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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
2
A reader urges comparing last evening’s paper with the local field’s rival edition. He stresses presenting crisp readable news, attractive typography, and true newspaper quality. He endorses subscribing to The News as the town’s best paper.
The Fifteenth judicial district appoints Logan native Thomas Arthur as judge. Harrison county residents praise the choice and note Arthur’s local roots and merit. The Nonpareil highlights pride in homegrown leadership and cautions against turning the judiciary into a probationary bench.
Dr H K Williams, a dentist, is linked to Alexander's stere in a brief, factual note. The item identifies the practitioner and associates him with the local business location.
The editorial argues that true influence comes from truth and justice, not party loyalty, and praises a newspaper free of entangling alliances with public office. It condemns politically owned papers and stresses independence, criticizing “organ sycinders” and promoters who back all ticket nominees.
The Capital notes the strong public push to pardon Charley Thomas, serving life for Mabel Scofield’s murder. It condemns mobs in courtrooms while applauding Thomas supporters, urging the pardon power to weigh justice over passion and avoid mob rule.
A historical column contrasts Carrie Nation with other reformers, praising her direct, uncompromising methods while noting her sincerity and private grief. The piece emphasizes her willingness to pay a price for reform, her blunt honesty, and her visibility.
A long critique contrasts reformers with a half-crazed old woman loyal to family. It questions motives and notes Chicago and Illinois show the trend. The piece laments waning courtesy, recalling Don Quixote and hoping for renewed zeal.
The Canadian reciprocity bill returns to the Senate from committee with the Root amendment. Taft opposes parts yet supports the measure as Republicans and Democrats align. The President backs it for his platform, and a swift passage is anticipated as the tariff experiment proceeds. Inter Ocean note included with local social and travel items.
Residents journey to Omaha for auto races and other trips. Cumberland team lost 18 to 8 to a local club, with many visitors from Anita Des Moines and Fontanelle. Names include Krauth Bell Milhollin Welch Bancroft Myer Cruise Arnold Faulkner Wagner and Keith. Families visit kin across Nebraska and Iowa as Miss Bancroft marries George Myer in Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs Mark Anderson spent Wednesday in Walnut with friends Fred Long returned from Ames agricultural college H J Eusden and son Ralph and friend Harry Meredith visited Tabor to see Ray Huasden Mrs Lottie Hill returned from her summer trip Mrs Frank Ury shopped in Atlantic H J Husden and E Wheeler decorated windows Mrs Mack Reason shopped in Atlantic Children day exercises set at M P church Sunday morning June 26 R B Husden and Harry Meredith returned from Indianola Mrs Frank Ury joined Walnut merrymaking Esther Derby returned from Audubon Dr Frank Stewart of Chicago visiting his parents John Stewart’s ill son-in-law visit Zila Darner from Des Moines vacation Anna Christensen started work for Smiths Ralph Lois Blakeslee and Mabel Shrock of Atlantic visited Walnut to photograph the bridge Sam Simonsen and Margaret Nelson spent Wednesday in Walnut M O Trailer made an Atlantic call
Thursday and Friday saw residents travel to Avoca Atlantic Anita and Des Moines for visits and events. Dr C E Thompson Mrs W C Harvey and Rilla joined trips. I O O F and ringride attendees included Chas Grossman Ed Henry Will Wheatley Grace Trailer Bess Peacock and others. Repairs and building updates occurred as Frank West attended conventions and Ming Irene Laartz funeral proceeded through the Grove.
Wood & Savery successors to John H Wood advertise farm loans at 6 percent rate, inviting inquiries. A Di W A Hammer dentist offers evening hours at Oransky's store, phone 417.
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