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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
2
Associate Editor F Chase. Post office entry at Atlantic Iowa as second class matter under Act of March 3 1875. Warrarang member Iowa Evening Press Assn official paper of the county.
The Fifteenth Judicial District of Iowa Republicans meet in Council Bluffs July 19 at 1 PM to pick three District Court candidates for the November 1910 election. County conventions assign delegates. W R Green A B Thornell and O D Wheeler are the declared nominees. The piece also comments on local political dynamics and positions Cummins as temporary state convention chair.
The piece surveys political crosswinds as Senator Borah and various insurgents face pressure from Taft loyalists and insurgent blocs. It notes comments on committee power, the idea of a strong party line, and criticism of western conservatism led by Hughes and Heyburn. It also touches on railroads, labor costs, and potential financial strain without resorting to sensational detail.
The Post Office Department enforces its second class rule limiting dailies to three months arrears and weeklies to one year arrears. The News urges subscribers to pay up in advance, citing risk of losing second class status and paying per-copy postage. Local paper stresses its value and asks readers to settle accounts now.
A bon fire behind Harrison's drug store near Cumberland last Saturday sparked a panic at a moving picture show. Smoke seen from the north windows caused many to flee toward exits, fearing a larger blaze. Most regained calm as workers soothed frightened patrons, avoiding injuries.
In Cary, J B Rockkfellow discusses how men vary in what they would do with wealth, recounting a Washington encounter with Champ Clark. Karl Irving of Lord & Thomas notes his agency's two and a half million dollars in business last year and growth plans. A Cass county farmer predicts good corn weather with rain. The insurgent theory of replacing officials clashes with practical politics as Cummins retires.
Cumberland June 17 Albert Stormer a sixteen year old boy living northwest of town suffered severe burns to the face from an exploding home made cannon he was testing He was brought to Dr Weaver s office where powder was removed and wound dressed with concern for recovery despite the severity of injuries
A good sized crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peterman home in Cumberland on Tuesday to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Neighbors brought baskets, shared a noon dinner, and Rev. Jackson Giddens spoke briefly offering congratulations and presented a silver service. All wished the couple many more years of happiness and contentment.
Prof King of Ames delivered a lecture to Normalites last night praised as good and full of useful ideas. Attendees left impressed by the content and the impression that teachers were better equipped by the lecture's insights.
A brief notice places dentist Dre Ti EK Williams at Alexander's store location. The fragment notes a professional presence in the area, with no additional context on services or dates.
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