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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
2
Rates detailed for mail and carrier delivery. By mail yearly is 800, by carrier monthly 39 cents, by carrier yearly 400, by carrier six months 250. Canada rate listed as 500 per year.
A dated summary lists key political dates: Democratic state convention in Cedar Rapids on Thursday March 26, filing deadlines for senatorial and congressional, state nominating papers due with the secretary of state by Thursday April wi Time expires for filing. May 2 is the last day for county nomination papers for the general primary. June events include General primary election on Tuesday Josett, and county conventions on Saturday June 20. June 29 hosts Republican state convention at Waterloo. July 2 Democratic state convention at Sioux City and July 7 National Democratic convention in Denver. November 3 marks the general election.
A series of brief candidate declarations for Cass County offices in Iowa. Names include John W. Scott L H Pine O M Hobart Ralph E King H W Chehock G A Hill Lawrence R Forsyth Ged Kirk Bertha A Johnson and Wa Dowell announcing run for Representative County Attorney County Recorder County Superintendent Treasurer Clerk of the District Court Supervisor and other Republican primaries in June 1908.
The New York state democratic committee at its meeting Friday refused to endorse Bryan. They argued good politics requires the party's representatives from all sections meet and discuss the situation from all standpoints before selecting a candidate. The group showed a leaning toward Johnson of Minnesota.
A catechism notes the Rag will not support Congressman Smith. It claims the paper earned the Anderson family enmity by opposing a Atlantic post office appointment, branding the Rag a republican paper for revenue. The anti Smith stance is tied to losing the post office bid and ongoing trouble.
The News congratulates the Atlantic school board on reelecting Mr Hlodg wath to serve as superintendent. He was backed by supporters who praised his tenure since arriving in Atlantic a year ago.
A highly capable man has dedicated himself to the schools and earned the good opinion of both teachers and pupils. Atlantic's schools hold a cherished place for local parents, and there is satisfaction that former influences troubling school matters years ago no longer dominate the board.
The Ninth District delegates praise the unanimous selection of C. G. Saunders of this city as permanent chairman of the state convention, noting his duties were well performed. He replaces George C. Perkins and reflects a push for younger leaders to share honors, with Saunders chosen by committee consensus shortly before the session.
The article reviews Henry M. Cook’s New York education department report detailing per pupil costs across elementary and high schools, training schools, vacation and evening playgrounds, boyd activities, public lectures, and baths. It notes Atlantic and Cass county pupils bear relatively small costs compared with city figures.
The Register- Leader cites a recent editorial that uses humor to frame a close miss by enemy javelins, suggesting the cards are not yet dealt to a fatal hit. It portrays the joke as a sign of resilience and grim perseverance amid danger.
The piece mocks a staunch tariff plank endorsed by Major Lacey and questions Republican insistence on tariff reform. It also ridicules a Raghag editor and predicts Joan T. Adams of Dubuque will play a larger role in town politics, citing his Des Moines photo as evidence of a strong character.
A self claimed home cure for piles promises not only immediate relief but permanent care using a new absorption treatment. The ad asks sufferers to send their address to Mrs. M. Summers in Notre Dame Indiana for free trial materials and local references, with no payment required.
A tailor invites customers to visit for spring and summer goods and samples from Emery Burgner. The message emphasizes the value of well fitting clothes and ease in gatherings, promising to fit customers of all sizes with quality international fabrics.
Dr H K Williams dentist over Alexander's store Dr W A Hammer dentist over Oransy s Office Phone 417 For tos beat game in the city go to the Oriental parlors Dyeing of shoes a speciality Roy Hedges millinery goods just arrived Special values in handsome high grade pattern hats at C Burna s Department Store 302
A notice states that parties calling the gas office without reply should contact A. A. McWaid at J. Burners for pattern hats management.
An archival snippet references Allen's Boston Brown Bread Flour and Pancake Flour alongside the 302 Highley & Co label, indicating a catalog or advertisement fragment from a historic trade page.
The notice urges readers to order a spring suit from Emery Buorgner and states a line of spring goods is the handsomest ever shown in Atlantic, made in the latest tailor's style. Call and see them.
H B Howe publisher of the Press Highland Wisconsin reports mixed results with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Three family members used it with poor results in summer complaints. Available from Atlantic Drug Co.
To be well dressed is half the battle. For clothes that fit and follow the latest style, call on Atlantic's Emery Burgner, the leading tailor. Samples and fabrics for the season now available.
Wells and Son of Lewis announce readiness to handle house moving refilling and raising buildings. Also notes on spring hats at Mrs Goodell and alfalfa hay 45 cents per bale. Historic ad line cites Jas Aston Johnson 502 State St cured goitre with one treatment by A H Wolf and advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Atlantic Drug Co.
The Evening News reports updated millinery selections now on sale at J Burner’s Department Store. Shoppers are urged to visit for new hats and accessories as inventory is refreshed.
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy for thinning hair and falling out. It claims to kill the Gandruff germ at the root, enabling regrowth, with no oil or staining. Sample available for 10 cents. sizes 50 cents and $1.00 from Atlantic Drug Company Detroit and partners.
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