Congress Work Praised by Returnee Smith
Congressman Walter T. Smith returns from Washington and defends the recent session as among the most important in years. He cites currency compromise, clearing house provisions, state and municipal bonds, and employers liability as key acts, and predicts Taft’s nomination is assured with possible Dolliver as VP option. He thanks Senator Allison for renomination support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Smith
Congress
Walter TI. Smith
Washington
East
Omaha
Claes
Senate
Clearing House Association
Jegistar Congressman Smith
United States
Allison
United States Senate
Ninth
New Businesses Opening on Walnut Street
A laundry by T E Goodell in the old Zook building near the post office will be ready next week with complete equipment. A new moving picture show, nicknamed the Nickledom, will open on Walnut street under J M McAvoy and charge five cents admission. A shining parlor with pantorium is being fitted in R Lorenzen’s Walnut street building and will open soon. Walnut street shows a local boom.
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T. E. Goodell
Zook
Post Office
Goodell
Walnut Street
J. M. McAvoy
Audubon
Jake Weltzel
R. Lorenzen
Baseball Scores From Yesterday In American Leagues
Baseball scores and results from yesterday across Western, National and American Leagues. Omaha beat Denver 5 to 2 and Lincoln 2 to Sioux City 0 in the Western League. Des Moines won 4 to 3 in thirteen innings over Pueblo. Brooklyn defeated Chicago 2 to 0 and Cincinnati beat Boston 8 to 5 in the National League while Pittsburg edged New York 1 to 0 and St. Louis prevailed 1 to 0 over Philadelphia. In the American League St. Louis beat Washington 4 to 2 and Chicago won 3 to 2 over Philadelphia. Boston routed Cleveland 8 to 4 in eleven innings. Detroit triumphed 7 to 6 over New York in thirteen innings. American Association games saw Kansas City 1 Columbus 0. Milwaukee 4 Toledo 2 in the first game. Toledo 6 Milwaukee 0 in the second. St. Paul 5 Indianapolis 4 in thirteen innings. and St. Paul 8 Indianapolis 6 in the second game. Also notes list the death of William C. Swires at Durango Colorado at 48 after rheumatism from service in the Philippines. He was unmarried and a former resident of the city. Interment occurred today.
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Omaha
Denver
Lincoln
Sioux City
Des Moines
Pueblo
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
American Association
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
William C. Swires
Guy Swires
Durango
Colo
Philippines
Weather Forecast For JOWA: Partly Cloudy Showers Likely
Partly cloudy conditions with probable showers in the west tonight or Friday. Temperatures gradually rise through the period as coastal winds ease.
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Jowa
Elks Observe Their Anniversary at Atlantic Lodge No 445
Atlantic lodge No 445 of the Elks celebrated its tenth anniversary at the clubhouse with over a hundred attendees, including many from out of town. Ten candidates were initiated, a four course banquet followed by toasts, and a cake cutting honoring past exalted rulers.
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Atlantic Lodge
B. R. Wasson
J. H. Marshall
James Harris
Harry Hopley
Russ Hodgkins
Merchant’s Cafe
Carl [Itterst
A. M. Petite
G. G. Jeck
L. T. Spangler
F. W. Porterfield
C. B. Osborne
W. W. Eller
Carl Litterst
The
Elks’ Order
W. M. Smiley
John Fletcher
G. H. Read
Avoca
W. H. Schilling
Messrs. Ramsdell
Stewart
Bowen
C. R. Graham
Des Moines
Smith
Mason City
Bichoff
Lincoln
Hugh Reinig
B. G. Ault
Griswold
L. Bisom
Brayton
Adolph Woodward
F. W. Beebe
Wiota
J. P. Harris
Lewis
Board Finishes Labor With Adjournment in June Session
The board of supervisors adjourned at noon to await an adjourned June session to address the county division petition from the southeast area. They deferred action on districting until a general county expression is obtained. The board approved most claims and primary expenses, rebated $800 tax to J J Ayres and wife as he is an old soldier, and refunded a road poll tax for Frank Pellett due to error. Members settled per diem and mileage for the four days: Taylor 16.80, McMartin 18.40, Mullins 16.00, Smith 17.80, Fulton 17.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
J. J. Ayres
Mr. Ayres
Frank Pellett
W. B. Taylor
A. I. McMartin
L. F. Mullins
C. C. Smith
Charles S. Fulton
Six Bands To Attend Southwest Iowa Firemen Journey
Six bands will visit during the firemen’s journey on July 3 and 4 in Atlantic. Officials predict one of the greatest times in years as large crowds are expected. The housing committee asks residents with rooms to let to inform them, since hotels may be unable to house all visitors and private rooms are needed.
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Iowa
Atlantic
Brother of C W Otto Dies in Buffalo
C W Otto received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his brother William Otto in Buffalo New York. The deceased was in good health during a recent visit to Buffalo for their father’s death and the news came as a shock. Otto will not attend the funeral due to the distance.
