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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
5
South Omaha stock market report shows hog receipts 4,700 with prices from 6.30 to 6.50 for heavy butchers and bulk 6.25 to 6.50. Cattle receipts 100 and hogs bid higher with Monday estimates of 45,000 pigs and 24,000 cattle. Next week projections include 175,000 hogs and 20,000 cattle.
Chicago receipts reached 183000 hogs with active trading. Prices closed higher on most classes with butchers and heavy hogs ranging roughly from 6.20 to 6.72, bulk traded near 6.40. Market showed mixed demand versus yesterday's averages.
The little son of H. M. Adama of Henrietta Pa recovered from a five year battle with eczema that doctors said affected his lungs. The mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters as the cure. For eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and blood disorders and rheumatism Electric Bitters is advertised at 50 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
Grain wheat 9 c corn 3c oats 46c barley 80c rye 68c. Live stock hogs 5.50 to 6.00 beeves 5.75 to 6.50 cows and heifers 2.00 to 3.60 feeders 3.50 to 4.25. Butter 20c eggs 15c potatoes 60c apples 1.00 to 1.25 hay 8.00 to 9.00 straw 5.00 to 6.00. Poultry hens and pullets 9c young roosters 11c turkeys 15c ducks ? geese 6c old roosters 4c old gobblers 18c.
Local alert urges quick action for cent box paper at the News office. The message emphasizes limited supply and invites readers to visit or contact for purchase.
Follows telegram from Division Superintendent Goode nough to F H Burr. Burr to supervise installation of mail exchanging apparatus at Walcott station as first step in Rock Island lines rollout. About 425 stations to receive station apparatus and mail cars to be equipped. Burr earns a royalty of 12 dollars per year under the contract.
A plain drunk paid the penalty of his indiscretion in the mayor's court this morning. The case was heard in Police Court under Mayor Straight, reflecting a swift administrative handling of the minor offense.
Her brother dies and Ruane travels with her to Columbus City Wisconsin to attend the funeral. Jack Montague from Lewis accompanies her on the journey.
Mul lins leaves early train to Davenport to visit her parents E A Shaw and wife who have long resided in that city, continuing a family presence in Davenport during the trip.
Mrs George is reported to be doing nicely in Chicago and will in a comparatively short time be entirely recovered from her recent serious illness. She is the daughter-in-law of Rev and Mrs J George.
Frank Krittenbrink, now farming near Casey, was in the city today on business and visiting friends. He is recovering from a mumps attack he wrestled with for some time. Boorman the Attorney H M Boorman of this city has been retained by Coates as their attorney in the action brought by the stock holders of the Golden Treasure Mining Company. The case is set for this month in the Federal court at Boise Idaho, but a settlement may be effected.
The forecast indicates cooler conditions in the eastern portions tonight. Sunday will bring increasing cloudiness and unsettled conditions with chances of showers.
Voters head to polls Monday from 9 to 7 at the City Clerk's office for the school election. The notice urges residents to participate and specifies polling hours and location.
Deputy Sheriff W. H. Bosley is home from Eldora after guiding a boy named Waltu to the reform school.
An old newspaper ad notes Chamberlain's Salve for itching skin conditions like eczema and barber's itch, claiming instant relief and cures. It also contains a testimonial from Ida Soper praising Dr. King's New Discovery for nearly fatal lung trouble, with sizes 65 and 1.00 and trial bottles offered by druggists.
City broker James McCourt bought the Bigelow farm of 140 acres three miles southeast of town for 125 dollars an acre. The deal, arranged through McNeil and Petit, reflects a 52.50 per acre rise in eight years from 72.50. Possession is set for next March.
Chairman L F Mullins of the Allison Monument Commission named a four-town county committee to solicit funds for the monument to the late senator. Members include F W Beebe in Wiota, B D Forshay in Anita, W Harvey in Marne, W B Davis in Lewis, D Hyatt in Griswold, George L Edwards in Cumberland, W C McCurdy in Masena, J H Marshall in Atlantic, and W A Follett. They have until April 1 to raise funds and some members report early progress.
Town buzzed as J. P. Diges announces a petition for J. A. McWaid for mayor, but McWaid states he will not run. He traveled to Kimballton on business and confirms the petition circulated without his consent. Filing thus far includes S. W. Straight for mayor and Jas. Whitney for city treasurer.
Dave Ackerman, a stranger in this city, says he was en route to Tiviots when he fell from the stock yards fence at the railroad station this afternoon. He fractured two ribs and was attended to by Dre, then taken to the hospital. The youth is sixteen years old.
A tube packaged remedy named ManZan Pile Remedy is offered with a nozzle for direct application to affected parts. It carries a guarantee and is priced at 50 cents. Sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. Drug Store.
J E Darling from near Cumberland and George Strater of Wiota visited the News office today. Miss Maud Cibert and Ed Ackerman, both of [location], were married in Ww W. Straight, clerk of the court. The day was beautiful and roads are in improved condition, drawing many people to trade as the street traffic thronged with whoppers this afternoon.
A guaranteed cough remedy named Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claims to treat coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial affections. It is marketed as gentle and quick to relieve with a pleasant taste and is sold by W T Palmer Co Drug Store.
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