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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
The ad invites readers to order a new spring suit as graduation season nears. It touts a handsomest-ever Atlantic line made in latest tailor style and urges calls to view the garments.
An advertisement asserts hair grows naturally and luxuriantly when dandruff is cured by Newbro's Herpicide which claims to destroy the germ causing dandruff. It promises instant itch relief and glossy hair, selling 60 cent and 1.08 dollar sizes via Atlantic Drag Company with samples available by mail.
Ray Stevenson, working with a gasoline powered circular saw, slipped while stopping the machine last Saturday and fell onto the blade. Two deep gashes on his right leg required medical attention from Dr. Graham.
The forecast indicates fair weather tonight and into Tuesday with rising temperatures expected. The outlook notes mild to warm conditions across Iowa as a high pressure system moves in from the northwest.
Dr. C. D. Finley, after visiting Colorado, has returned home. L. Fancolly and W. C. Frazier visited the Evening News office today and added their names to the subscription list, the first under the new regime.
The page lists numerous residents and visitors including H A Cobb of Boone Iowa at his daughter's home Mrs B A Johnson. Maude and Mabel Moon en route to Anawan Illinois. McNair the horse buyer at Petit's barn on March 13. Crissman County Treasurer visiting Colfax for a health resort week. Miss Belle Smith finishing teaching near Lewis and returning home. Mrs L D Soper and Mrs Nendich traveling to Colorado. Otto Hansen and Jesse Hansen visiting from Chicago. Verda Frandsen heading to Lincoln Nebraska. Mrs Joel H Barker in town for Rev Beckhart wedding. a plain gold band ring found in Dr Emmert's office. J W Fulton and Miss Fulton visiting Audubon and Des Moines. and Mr Darling visiting the paper for a reunion before sending Mrs Loren Lopez to the San Luis valley.
The Danish residents of Exira are advancing socially and commercially. Extra reports the formation of a Danish Sisterhood Lodge with officers including Mrs. Sine Gude as former president, Mrs. Tom Lohner as president, Mrs. BE Hansen as vice president, and other officers and trustees listed.
The Massena Echo notes widespread farm ownership changes as March nears. John Koob arrives from Avoca to take the Clyde Herring farm sold to Dr. Emmert. Ea Cooper of Adams County moves onto the Titus farm north of town. Anna Kaufman relocates to the Pawley farm NW of town. Charley Pawley takes Fred Mills’s farm in Victoria township. Fred Mills settles in a new home near Morse school. Milo Wickey plans to stay on the farm. A busy moving season unfolds as townspeople also change residences and routines.
Real estate transfers listed include Wi S Miller and wife to Eugene E Eshelman for parcel se48 74 87 at 16800 dollars. Henry G Dacken and wife and Agnes Collings transfer to H S Rattenberg for multiple quarters in 8-77-36 with sub mortgage 1000. Bert E Nash and wife to Agnes Collins and Henry G Dacken for 4 107 same 7000. Chase Galiber and wife to C W Marshall for 3 208 ne4 ne4 7 and It 2 of se4 ne¼ 7 and nw4 nw4 Sand It 2 of sw4 nw4 8-76-35 totaling 12090. HT Pickrell and wife to T L Graham for 8 807 e2 se4 16 ex 1 acre and nw4 nw4 22-77-36 sub mtg 11500.
A letter from Charles A. Beckhart of Draper South Dakota describes a mild winter with no severe storms and reports a rapidly improving town paving the way to a modern little city. He notes excellent health and predicts a great influx of settlers in the spring.
Democrats of Grove township gather Saturday March 14 at 2 30 PM at Cardio's hotel to select delegates for the county convention on March 21. Casper Beemean commitsman urges beautifying methods without harm via Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, 35c, Atlantis Drag Co.
A light Republican primary vote produced delegated slates across Atlantic wards and surrounding townships. Cummins and Allison factions vie, with Cummins gaining strength in several wards and townships while Allison holds a large lead overall. a county convention will finalize state and national delegates.
Bids will be received at the City Clerk's Office until 6 p m March 381 2008 for city supplies including steam coal nut coal cylinder oil engine oil grease white cotton waste boiler compound shovels brooms lava soap pipe electric meters transformers stamped and plain envelopes. Proposals for bids to be addressed Proposals for Bids T E Nichols City Clerk.
Today the school election brings notable interest with races for treasurer between Jas Stier and L W Niles and directors where Geo McCormick and Dr Williams face Clarence Lavery and J A Marshall. J A Jones runs unopposed for a two year term. Polls close at seven this evening.
County Superintendent of schools Mrs. Johnson received notice from State Superintendent Riggs that the special examinations will be held March 20 and 21. The schedule was moved up by one week to avoid extra exams during the current term.
Local items recall visitors from Omaha and Des Moines, a drag line opened by L D Thomas, and McConvill from Council Bluffs. Notice of horse and mule sale at Petit’s barn March 18 with McNAIR bidding. Frank Drug Co advertises decorator services and a wide spring wallpaper stock. Chas F Chase departs for Chicago to arrange Linotype purchase for the News.
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