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C. W. Otto
William Otto
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr .Otto
Rooms and Board Requested for Firemen's Tournament
In advance of the coming firemen's tournament, organizers seek lodging and meals. The committee asks anyone who can provide rooms with or without meals to notify George W. Towne, president of the arrangements committee, at his office on East Fourth Street.
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George W. Towne
East Fourth Street
Ford Times photo shows Cum ming with governor in Ford
A Ford Times issue from Detroit features a half tone from a Governor Cum ming incident during the primary campaign. The image, taken in this city, shows the governor and party in a Ford at Ron Herring's garage before departing for Massena.
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Ford Times
Ford Automobile Company
Detroit
Mich
Cumming
Ford
Treasurer Crigman Heads to Albert Lea for Visit
County Treasurer William Crigman, previously at Cedar Rapids, has departed for Albert Lea Minnesota for a temporary visit. He plans to stay for a period and will be staying in the area during the visit.
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Albert Lea
William Crigman
Cedar Rapids
Albert Lea, Minn
People Come and Go in Avoca Visit Highlights
A string of brief notes lists locals traveling, returning home, and visiting relatives or conducting business. Names include Guy A. Lee, J. A. B. Myers, T. H. Whitney, M. Cole, Albert Johnson, Mrs. Nes Jensen, Peter Lynch, Miss Lauder, Mrs. John Anderson, Lou Barnhart, Mrs. Charles Nelson, Peter Hopley, W. A. Follett, Dr. F. M. Cole, E. J. Young, Ira Lyle, J. W. Cuykendall, Carl Litterest, Joe Frank, George Towne, and Dale Morrow with varied trips to Chicago, Omaha, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Seattle, and connections in Audubon, Battle Creek, and Sal t Lake City. The item notes a mass meeting for southwest Iowa Firemen and a bread
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Albert Johnson
John Scoshee
Miklesen
Wonsmus
Audubon
Nes Jensen
Peter Lynch
Walnut Street
Anita
Miss Lauder
Chicago
F. C. Schain
John Anderson
Davenport
Albert
Lou Barnhart
Denver
Charles Nelson
Maine
Peter Hopley
Lewis
Salt Lake City
W. A. Follett
Des Moines
U. N
F. M. Cole
Battle Creek
C. M
C. EB. Cole
E. J. Young
Victoria
B. C
Ira Lyle
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong
J. W. Cuykendall
Spirit Lake
Carl Litterest
Joe Frank
Seattle
Wash
Joe
George Towne
Shelby
Avoca
Southwest
Iowa
Dale ‘Morrow
Hospital operations report on Franklin Dilger and Bertha Richardson
Frank Dilger underwent morning surgery for a long standing rectal issue and is doing nicely. Bertha Richardson of Adair was operated on today and is also recovering well as a patient of Dr. Zook.
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Frank Dilger
Bertha Richardson
Adair
Zook
Gillette storehead travels west on vacation
E. J. Gillette of the Gillette store returns from a westward trip visiting Idaho Falls and other points during a vacation from business duties. The journey included a pleasant sojourn and travel experiences. Sore Nipples. A cure may be effected by applying Chamberlains Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off before nursing. Many trained nurses use this salve with best results. For sale by Atlantic Drug Co.
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E. J. Gillette
Gillette
Idaho Falls
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
Murder Suspect Brother Linked In Manning Death
Joseph Dillingham was found dead with a crushed skull in a hay chute at the Manning stock yards. Authorities suspect his brother Frank committed the murder while intoxicated, with bloodstains supporting the case. The two brothers had a volatile history and poor family circumstances. Separately, Anita baseball defeated Merchants Greys 7 to 1 in a high scoring seventh inning, highlighted by a trio of three baggers and strong umpiring by Marshall.
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State Penitentiary
Than Dillingham
Joseph
Frank Dilingham
Frank
Anita
Merchants’ Greys
Reese
Atlantic
Anita Bunch
Greys
Marshall
Henry Field Visits Des Moines Seed Man Leader
Henry Field of Shenandoah, seedman, visited Des Moines for a state seed men meeting and called at the office here. He runs a Shenandoah printing plant linked to his seed business and notes its rapid growth with a large postage bill last year. Field is described as a genial gentleman and advertiser who often travels this way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Field
Shenandoah
Wilbur Deering
Mr. Field
Des Moines
Field
Shenan
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Walter I. Smith
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Department
Nut Street
New Shining Parlor
Allatic
ELKS
Lodge
Ihe
Peti
Ron Herring
Ball Park
Old Timers
the High School
Eaders
Atlantic Evening News
Guy A. Lee
Illinois
J. A. B. Myers
T. H. Whitney
M. Cole
Manning
Brother
Sreen Bay Lumber Gu
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