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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
2
Rates listed include carrier one year at 95.007, six months at 2.50, and one month at 0. By carrier. Sy Mail within the United States offers one year, and foreign destinations show a one year rate of 3.00.
Political calendar lists general primary election dates in June and July. It notes county conventions and state and national party conventions in Waterstay Sioux City Denver and Denver. General election is scheduled for November.
A flood of public notices from Cass County announce candidacies for local offices including Representative, County Attorney, County Recorder, Treasurer, Clerk of the District Court, Supervisor, and County Superintendent. Names include John W. Scott L. H. Pine Ralph E. King E C Worthing J Hill Lawrence R Forsythe Geo Kirk Bertha A. Johnson C A Meredith B A Goodspeed Gl Edwards Byron J. Stile and others, all subject to the June primary.
The sworn circulation affidavit of The News Publishing Company of Atlantic Iowa attests paid circulation for the Atlantic Evening News as of May 18 1908. Notary Warry Cavenaough certifies the document dated May 5 1908 with secretary treasurer ER P Chase confirming duties.
Ladies who have used Newbro's Herpicide report quick scalp cleansing from dandruff and effective hair dressing. They note relief from itching, dandruff germ destruction, and prevention of hair loss and baldness. Sold through leading druggists with samples available by mail from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich. Atlantic Drug Company.
The Fifteenth judicial district Republicans meet in delegate convention at Council Bluffs Iowa on June 30 at 11:00 in the south courtroom to nominate a district judge candidate for the general election and to transact other business. Counties in the district receive representation as listed and delegates will be chosen at upcoming county conventions. W C Ratcliff and Sycart sign as committee members.
The second issue of the Cass County Progressive circulates mainly among Democrats. The piece recounts editorials from The News and discusses Chase’s shifting stances on Bryan Goodspeed Cummins and county officials. It questions leadership and notes past support of Mrs. Johnson and opposition to Cummins, highlighting political maneuvering.
The piece contends Cummins shifted from railroad ally to reformer as railroads opposed him, casting him as self serving. It mocks his pledge to fight railroad influence, suggesting the change profits Cummins while voters bear the cost.
The piece argues loyalty to pledges matters in the governor contest, praising the higher moral ground of those who keep promises and condemn shifts in support. It contends Cummins supporters drift from principle and attacks the tactics of political operatives, urging voters to demand integrity. The author stresses Chase is not a focal figure, framing the dispute as a test of character.
The Cass County Progressive attacks the Torbert letter and pledged promises binding Cummins and Birdsall, arguing such pledges show a governor would act for Polk County. It urges Cass County Republicans to back Meredith for legislature and Scott to represent local interests, framing the matter as a test of representative government, not personal rivalries.
At the last evening meeting, the drum corps led by R. S. McGeehan and B N Reynolds delivered fine work that heightened the crowd's enthusiasm, though not noted in the main account published elsewhere in this paper.
The board of directors of the A., N. and S. meets at the company office this evening to transact the regular business of the company. Read the Evening News for details.
The N. Bridge Whist club will entertain Mrs. William Nichols at Monday tea. Mrs. Mead hosts the U. Bridge Whist benefit Monday at noon May 24. Miss Gertie Osborne’s wedding to Art Delert Porbert is planned for next month with a reception and a miscellanous shower to follow.
Miss Lind Lutmeroota is ill with the measles while Mrs Map suffers ongoing illness. Miss Worry Michaer stays away from the store due to illness but returns to duties. Roy Liameresux is very unwell at home with his parents. John O Connell shows slight improvement and recovery is expected. Frank Anderson of Herring automobile garage has painful hand lesions.
Manager Stobart of the Partners Messenger announces a voting contest. Two winners will receive paid trips to Lake Okahoji for two and ten days respectively, with all expenses covered. Each cent paid in subscriptions earns one vote. first prize pays $10 and second prize $5, plus travel and outing expenses.
The Steinke store is being prepared for a new iron front modern in every respect to enhance the building’s appearance. Mr. Steinke believes in nothing but the best as this improvement attests.
A pump purchased in Omaha to cover water plant duties until the new unit arrives has reached the city and been installed at the plant, ready for service.
City council acting as a board of health begins its annual smelling committee rounds across the city, a multi day tour. Tonight McVey’s jubilee concert at Church of Christ offers admission at 10c and 25c.
A fragmented blurb blends a poetic meditation on waves and longing with a rural column of snippets. The prose swirls with imagery of sunlit lakes and sea birds, then shifts to brief dialogue on age pensions for men versus women, a candid remark about a failed businessman, and stray lines on marriage, a cook’s praise, and spring’s remorseful mood.
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