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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
7
Chief Dale Morrow predicts 3000 to 5000 visitors over July 3 and 4 as fire department members journey to the city. Delegations from association towns expected. Clinton Knights of Columbus entertain and a local tale debunking a cadaver rumor circulates amid lighthearted chatter.
Social items from Edith Gillespie describe a china shower for Corrie Osborne on May 23 hosted by Mrs G E Pennell. Anita Bruce hosted an afternoon card and dining room shower with guests from the Karte Gesellschaft including out of town members Mrs Midge Gregory of Chicago and Miss Altie Cook of Maine. A three course luncheon featured a large round table with colony lace and a central bouquet of marguerites, with cupids on the table and a white wagon carrying shower gifts drawn by Luella Bruce in white.
State Commander A I Lee of Des Moines head of the Knights of the Maccabees in the state arrives and will meet the local hive this evening. A good attendance is desired.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Repub lican argues no vacancy exists for Allison and urges voters to consider Allison's fitness, warning against ousting him for a successor. It condemns attacking the incumbent and frames a vote to replace as dishonorable. The piece notes stock and bond issuance to Germany in 1907 and 1906 figures for context.
A vintage ad advises Jell-O as an instant dessert option. It highlights ease of preparation with boiling water, seven flavors including lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry and peach, and notes a 10 cent package serves a large family. It claims compliance with Pure Food Laws and urges to buy from all grocers.
Aston & Co advertise one of the largest house moving outfits in western Iowa with a ten year experienced operator. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Contact via both phones. Orders left at Aston's Livery.
Sweet cream sold at 20c per quart and ice cream at 25c per quart. Located one half block west of Bailey's store. Musson phone 287 Bell phone 17 M. dtf ATLANTIC ICE CREAM CO.
An Atlantic Drug Co advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a claim to renew vigor and vitality. The copy describes a spark of life flowing through the body and offers tea or tablets at 35 cents.
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