robinson
Mat Scanlan
S. Marshall
Hammond
Wreght
Barnhart
White
H. Marshall
Ross
G. Franklin
Dahlberg
Smith
Mer
Weather forecast for Iowa indicates cooler east portion
The forecast calls for fair conditions across Iowa tonight with cooler temperatures especially in the extreme east. Saturday is expected to remain fair with continued cooler air lingering in the east.
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Iowa
Late News of the County Highlights Local Happenings
The county’s late news notes a new telephone office being erected on Main Street in Maine. sales include H A Gifford selling grey geldings to Baird Zimmermann for 635 dollars. Weddings involve Vern Cochran and Eva McNeely in Anita, and George Cromley with Edith Haladay in Des Moines. The Griswold and Center-area events include school staff appointments and a veterans reunion plan. A district court case, Frazier v Holstrum, ended with 300 dollars in damages to the plaintiff. Public notices cover Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meetings in Atlantic and attendance from Audubon. Des Moines native O C Van Slyke recovers from lockjaw after a fire injury.
New Superintendent Named at Audubon Iowa City
Henry P. Smith of Iowa City was selected by the Audubon schools board as superintendent. The Atlantic Northern and Southern delivered 17,000 pounds of butter last week. National Bank Examiner H M Bostwick was in town reviewing the books of the National Bank.
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Audubon
Henry P. Smith
Iowa City
Atlantic Northern & Southern
Bark Examiner
H.M. Bostwick
National ‘Bank Examiner
National Bank
Ladies Aid Kensington at Mrs Morris home
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a Kensington at the home of Mrs. T. B. Morris on Tuesday afternoon June 8.
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Kensingtons
Congregational Ladies Union
Kensington
C. W. Curtis
Jung
Add
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
T. B. Morris
Secret early wedding of Grant couple reported
The Elliott Graphic describes the marriage of Miss Anna Marvick and A F Brielley, a well known Grant couple. Though wed last Christmas, the ceremony was kept secret until recently. The bride teaches in Grant schools and the couple will live near Sciola on the groom's farm.
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Elliott
Grant
Anna Marvick
A. F. Brielley
Sciola
Rev Bell’s Condition Shows No Worsening in Chicago
A telegram to H. M. Beorman reports Rev. O. P. Bell is holding his own amid typhoid fever in Chicago. Relatives and friends here express relief at the hopeful update after anxious wait for news. COOKE WITH GAS.
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Rev. Bell
H. M. Beorman
Campbell Family Notice of Funeral Return
Dr. C. L. Campbell returned this morning from Bittsburgh Pennsylvania where he attended the funeral of his sister the late Mrs. King.
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Campbell
C. L. Campbell
Bittsburgh
Penn
Mrs. King
City Council Holds Special Evening Session
The city council meets this evening in a special session to address several urgent matters demanding the council's attention.
Pinesalve Sold By W T Palmer & Co Drug Store
Antiseptic Pinealve advertised as thoroughly healing and cleansing and capable of soothing and stopping pain. Sold by W T Palmer and Co drug store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Local Personal Items Highlight Area Residents
H S Raitenberg and family spent the day at Kimballton and Elk Horn yesterday. Mrs. Eddy at 201 Linn street has been ill for some time but is reported better. Mrs. Ralph Hammond recently at the hospital is improving nicely. Mrs QO D Hill and children of Stuart visit the Johnsons. Fred Hughes resigns as linotype operator. Mrs Harry Dinges may take his place. H Hodges leaves for Mason City to attend the grand council of the U C T as delegate. local council hopes to host the meeting next year.
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H. S. Raitenberg
Kimballton
Elk Horn
Eddy
Linn Street
Ralph Hammond
QO. D. Hill
Stuart
H. C. Johnson
Fred Hughes
Harry Dinges
H. Hodges
Mason City
Grand Council
The
U. Cc. T
Loca
Grand Lodge
Right to Peddle in Police Court For Licenses
A rubber-heel vendor, Civil War veteran, appeared before Mayor Straight for peddling without a license. He proved he sold wares wholesale or retail for a large company, so he was released to ply his trade. Two men who drank wine were in police court, one yesterday and one today, and were fined.
Custom tailoring and imitations in a small town notice
Quality counts in a cluttered catalog of ads. The text notes that real gem quality and true tailor craftsmanship stand out amid abundant imitations and cheap ready to wear. It promotes custom tailoring for men and lists miscellaneous sale items and a cough remedy, then shifts to a lightning strike near Anita injuring no one but frightening a family and a frightened dog performing acrobatics.
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Gary
Robert Wilson
Anita
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