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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
2
A Republican booster proclaims Taft as Ohio born and a cradle of presidents. An Irish heckler from the rear questions whether the “old lady” is expecting the stork in November, delivering a sharp interrupting quip in a rich Irish brogue.
Victor E. Bender has built a thriving newspaper at a new one story, well lit building equipped with a Goss three decker press. The Sunday edition reached 72 pages as a proud milestone. The News congratulates the Nonpareil on its success and hopes for Bender’s well earned rest later in life.
Major Lacey accepting the republican nomination for United States senator urged rallying behind the motto Let no harm come to the republican party. He framed it as a patriotic appeal for unity and votes for all Republican candidates from president to constable to defeat factionalism and unite the party.
Critics and analysts now label Iowa a doubtful state in upcoming campaigns with party dynamics and voter shifts fueling uncertainty about early results and momentum.
The Record-Herald reports Wisconsin voters favor Taft by about 87,000 with an 156,000 Republican credit and an expected near 100,000 Taft majority. editors urge Iowa Republicans to follow Wisconsin’s example of getting together and burying factionalism to boost Taft and defeat Bryan.
Property owners in a city section file a petition with the county attorney after D. W. White organized opposition to the gas plant. They seek action to move the plant or bar improvements, claiming unbearable odor. Others contend the plant is not a nuisance and warn against harassing a facility operating near newer property. The case shifts from criminal to civil with potential injunction. The issue has recurred several times in recent years with experts ruling the plant not a health nuisance.
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL notes Mrs F H Crombie of Spokane Wash visiting her mother Mrs Waddell at 610 Olive street She will stay a while and later Mr Crombie will join her Dr C L Campbell returned home from Pennsylvania where he was summoned by his mother’s death He notes Pennsylvania streams are drying up and rain is needed
The New York World says Taft has 205 votes and Bryan 178 with 100 doubtful. Readers in the western section doubt the accuracy, noting Nebraska appears doubtful while Utah Wyoming and Idaho appear in Bryan’s column.
Cashier R B E Coburn states bank assets exceed deposited dollars if run carefully, but stockholders may suffer. Directors met at 8 after Culbertson's death and chose to close doors and place bank under government control to prevent a run. Proposals for reorganization not yet discussed. Bank Examiner Shaw expected.
A curtness hints at Uncle Leslie M Shaw joining William Howard Taft in the eastern states for campaigning while recalling a disputed claim about a stone “domb” rejected by stone masons, suggesting another instance of dismissed assurances.
A brief notice announces a clearance offer for writing paper and a box of envelopes at 50 cents the actual cost. Supplies are limited and the seller aims to close out the stock quickly.
If you are a sufferer from piles ManZan Pile Remedy will bring relief. Price 60c. Sold by W T Palmer Co Drug Store.
An old-time ad fragment promoting Rings Little Liver Pills to relieve biliousness and sick headache. Claims the remedy keeps you well and lists a 25 cent price, inviting readers to try them at the store.
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