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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
7
A heat reading of 102 degrees was logged yesterday in the temporary building used by the Atlantic National Bank. The Ladies Wiota Cemetery Association schedules a meeting at the cemetery on Thursday, July 6 at 2 30 p m. Secretary.
On Saturday July 1, 8 bars of good white laundry soap go for 25 cents. Sale starts at 2 PM and continues through the afternoon and evening. Atlantic Tea and Coffee Store at 517 Walnut Street invites all to try the soap. Swat the fly.
Dr. Morris performed an operation on Mrs. Thos Judd at the hospital today. L R Forsyth has gone to Omaha to join his wife who has been visiting there since Monday. H M Boorman was in Omaha yesterday on bankruptcy related legal business and returned last evening. Chas 8 Brown auditor Joyce Lumber Co returned yesterday from Manning and other towns on company business. John Hyer of R F D 7 was in Atlantic today on business and made the News one of his annual calls.
A. W. Hawley of Pioneer Iowa says feeders are cheapest now this year due to widespread drought reducing demand and flock reductions. He notes weather will dominate feeding decisions and recalls buying feeders in Chicago at varying prices amid dry conditions.
Atlantic National Bank workers install an additional roof above the temporarily occupied building. An air space remains between the existing roof and the new layer to improve cooling during the heat.
A A Mickel states he will deliver chosen days and guarantee the price through August 15. The notice asserts commitment to set dates and fixed pricing beyond the stated date.
Roads across the county are excellent with wheeling a distinct pleasure. Significant work has been completed this year improving the roadway network.
Washington June 30 Former President Theodore Roosevelt is attacked by George H Earle of Philadelphia for not prosecuting the sugar trust before the house sugar committee. Representative Madison of Kansas defends Roosevelt saying he acted on Attorney General Bonaparte advice and offers no proof of improper motive. Earle recalls Roosevelt speaking Latin and discusses the sugar trust and tariff while recounting his own pursuit of the American Sugar Refining company.
The mortal remains of the late W H Blair were laid in the Atlantic cemetery mausoleum this afternoon. Funeral services were from the home, conducted by Rev. Griffith of the M B church, with many friends and family in attendance. Pallbearers included Wilson, Pratt, Isaac Conine, Alanson Miller, Wm Jacobsen, George McCormick, and B R Wasson.
Atlantic shoe stores will close for the entire day on July 4 due to a citywide event in 2030. The closure affects all local outlets, with customers advised to plan purchases accordingly and note possible service disruptions.
Fort Collins Colorado resident Mrs Geo Haver has been ill and hospitalized since the start of the year. She has slowly recovered and hopes to be out in a few weeks. Three serious operations were required during her hospital stay. Anita Tribune extends congratulations and best wishes.
Instruction from Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editor advises moderating oven heat to let cakes rise fully before browning. She warns extreme heat stiffens dough and explains why small ovens need higher heat. The piece promotes K C Cook's Book and mentions redeeming a certificate from K C Baking Powder.
The K of P district convention met last evening at the lodge hall in this city with wide attendance from local and neighboring lodges. Grand Chancellor Commander and B I Sallinger attended and spoke, with several other members delivering talks. Refreshments were served and the event was deemed a success. Further details are not provided due to space limits.
Birth announcements are handled at the NEWS office with announcements ready for publication. The notice references Dr H E K Williams as the dentist and notes the location over Alexander's store.
Gifford sold a Ford Model T to Mrs. Alelia Kirchoff on Thursday. The Giffords invite prospective buyers to see the car as shown in their advertisement.
The cer Mutual Telephone Co has ordered a new switchboard to replace the old one which has caused patrons much grief. After installation, better service is expected, according to Lewis Standard.
Mrs. F. W. Lumsden has left after a couple of weeks visiting with her family. She departed Monday for Spokane, Washington, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Peter Hopley and Fred Muffley and wife. Mrs. Hopley plans to remain indefinitely, while Mr. and Mrs. Muffley will settle in Idaho.
The Lewis Milling Co completes unfinished dam work left last summer as water levels drop. Management seizes the window to finish the section added recently, delivering the expected completion cited by Lewis.
Anita Tribune reports Nattie Mevay exchanged his Atlantic residence for Bert Stauffer’s home on Piety Hill, formerly owned by Mrs Della Windsor. Uncle Nattie plans remodeling to modernize the property before he and Mrs. McVay move in as their home.
The Anita Tribune notes the new Galiher & Co. structure on Main Street is rapidly finishing. Fixtures have arrived and are installed, hailed as the finest in towns between Chicago and Omaha. Frontage up to date. operations expected to begin within a week under Geo. Dills in charge.
The document requests an examination blank if the accused cannot be located, addressed to Dr. Stockdale at Utica Building Des Moines Iowa. It notes the doctor can be seen in his Des Moines office on Fridays and Saturdays or by appointment, with wedding invitations at The News.
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