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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
5
Promoters forecast a huge two day race meeting in Atlantic with a record crowd. Entries include auto races and horse events, with a grand auto parade at 1 30 pm and a packed program for Wednesday June 29 and Thursday June 30 featuring mile dashes, foot races, tug of war and Atlantic derby. The track is in good shape and times are expected to be fast.
The Glidden touring party and support cars swept through Atlantic between 9:30 and 10:30 am on their return east. Spectators along Second Street and Chestnut observed the procession as a mix of cars from modest to luxury models, with cadets from Northwestern aboard some press vehicles. The town was decorated and the crowd offered a warm though restrained welcome, the tour continuing without a stop.
The text suggests Red Oak and Shenandoah businesses close in afternoons during race meetings and urges others to follow for mutual benefit. It notes the races incur big expenses and the promoters need support to make the meetings successful.
The Congregational church and Sunday school plan a basket picnic on June 29 at Hammond's Grove. Those without transport should meet at the church at 10 a.m. After dinner, games and amusements for children will follow, and attendees are invited to bring hammocks.
In a message to friends, IVA WHITE states she has not withdrawn from the piano contest and will remain in the competition until its end, disputing a circulating report and asserting who started it had no right to do so.
Former Massena physician Dr. Snelson remains seriously ill in Amarillo Texas after a prolonged stay. His daughter Mrs D P Hogan traveled from the city to be by his bedside, with her husband accompanying her partway to Kansas City. Also note the UNIQUE Wednesday and Thursday promotional feature the Russian Lion.
A worker at Hedges pantatorium, Victor Casperson, got his hand in an electric jam last week. He was off duty for several days but has since returned to work.
Three genuine leather music rolls are slated for giveaway at the UNIQUE night event. The promotion emphasizes the rarity and value of the items, inviting attendees to participate in a drawing or casual event to claim one of the rolls.
Steven Smith of Washington Township underwent a hernia operation yesterday at the hospital. Doctors Porterfield Burke and Graham performed the procedure and report the patient is progressing nicely.
Notice from Mayor S. W. W. Straight requiring all carriages and automobiles carrying passengers to the fair grounds for hire to pay a license fee of 2. All interested parties should govern themselves accordingly.
The Baptist church will hold its business meeting following the prayer meeting on Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting begins at 8 o'clock. Thos. Porter.
Funeral services for the late Dr. David Findley were held this afternoon at his home 401 Bass Seventh street with Reverends Spelman and Ritchie officiating. Interment followed at Atlantic cemetery to a large attendance.
Horace Drew, well known here, will have the run on the north branch of the Rock Island to take the place of J. W. Lemmon, who resigned that run to go on the south branch.
Pedro Rican, the Mexican man struck by lightning, was buried last evening in Atlantic cemetery. Fellow workers served as pallbearers. No funeral services were held at the grave.
Special to The News reports a tense baseball clash between Anita and Take City at Anita today with local fans watching closely as the teams vie for early season bragging rights.
At UNIQUE tonight a pair of genuine leather music rolls will be offered as giveaways. The items are presented as rare collectible pieces likely to attract bidders and attention from antique enthusiasts.
Seattle June 28 The North American Wireless Corporation of New York plans to build wireless telephone and telegraph stations across Iowa and extend towers to the Pacific Northwest West Middle West and Southwest. DeForest, renowned wireless expert, will visit Iowa to select sites for leading cities and will later travel through the West and Southwest to organize further expansion. The company already operates in the East and around the Great Lakes and has just reorganized with many major wireless concerns.
Ten attachments and one mechanic's lien have been filed in the clerk's office over the missing farmer John Bailey. Banks and lenders list claims totaling thousands, including Farmers Savings Bank of Maine 2632.32 and Citizens Bank of Lewis 6400. A note on Diimig 379.60 and other movables appear among the secured sums.
The Airdome will open with The Egyptian Princess The Awakening of Bess and Red Wing's Constancy on June 29. Two illustrated songs accompany the program with 5 and 10 cent admission prices.
A large gathering from many parts of the country attended funeral services for the late Dr Findley, with relatives and friends present to pay respects.
Mrs J M Engle hosts sister Mrs Clark from Illinois while a timely rain boosts local crops. A windmill on John Edwards farm near town was struck by lightning and ruined. Chas Brown and wife welcomed a new girl. Chas Shepperd’s horse was killed by lightning. W E Benedict, wife and Ada Johnson depart for two months in Colorado visiting Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Monte Vista La Junta and more returning early September. Mrs J F McClure and two daughters visit relatives in South Omaha.
The week brought ideal corn weather with rapid plant growth and clean fields. Temperatures ran about 8 degrees above normal with daily highs above 90, and rainfall was below normal though central showers offered limited relief. Small grains and pasture show good progress but soon need rain. clover hay and timothy yields look promising across the state.
A unique feature of the Fourth of July celebration tied to the Chautauqua assembly offers a prize for the largest load of people traveling to the city from at least three miles away. First prize is $10, second $5, with entrants leaving their contact numbers with committee member F. M Nebe.
Moore Drug Co promotes Oil of Wintergreen in liquid D. D. D. Prescription for eczema. A trial bottle at 25 cents is claimed to instantly relieve itching and has been sold and recommended for years with noted cures.
June 28 report from Düsseldorf Germany says the Deutschland airship with twenty newspaper men aboard is drifting before the wind after its motor failed. The craft has been aloft ten hours and cannot land, leaving the crew and passengers in grave peril.
United Press reports fourteen suspects arrested after a high tension chase of Oregon Short Line train robbers. Authorities believe the gang is surrounded in caves near the Great Salt Lake and a battle with officers is anticipated.
In Cairo on June 28 a native student who killed the premier amid calls for Roosevelt’s criticism of English rule in Egypt was executed in prison. The public reaction ran high as troops were deployed to maintain order.
Chicago June 28 Judge Mc Surley had the Browne jury in court for special instructions and they have been again sent back. The jury has been out 100 hours and has as yet reached no agreement.
Senator Samuel D. McEnery died suddenly this morning in New Orleans. The loss marks the end of a long political career with ties to the state and national circles. Further details were not immediately available.
Forecast for Iowa shows fair conditions tonight with warmer readings in the northwest. Moderate winds and clear skies expected, followed by a warm trend statewide on Wednesday with highs rising into comfortable ranges.
During the next two weeks the city will be full of people and autoists must confine speeds within the limit or face fines. This public notice from Mayor W. W. Straight urges strict adherence to the speed limit to avoid legal action.
Friends of Mrs J L Winne rejoice as she recovers in hospital from burns. Doctors report the injuries are painful but healing, with no lasting disfigurement and steady daily improvement toward full recovery. The piece carries an athletic flavor in its tone.
In Marne Iowa on June 28 1910 Frank Retz sustained a serious injury when a pursuing automobile spooked his horses causing them to run away. He was thrown from his rig and his arm was broken. Frank Ury and Will Noon found him and carried him to town. The car owner remains unidentified.
Special to the News reports a serious mishap involving Master Fred Blake who, while fetching matches for his mother, pulled a curtain releasing a can of lye. The chemical spilled on his face and arms, causing severe burns and raising the fear he may lose an eye.
Mrs Luella Bruce wife of Senator James E Bruce dies at 4 30 PM after a year long tuberculosis battle at the family home Sixth and Cedar streets She was born July 31 1858 in New Jersey and married October 4 1882 in Anita Survived by husband son Clarence Bruce daughter Edna Bruce and daughter in law Edna Consigny Funeral set for 3 30 PM tomorrow at the home with Rev J George officiating Burial in the new cemetery mausoleum Pallbearers named from Anita and this city
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