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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
The News urges Republicans to vote for all thirteen presidential electors and warns that neglecting the full ticket in the June primary could cost the slate seats. It explains the need to request a separate senatorial ticket and encourages united support from president to constable.
Fragmentary text discusses Mr Brymre and his stance on free silver. It references Democrats accusing discussion of the silver issue during Bryant era and hints at monetary theory disputes. The passage is garbled but centers on trust in Bryan’s position and political maneuvering.
The piece argues that Bryan’s past and ambiguous free silver stance threaten financial stability and that business leaders view him as an unsound economic thinker. It cites his 1856 gold standard remarks and his later Parker stance, asserting the Democratic push for bimetallism remains a liability. It notes Jones’s warning that Bryan’s election endangers prosperity.
Chicago Tribune comments that public confidence cannot rest on shifting sands of Bry ans political and economic opportunism, criticizing inconsistent positions and unreliable policy rhetoric as undermining trust.
A lively Republican gathering at the opera house drew strong praise for Speaker Congressiag Smith. Attendees from all county sections left confident Republican majorities will hold firm through the year.
A local tribute to Rev George of the Presbyterian church, noted for his consistent Christian character and broad respect in Atlantic. The Smith meeting chair presiding pastor, a Republican and Taft admirer, is praised for speech, fairness, and guiding influence without sacrificing political principles.
Congressman Smith urged voting the straight Republican ticket including the candidate for representative and the U S senate race to support a Republican majority in Cass County. The paper notes Republicans are uniting across factions with a solid front and aim for a 1204 majority.
The News notes a union meeting at Anita uniting factions to battle a common enemy and predicts a county wide Taft victory with a 1200 margin. It praises Tama Jim Wilson and Congressman Smith for clear, sharp depictions of party information and industry versus democracy’s vagaries.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup provides quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. It is especially recommended for children by mothers and is gentle and laxative in effect. Sold by W T Palmer & Co.
A large turnout from outside the city attended the Smith meeting last evening. Guests included Frank Worthing, Sherm F. Myers, Budd, Grace, Wagner and Newton of Anita, Frank Beebe of Wiota, Chas Scott of Benton township, C. H. Livingston of Washington township, J. H. Baker of Lewis, and Capt. J. C. Stewart of Maine. A special train carried a large crowd east after the speaking.
Advert says Pineules for the Kidneys aid kidney and bladder trouble backache and rheumatism with first dose relief. Claims hundreds testify to healing and tonic effects with a 30 days trial priced at $1.00. Purifies the blood and sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. tiny Stores.
Real estate transfers listed with deeds from Wm F McFarland to C W Scott J A Coppock and others to J Huckins Helen Welscott to A Ballen Reuben Price to William Story and Rosa A Crawford et al to William Story. Amounts noted including 7463.82 and 1 dollar. Also an advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy sold by W T Palmer & Co.
Miss Dorothy Rena Prather wed Hector Duncan Turner in a seven oclock morning ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Griswold. Rev. R G F Chambers officiated with only family present. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs John Welch Atlantic Mr and Mrs Norman Turner Cumberland John Camp Sheffield Ill. A three course breakfast preceded the departure by train for two weeks of visiting in Illinois before returning to Griswold to make their home.
The notice promotes engraving services for cards invitations monogram stationery and samples of stickers Raney seals and future counter pads. It lists names J C Anderson Ida Jensen John Rotherham Lucinda Kiehl Hector Turner and Dorothea Frazer in Atlantic Griswold and related locations.
Due to a softened road bed from ten days of snow and rain, trains No. 2 and 3 are annulled. Train No. 1 departs Atlantic at seven a.m. and No. 4 arrives about 6:30 p.m. This schedule will continue through the week while repairs are made. Signed by JAS H Jones G M.
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He reports spending money on doctors before finding relief and recommends the remedy as a tonic. Price 50 cents at dealers.
An advertisement notes pain in the lower back often caused by rheumatism of back muscles. It urges use of Chamberlain's Liniment two or three times daily with massaging at each application. Atlantic Drug Co. supplies the product.
Hon Claude Porter will address a Democratic gathering in Elkhorn tomorrow night. A special train departs from the city at 7 00 over the A N and 8. Local party members promise a quartet and other music.
Anna White of Walnut was in the city between trains today Read the News footage notes her appearance and movement through downtown during a brief transit stop.
An ethical family remedy praised by physicians and the Well Informed of the World as a safe laxative is Syrup of Senna and Elixir of Senna. The genuine product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
While in the army in 1868 I was taken with chronic diarrhoea says George M. Felton of South Gibson Pa I have tried many remedies but none gave relief until Mr A W Miles persuaded me to try Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea one bottle stopped it at once For sale by Atlantic Drug Co
An affordable liquid remedy marketed for malaria chills and fever claims to regulate the liver kidneys and bladder and relieve biliousness sick headache and constipation. The 1.00 bottle is described as containing twice the quantity of the 50c size and the first dose is said to bring relief, with the product available in stores.
A Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine resident L A Bartlet says his family has enjoyed good wealth since using Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years. The ad claims the product cleanses and tenes the system gently and costs 26 cents at all dealers.
Among the out of town visitors were Mrs. A. C. Fredrick of Elkhorn and her son, Mrs. E. A. Smith and daughter Marie of Griswold, Mrs. J B Harter and Mrs. A G Anderson of Brayton, Mrs. F Y Donahue and daughter Bisley of Lewis.
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