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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
A historic pension measure passed by a Democratic majority largely composed of sons of rebel soldiers. The piece argues veterans misled about who bears responsibility and cautions against cheap attacks on those who wore the gray. It urges old soldiers to recall the gift of increased pensions came from the Sons' of Rebel Soldiers.
The piece argues the primary law inadequately aids aspiring governors and favors wealthier candidates. It highlights Atlantic voters supporting Stone over Applegate, lauds Applegate’s unblemished record, and notes Safe Young’s easy defeat due to personal wealth. It also calls on businessmen outside the Commercial Club to engage, noting a $25 price and a stack of chips metaphor.
Business men of Atlantic welcome more inside players as preparations begin for the Firemen's Tournament. A Chicago firm will decorate Chestnut and Walnut streets with twenty double and treble banners. Atlantic plans a gala appearance on July 3 and 4 with numerous business houses participating.
The article argues Rock Island railroad should pave and park the space between Cardio and Pullman and their tracks to restore advertising value Atlantic invested in Chestnut street. It notes the Rock Island depot on Chestnut blocks Atlantic's potential advertising revenue and praises Mr. Mayne hired to oversee paving preliminaries.
A cooking demonstration at the Congregational church is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 with an admission of 15 cents. The menu features chicken en casserole tomato soup sandwiches gingerbread and a paper The Servant Question. A meeting of the Ladies Union follows immediately.
All veteran firemen are requested to meet at the firemen's hall Sunday at 9 30 a m to join the department in its annual memorial services. Also notice of Melchers sale and a new dentist in Atlantic with Dr J T Ralston opening a dental office over Farmers Savings Bank.
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