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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
3
A Saturday Evening Post style warning outlines schemes by the boxcar man who touts cheap groceries delivered in bulk, then vanishes with payment after spoiled goods. It also covers false jewelry stamping and stencil pianos sold via aggressive sale methods, highlighting state and federal laws curbing such frauds and the risks to rural buyers.
A News-Telegraph reporter recalls a ward encounter about campaign funds. An interviewer asks if money is afloat in the campaign and is told no known funds from local candidates or donors. The dialogue ends with voters planning to simply go to the polls and vote.
A Cass county political roundup notes shifts in titles from Colonel and Judge to elders and deacons, mentions the Business Men's Excursion, and tracks national figures like Senator Cummins and Elihu Root. It urges readers to vote and highlights party maneuvering and delegate tensions.
A list shows farmers who have revoked contracts with Town or Bell Telephone Co over alleged misrepresentation. Names include Wm Guske Fred Draeger Hal Woodward Dimig Carlson C A Zellmer J J Conroy H L Thompson W B Berry Anderson Bros W J Sarsfield A W Sarsfield J M Thomson R J Keith. A cooking demonstration at Congregational church parlors set for Saturday June 8.
The Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal Neighbors held a joint memorial yesterday afternoon. Members gathered at the hall and marched to the Congregational church where Rev. Spelman delivered a Memorial sermon. They then proceeded to the cemetery for the grave decoration ritual. The services were well attended.
Help wanted notice seeking a strong boy not afraid of work to assist in the office sweeping mornings and aiding with mailing at night. Pays four dollars a week. Call at once. No boy afraid of work need apply. att
Short news items note W L Overman and family moving today into the new Mosier house at 708 Cedar street Harb Gaylord will move into 806 Locust vacated by Mr Overman Dr Will Findley of Sac City visiting his mother Mrs Martha Findely, who has been ill Miss Ethel Horn teaches near Bayton closed term with picnic Mrs Mary Horn attended the event Horn will teach in Atlantic next year Board of Supervisors held short session and will canvass primary vote next Monday Hodgkins buys home Russ Hodgkins owner of Merchan ts Cafe acquires residence 807 Walnut street from Mrs E J Swarts price 2000 Arch Brown arranged sale Mexican arres ted for fast driving and careless handling of fractious ponies Bond forfeited after failure to appear before Mayor Burnea.
Dave Oransky returns from Des Moines after a week away. J W Kirby of Eggers Bros jewelry in Des Moines Sunday. Fay Jenkins travels from Anita to attend Mrs McGrew funeral this afternoon. Fred Dittman Anita land man in city for business and visiting. W C T U to meet Mrs Greenleaf instead of Miss Laraway Wednesday at 2 30. Ed Egan and son visit Burlington mother Phoebe Hegan. Jesse Beck Canada land man injures wrist from car crank backfire. Light durable go carts at Giffens.
The News-Telegraph will receive county returns this evening and state returns as available. No extra edition will be printed tonight. a full account of the ballot battle will appear in tomorrow evening’s paper.
About one hundred fifty persons gathered Saturday evening at the Methodist church to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Quint and family, who plan to move to Des Moines. The Quints have been longtime choir members. a surprise was sprung during choir practice. Refreshments followed and friends presented a set of silver knives and forks as a token of affection. All wished them prosperity in their new home.
A good assortment of White Mountain and Wisconsin Peerless refrigerators is available at Giefen's, showcasing a range of models and prices for shoppers.
Harry Croissant and Miss Stella Winger living near Atlantic were married Saturday afternoon at the Christian parsonage by Rev B F Hall who had just moved here. Draymen paused unloading household goods as the knot was tied. The couple will reside on a farm nearby.
Folding go carts and English bulators advertised at Giffen's store. The listing highlights portable recreation items and related goods, suggesting a local shop display or sale in a small town setting.
Dentist Dr H K Williams operates from above Alexander's store offering routine care and dental services in a compact storefront setting with local patient access and established practice.
Dates for the Chautauqua assembly are set from August 1 to 9 at the fair grounds in the little grove at the southwest corner. The report on George Franklin notes a relapse after initial improvement and his many friends hope for recovery. A Calorie Fireless Cook stove is advertised as a heat and labor saver at Giffen's.
Chas. Scott of Benton township visited the city last evening and made a pleasant call at this office during a brief stay while arranging for 15¢ roll prints from Kodak finishing films.
Local residents react to fast results claimed from a simple mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerka the German appendicitis remedy. J B Jones asserts a single dose antisepticizes the digestive system and removes sour stomach gas and constipation instantly, claiming it never fails as a remedy.
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