This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
2
An article extols Newbro’s Herpicide as a remedy that destroys the germ causing hair loss in women. It credits scientific discovery for halting thinning and greying, promising restoration as nature’s beauty is preserved. Sold by druggists with 10 cents for a sample and $1.60 for a bottle through Atlantic Drug Co.
The local paper reports that Mr. Meredith intends to cast his Senate vote according to the statewide Republican will as expressed in the forthcoming primary. He asserts his June pledge remains binding after Senator Allison’s death and would back John W P Lacey for the short term or Albert B. Comemins for the full term if they win a majority, with correspondence showing he goes further than asked in pledging to be governed by party choice.
The paper notes Mr Mere Dith’s opposition on the Senate caucus floor to a short term senator, urging the Progressive Republican element to let the people decide the senatorial matter. It includes a letter from Chairman Franke to Meredith dated Sept 18 1903 stating the state central committee aims to unite the campaign and require candidates to pledge to abide by the primary decision and support a Republican legislature.
C A Meredith replies to Des Moines Fleming Building chair asking for a public pledge as a Republican legislator. He sends a statement indicating he will vote for the primary nominee for United States senator. The letter is dated September 1 1908.
Meredith pledges to vote for the United States senator to fill the Allison term if elected and again in the 33rd General Assembly for the long term. He commits to use every honorable means to aid the candidate nominated in the November 3, 1908 election. Atlantic Iowa September 19 1908.
The article argues that Cavs county voters should back Meredith in the United States senatorship, suggesting the highest vote in the primary would win Republican legislative support regardless of local partisan intensity. The piece implies Cavs county gains no downside by placing its vote with Meredith.
Mayor I S W W Straight announces registration sessions for Atlantic Iowa voters ahead of the November 2 1908 general election. Sessions run October 22 23 24 31 from 9 am to 4 pm at ward 1 City Hotel ward 2 I A Temple ward 3 Grand Jury Room court house ward 4 German church Sixth and Elm. Final sessions on election day at Firemen's hall Wm Treede court house and Avery barn.
The Y M C A board met in regular session last night at the association rooms. After conducting routine business, the split of junior membership was discussed and a motion passed to divide juniors into two groups, creating three distinct divisions within the organization.
The notice outlines annual gym dues for juniors 10 to 14 at 93.00, intermediates 14 to 16 at 4.00, and seniors 16 and over at 5.00. Intermediates and willing high school boys receive one gym night weekly from 7:30 to 9:16 plus additional partial night access, discretionary by the secretary and a mixed senior intermediate committee. A committee member suffered a stroke yesterday and another died this morning. doctor said to return Monday.
News reached Dr G T Campbell this morning that his mother aged seventy one died at Mount Union Penn after a brief illness. He and his brother Dr H B Campbell of Antta will travel there either this evening or tomorrow morning to be with the family. The deceased lived with a younger son at the time of death.
The Atlantic Northern & Southern Ry will run an extra train from Atlantic to all lines at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday October 21 to serve attendees of the Fred White gubernatorial address. Regular trains run on the usual schedule during the Atlantic Fall Festival.
A vintage ad touts Little Liver Pills by A A Mickel for biliousness and headache. It claims the pills keep you well and are sold by W T Palmer & Co. Drug Store at 25 cents per box.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.