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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
2
An Atlantic Drug advertisement touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets as a remedy for headaches constipation bad blood sluggish liver and sallow color promising new life health and strength for millions at 35 cents.
Notice to legal voters of Atlantic Cass County Iowa of a special election July 1 1909 to decide a five percent tax to aid Atlantic Northern and Southern Railway Company from Atlantic to Villisca. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm at multiple ward locations. Tax collected 1909 1910 1911, line completed by Dec 31 1941, interurban service within 6 days after extension completion. Mayor S W Straight declares.
The city council has ordered an election on a five percent tax in aid of the southern extension of the A N & 8 railroad. The News argues the tax aid will be voted, saying it is crucial for growth, attracting industries, increasing population, and raising property values, while delaying progress would leave Atlantic dormant.
The paper reprints a Raymond letter from May 20 detailing the Supreme Court ruling on income tax and the futility of a lawful income tax. It argues senators grandstand over the issue, noting Taft’s call for constitutional amendment as better than reviving a court-deemed unconstitutional tax. The piece urges careful reading of the president’s message to reveal the reproach for wavering senators.
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules classes at 9 45 morning sermon for children noon Sunday school. Evening program features children but Junior and Epworth League canceled for Children’s Day. Baptism notices urged to inform the pastor before morning service. The pastor quotes scripture on children’s covenant and inclusion in Christ’s Kingdom. ALBI Griffith, Pastor.
The Church of Christ and United Presbyterian mark the day with rose themed events and sermons. Rose Day features rose wear and a decorated building, with prizes for largest attendance and best offering. Services include 10 a.m. Sunday school and sermons on Christ the Great Teacher and Teaching the Gospel.
The morning service features Hark Hark My Soul by Shelley and the evening service presents Q filadsome Lights by Sullivan with Mr Miller also singing. Public invited. patriotic program planned with concerts by Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. Rev George to speak on Righteousness a Passion followed by temple-building paintings. Also mentions Sunday school and B P U times, a German Evangelical note, Episcopal service details by Rector J W Jones.
Clarence A Buskirk delivers a talk on Christian Science at the Masonic Hall. Admission is free. Event listed in 2015 notices with date marked June seventeenth.
Al Petiti remains at Griswold on Bugis Ness while George Kness is reported as much the hospital today. Mrs Seymour of Elk Horn was brought to the hospital and will be operated on later. Sam Newman the horse buyer is in the vicinity today, visiting the country. Mr and Mrs R B Taylor came from Wiota for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Stevens. Mary Anderson north of Marne had surgery at Marsh boarding house and was operated on today by Dr C L Campbell against Ludwig Hoffman who gave the anaesthetic.
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