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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
2
A columnist voice argues differences between men and boys, noting office and school youths as future leaders. The piece riffs on ambition, business ethics, and guaranteed goods while reflecting on merchants, presidents, and the idea of starting a store. It references guaranteed Diamond Edge tools and a Christmas gift question.
The item provides a masthead for Atlantic Evening News listing editors HAL F CHASE and H E P CHASE and directors F. Chase E. P. Chase R. K. A. Chase. It notes publication details including mailing rates and office contact information for subscribers.
A Tucson-like critique alleges Iowa educators seek to overthrow local school autonomy by creating a state board of education with broad powers and salaries, removing local control, and forcing centralized decisions on curricula and high school terms. The piece warns of taxation without representation and urges direct democracy to counter such reform.
The speaker defends the little white school houses of Iowa and opposes the first blow at the state’s school system. He praises high schools for providing higher education and pledges to remedy imperfections with time.
John Snure labels tariff as a local issue while mocking steel and clam shell firms. Pearl button manufacturers testifying before the ways and means committee argue the current duty supports their industry, claiming prices have fallen and business prospered amid protection, a claim echoed as common among protected manufacturers.
John S Huff born July 24 1827 in Licking county Ohio died November 27 1908 at 81 years. He moved to Iowa in 1849 married Armeda Green September 15 1855. two sons Marion Elmer and daughter Anna survive with three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Armeda Green Huff born July 29 1835 in Perry county Ohio died November 16 1908 Cass county Iowa aged 73 years. Funeral services held at Wiota M E church November 29 1908 and November 17 1908 respectively conducted by Rev A Mead and Rev F A Mead.
Wm Bailey will conduct the Normal Bible class at the YMCA. The class began yesterday afternoon with the subject The Bible as a Book. Bailey is described as a competent leader and aims to grow a strong YMCA by expanding Bible study attendance.
At the Center Bear Grove schoolhouse farmers gathered Saturday night to hear Messrs. Ross and Rattenberg outline the railroad project. The session aimed to publicize details, not solicit subscriptions, and the remarks were well received by those closely involved with the proposed road.
Court reconvened with Judge Thornell. The Plunket vs Shepperd appeal from a Lewis justice was settled. Arnold vs Irving and Arnold vs Johnson Bros. of Anita were dismissed. Disputes centered on crop sales under a landlord's lien. Grand jury has not reported.
A local skating rink invites attendees to a beginners night this Monday evening with free admission for ladies. Organizers expect new skaters to try the sport in a friendly setting and learn basic moves from staff instructors.
A fragment from a Telegraph notice shows a publication request ridiculing a reporter with the remark that he does not know he is alive. The phrase questions whether he thinks every girl is an actress.
Crepe paper lunch sets offered at 25 cents each in the News. Frank Rhody notes winter artifacts and tests. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health aid to make the family healthy and active, available as tea or tablets for 35 cents at Atlantic Drug Store.
Promotional claim for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea describing it as energizing and health-boosting. Sold at Atlantic Drug Store for 35 cents.
Rev. A Broadfoot of Berea was visiting here between trains today. Mr. and Mrs. George Simonton are visiting her mother in Marne.
R A Willetts, long-running moving picture operator at Griswold, visits the city seeking a site for a new moving picture and vaudeville theater. He is negotiating for the former Whipple and Shrock building and promises a first class show if a location is secured.
An ad-backed claim asserts first appearance of dandruff signals future baldness and that Newbro's Herpicide stops scalp conditions. It cites European researchers and promises restored hair vitality, urging readers to mail for free samples to The Herpicide Co. in Michigan.
Mrs A M Petite spent the day in Casey visiting local sites and meeting residents, extending her stay for casual meetings and community greetings with several local figures.
Robert Browning greets the Chinese minister at his door as a crowd watches. The minister, styled a poet in his country, is said to devote himself to poetical enigmas. Browning jokes and welcomes him as a brother in verse.
The article outlines Nansen's prediction of Earth's distant fate as the sun cools. Simple life forms may persist longest, oceans freeze, carbonic acid snow falls, temperatures plunge to minus 330 degrees, new oceans form as the atmosphere becomes liquid, leaving hydrogen and helium. The sun becomes a dark star, with planets nearby.
The greatest show on earth wagons roll at daybreak along the avenue waking ten year old Billie and five year old Robert. Their mother feigns sleep as the robed figures pass and the boys beg for help.
A heavily read piece recounts a much married woman who loses three husbands in succession to mine accidents. The narrative notes her sympathy for others and how she clings to thanks despite sorrow, mentioning the pattern of deceased spouses and alleged insurers.
An unclear report from the ladies' cabin at Attrretie describes an incident where most of AM were ill except one who kept a cat. The cat wandered during the disruption and refused to move as a napkin or chair was moved. A nurse or officer intervened ordering privacy.
Funeral services for Mrs. James Harris were held this afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. Hohanshelt of Maine delivering the sermon. A quartet sang two hymns, and pallbearers included Samuel Failks Norton Cheno weth He win Harris and Wm. Hedrick. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband a stepson an adopter daughter and three grandchildren. Mrs. J O Jenkins of Extra had been visiting her parents John Colter and wife.
Mrs. M. EB Worth entertained at a noon dinner for her son Harry Worth and his wife from Omaha. The Thanksgiving meal, postponed from Thursday, included relatives Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Watson, Mrs. Co Townsend of Aberdeen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Worthing, and Miss Lela Ferryman. Mr Worth plans to stay several days after returning by the evening flyer.
The Weatherhn reports fair conditions across Iowa tonight with a cold wave sweeping in by Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply, bringing a chilly start to the workweek and requiring warm clothing for outdoor plans.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims relief for malaria stomach complaints and nervous exhaustion, promising to restore energy and nerves with a money back guarantee if it fails to help, available at all dealers.
In a scrambled passage, a child questions why fear returns at night when sent to bed. A parent reassures there are no ghosts, while a sibling mentions a skeleton and a closet hiding. The odd names suggest a memory fragment from a domestic scene or a local tale.
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