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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
7
R H McCaustland writes to readers from Atlantic Iowa urging locals to support Ulbrich in a dispute over advertised catch sales. He argues merchants inflate prices elsewhere to offset losses and vows to shop locally for fair profits, condemning advertising tricks and urging customers to resist price-gouging.
I lost my house and all furniture in a June 23 1911 fire. I was insured with the Platts Nelson Agency at Atlantic Iowa and on reporting the loss received the full policy amount of 2000 dollars without discount. I recommend these gentlemen for prompt fair settlement and courteous treatment. Signed Co B Thompson.
A notice promising delivery of choice hay and guaranteeing the price through August 16 and beyond, signed by A A MICK. The statement outlines a price commitment for hay sales to be supplied later, indicating a guaranteed rate for the stated period.
A Marion, Indiana telegram reports the Moisant International Aviators and associates were arrested for failing to honor guarantees and advertising pledges built around a recent aviation meet. Witnesses say the group duped locals and could not provide bail, ending in confinement.
Clarence Anderson a versatile News staffer heads Saturday to visit relatives near Coon Rapids at August Anderson’s home with his mother Mrs P Anderson and brother Harley Clarence has been reliable and hard working and earns a vacation The News will manage without him and hopes he enjoys a thousand and one pleasant hours away
Mrs Will R Jones and the children depart tonight for Peshtigo Wisconsin to stay a month with Mrs Jones’ parents. Peshtigo lies in northern Wisconsin near Lake Michigan and is described as a delightful place. Mrs Jones anticipates a very pleasant sojourn at her old home.
Miss Ethel Maddux daughter of Adam Maddux near Lewis and Bert H Reynolds son of William Reynolds near Lewis were united in marriage by Rev L E Mack at the Church of Christ parsonage yesterday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Witnessed by about twenty friends including Harry Maddux as toastman and Miss Edith Maddux as bridesmaid. They will visit relatives about a month and then live on a farm near Lewis with best wishes from their community.
National Fence Post Company representatives have left the city. In a county sale arranged by Mr. Zellmer, the Atlantic Tea and Coffee Store at 2029 Walnut Street advertises bars of white laundry soap for 25 cents. The sale starts Saturday at 2 PM and continues through the afternoon and evening.
Rev. J. P. Pedersen formerly residence at 211 Cedar street departed early this morning for Viborg Dakota where he will reside. He leaves many friends who extend best wishes for his new home and new chapter.
Rev Fletcher will preach at Bear Grove Congregational Church on Sunday morning at 10 30. A song service and sermon titled Summer Time Piety will precede the service at 8 00. The church will commence and close services on time.
High pitched excitement enveloped the athletic meet as spectators cheered track events. Majestic performances by athletes highlighted the afternoon with swift sprints and strong field efforts drawing attention from local fans and organizers.
A Sunday night patriotic program at the Church of Christ includes an orchestra led sequence with songs such as Holy Holy Holy The Land We Love Onward Christian Soldiers Our First Flag The Flag of the Free The Ship of State The Love of Patriotism Nearer My God to Thee and a short address by BE Mack on The Wars of the Future Benediction closes the event with music and readings led by Vera Christen and Ione Johnson among others.
Mrs. W. L. Roberts of this city and Mae Lischer of Waveland township wed on June 21 in Wayne Neb. at the bride’s sister home with Rev. Corkey officiating. The couple will reside in Wayne where the groom has a job, as reported by Griswold American.
Funeral services for the late William B. Blair are set for tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. The service will be held at the late home at Sixth and Spruce streets, with interment to follow in Atlantic cemetery.
The report notes Deputy Sheriff McKee traveled to Griswold today on business. Louis Scherinalty underwent surgery by Dr. Emmert and is recovering well. R. R. Bell and his young daughter visited the city for shopping and visiting friends. A. F. Anderson from Brayton checked in on business and socialized locally. Old Sol produced a string of hot weather. A small band serenaded Chestnut Street businesses this afternoon. F. H. Townsend and family plan a cottage stay near take and will travel by car for several weeks.
A notice warns subscribers that the Post Office requires paid up papers. The News will drop weekly papers over a year in arrears and daily papers out of state over three months behind. Postage will rise to one cent per copy.
Notice states all grocery stores will be closed all day on July 4th. Fragmentary item mentions Dennison's gummed labels and News text, but readable fact confirms a nationwide store shutdown for Independence Day.
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