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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
7
A fragmented notice shows OZY and Equion adjusting plans for a joint regional venture. Details are sparse, but the document references collaboration between the two organizations and potential operations across multiple areas.
Attic Canning Company undertakes major factory improvements including new boilers, a taller smoke stack, and a top story addition. Old boilers are replaced with massive units costing about 4000 dollars. Fireproofing measures include cement windows and woven wire glass. Total project cost is expected around 15000 dollars.
Rheumatism causes more pain and stiffness than any other disease yet Chamberlains Liniment offers relief and better sleep. Relief may be temporary at first but can become lasting, especially for old people worsened by damp weather. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Atlantic Drug Co.
F H Keys of Council Bluffs republican nominee for railway commissioner visited the city to canvass Republicans. He aims to secure western state representation on the commission and is a partner in Keys Bros., buggy manufacturers in Council Bluffs.
Shelby high school baseball team arrived in the city today and began playing the local high school boys at the ball park as we go to press.
Sheriff J L Fidler of Douglas county Illinois arrived in the city after learning Arterburn, an escaped prisoner, had been captured but then fled. Described as a bad Indian, Arterburn had just been freed from jail when he held up a man on the street and has since vanished with little chance of recapture.
C L Herring of Atlantic Auto moile company displays a wall photo of a party including President Roosevelt in a Reo automobile. It is said to be the first such portrait taken on American soil. Herring also shows snapshots of Governor Cummins and a local Cummins man with his machine yesterday before the governor left for Massen and Cumberland.
County Auditor Herbert reports receipt of an Attorney General opinion on withdrawing candidate names after filing nomination papers for the primary. The opinion states a candidate may withdraw by filing an affidavit confirming the withdrawal after submission.
Notice states washing cannot be done due to bad city water condition. Highley and Jensen, proprietors, expect to resume service soon.
The Phoenix Hook and Ladder company hosted a Maypole dance at the opera house last evening. The event was well received with the Northwestern orchestra providing the music and the overall affair described as delightful.
An Atlantic Drug Co advertised body builder strength producer claims to vigorate the stomach kidneys and liver. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises new life to every part of the body available as tea or tablets for 35 cents.
Second hand upright piano sold in exchange for a new Story & Clark model. Priced at 135 dollars with payments available. Address 319 Chestnut Street. Agent Elizabeth Daly listed as contact.
Local residents and visitors including J H Marshall L H Pine and Wm Chrisman attended the Cummins meeting here last night and in surrounding towns. Officials and candidates such as Ed L Newton and county attorney hopefuls were active as state leaders Governor Cummins and Senator Berry headed to Oakland for a related engagement. Baseball scores and local travel notes conclude the round of items.
A scheduled afternoon game features Council Bluffs facing the Merchants Greys at the ball park tomorrow. Expected lineup and local notes indicate a competitive matchup with regional interest.
Mrs Mary McCormick sister of George McCormick died at 7 this morning at her home at 6th and Hazel streets Beloit Kan brought here last, after long asthma linked to spleen trouble. Funeral Tuesday at 11 at the late home Rev Mur chie of the U P church Red Oak officiating. Interment Atlantic cemetery.
B J Still Cumberland schools superintendent plans to seek the Republican nomination for county superintendent. He will file his papers with the county auditor this evening. Still is well known as a capable instructor and is expected to be a strong candidate.
The Church Kensington Congregational Kensington holds a benefit sale at Mrs. George H. Pennell home on Monday May 4. Mrs. Pennell is assisted by Mesdames W Sanford D M Lewis W Waddell A M Duval Dr Campbell E Jones H Newcomb C Hedges J Beatty and Misses Ayres Hewitt.
A short office item note mentions selecting a line from stationery stock. The snippet hints at a preferred line among office supplies without further context or attribution.
Detroit beats Chicago 4 to 2 while Philadelphia defeats Boston 5 to 2. New York tops Washington 9 to 4. St Louis at Cleveland scheduled but no game due to cold conditions.
Baseball action noted with Boston defeating Brooklyn 8 to 7 as rain affected several games while Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati and New York Philadelphia had no games.
Omaha beat Denver 6 to 2 while Lincoln defeated Pueblo 6 to 2 in a pair of decisive hockey matchups. Omaha and Lincoln each showed strong offense and solid defense, securing comfortable road and home victories.
Report notes a game between Minneapolis and Indianapolis played in snow conditions. Other scores include St Paul 1 Louisville 0 and Milwaukee 8 Columbus 1. Toledo defeated Kansas City 6 to 5 in thirteen innings.
An advertising notice claims the remedy cures headache constipation and kidney or liver troubles. It touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as unsurpassed and available as tea or tablets for 35 cents from Atlantic Drug Co.
The pearl is carbonate of lime and acids like vinegar will corrode its surface. Opal is damaged by hot water, risking cracking. Soap harms turquoise, and washing with turquoise jewelry on the hand can turn the blue stones green.
The article notes that horses, giraffes and ostriches possess proportionally larger eyes than any other living creatures, highlighting eye size as a striking feature among large animals.
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