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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
2
Publication notice shows post office registration and contact lines with addresses for editors and publishers, including Entered at the post office and act of Congress date. Mentions Chase and editors with incomplete names and formatting.
The Des Moines Register and Leader faces Republican discontent over John Snure’s pessimistic letter and a Chicago Tribune rebuttal by Raymond. Editors argue about the letter’s effect on the party, noting Taft and Indiana trends favor Republicans, while urging readers not to overreact and stressing their paper’s GOP subscriber base.
The county standpat Republicans respond more generously to the suggestion of electing a Republican representative than to backing John J. Bacey for the Senate. The idea that choosing a Democrat could defeat Lacey and Porter’s son candidate draws mixed reactions, better than expected.
Republicans compliment the News for backing the straight-ticket strategy and urge voters to elect the entire Republican slate. The letter-writers praise the paper’s stance as crucial at the psychological moment and stress returning the county GOP majority to the 1500 plus level in 1908.
A Des Moines Register and Leader article cites Congressman Dawson saying the Iowa delegation weighs Walter I. Smith for House speaker. The piece notes Smith has gained national prominence and has broad Republican support despite a small factional opposition.
The News emphasizes its consistent policy, stating it does not auction principles or offer charity advertising. It showcases solid circulation, paid staff, and uniform pricing with no discounts or bargain rates, asserting a professional, financially strong business stance.
The district sees campaign talk with Speaker Smith praised by Meredith supporters as beer and bologna rhetoric reappears. The News distances itself from auction politics and defends Republican framing while reporting Hughes gains after a New York tour. Democratic bosses object to the paper’s portrayal of their methods.
The article argues Taft will win Nebraska by a large majority, notes Lew Benson’s Utah Idaho outlook favoring Taft, and urges Republicans to seek concessions from Democrats for votes. It attacks the Democratic press and warns Republicans against aiding Democrats to elect a Republican senator unless offered meaningful exchanges.
A testimonial from Mrs. T. Simmons of Lakewood New Jersey praises Vinol as a first class tonic reconstructor for a twelve year old girl. The ad touts Vinci as a superior cod liver and iron tonic that builds strength, aids growth, and treats persistent coughs colds and bronchitis with a money back guarantee from Atlantic Drug Co. Atlantic New Jersey.
The Atlantic Northern Southern Ry will run an extra train from Atlantic to all lines leaving Atlantic at 9 30 p m Wednesday October 21 to carry attendees to a meeting where Hon Pred White Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa speaks. Other trains run on regular schedule during the Atlantic Fall Festival. Order coal from Green Bay Lumber Co.
For Sale. Lunnie property on upper Elm street featuring 100 feet front, a well built house in good condition, an excellent barn, fruit trees, and other improvements. Administrators THOS. H. WHITNEY, Adm.
Deputy Sheriff N W Snetham of Mt Ayr arrived in the city yesterday from Mt Ayr and this morning returned to that place with Harry Dustin in custody. Dustin was wanted there for seduction and was arrested here Saturday.
The News announces a limited time closeout offering a pound of premium writing paper and a box of envelopes for 50 cents, representing the actual cost. Supplies are limited and customers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of the bargain.
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