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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
4
A collection of epigrams from the Chicago Record-Herald contrasts Persian notions of laughter with practical quips. It mocks optimism framed by office decor, notes a leather-ten-iscall check misprint, and humorously cautions about treating people and hogs with blunt wit.
Sealed proposals for relaying suction lines and well connections of the Atlantic Water Works are due by 1 PM March 16, 1908, to the Mayor and Council of Atlantic Iowa. Endorse proposals for relaying suction lines and include a $100 certified check and a 50 percent contract bond. Plans available at City Clerk's office and from Engineer James L. Darnell. Right to reject any bids reserved.
The News advertises Carnation Brand typewriter ribbon as the best made. It claims all kinds of supplies are available, from good to very bad, but asserts the best is the cheapest.
Legal blanks are advertised as always in stock by The Evening News for reasonable prices. The FRANKS Drug Company boasts its best selected stock of Spring wallpaper ever, offering patterns that meet trade demand with choices and quiet designs not surpassed elsewhere.
Chicago stock market notes show hog receipts at 22 000 with prices 485 to 435 for various grades and expected 42 000 tomorrow. Cattle receipts 4500 with cows and heifers 200 to 515 and stockers 2.90 to 3.00. Sheep receipts 11 000 with prices 875 to 600 and lambs 600 to 715. all figures reflect latest trading activity and tomorrow estimates.
County Treasurer Dwilt Wm Crisman announces funds available to pay registered warrants No 1 through 302 and urges presentation within 30 days. otherwise interest will cease. Notice issued March 5 1908 under laws authorizing warrant payments. Public alert from Cass County Treasury Office Atlantic Iowa.
Spring goods arrive with new patterns and stylish artful finishes. Prices are reasonable as offerings emphasize quality and fashion for the season.
An Atlantic Drug Co advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Test as a beauty remedy promising lovely complexions without harming the skin or heart. The ad touts both tea and tablet forms at 35 cents.
Rail timetable lists westbound services including Omana Flyer at 6:25 a m and 9:50 a m, Flyer 19210 at 4 mm, Mail and Express 2:18 p m, Express 7:10 p m, Limited 9:18 p m, and K M Limited 6:16 a m for eastbound. Local services at 9:25 a m and 2:18 p m. Some trains do not run on Sundays. Northbound Audubon Branch and Grinwald Branch show mixed and Sunday-only trains with specific times.
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