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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
7
The Cummins amendment, effective this month, ends the flat liability limit for interstate shipments. Shippers must declare values on boxed or crated items and baggage, or risk no coverage. Railroads may charge per valuation and expect receipts, delaying baggage check and valuation steps. Millet seed priced at $1.00 per bushel from Hansen & Lowe.
A housekeeper is urged to choose between pure Royal cream of tartar baking powder and alum-based alternatives. The ad stresses checking labels due to state laws, consulting a family doctor if unsure, and avoiding saleman pressure since health is at stake. It concludes with Royal Baking Powder Co. of New York.
The board of supervisors yesterday voted the county pay for hauling cinders to Olive street grade beyond city limits to improve the road. The city will haul cinders to the city limits and share costs. They postponed west Second street cinders and will test Olive street as a pilot before tackling others. The board also spent time equalizing county assessments.
Mrs. I. Appleman and daughter Mildrede hosted for Miss Marie Whitney this afternoon. Sixteen intimate brides to be attended a pink and green themed luncheon at one long table with a doll bride centerpiece. Japanese parasol chair, pink roses, rose petals, painted brides cards, and favors at each place. Alice Virginia Whitmore presented the shower gifts. Pauline Moritz of Davenport was an out of town guest.
Probate filing cites last will of J A Pollock dated March 28 appointing wife as life tenant and children Clyde P Clifton R Ross T and Florence M to share thereafter. witnesses J F McGovern and H W Fulton. Taxicab service listed for Cass County os Company with local phone numbers.
Cleo A. Pate files in the September term district court against A G Reynolds claiming the defendant bought a motorcycle from the plaintiff with a mortgage back on the same and seeks damages of 100 dollars for alleged motorcycle damage. Attorney representations: Whitmore for plaintiff Goodspeed for defendant. Ladies tailoring ad from The Women’s Tailoring 314 Walnut Street.
Wm. Debus as guardian of Minnie Debus has final report approved and bond exonerated. J. S. Goss appointed administrator of Maggie C. Gose estate with a $22,000 bond. Also notice of "John Barleycorn" benefit at the Majestic in W. C. T. VII. event.
Be there at 6 30 for the farm tour leaving from the Commercial club corner at 6 30 in the morning sharp for Massena. Also lists marriage licenses for Julian T. Lewis Atlantic Henrietta R. Kaminky Casey Claude A. Walch Walnut and Alvina Karstens. Paper hanging and painting service Magarrel Bros. Insure property with L. R. Nelson at 4th and Chestnut Streets.
United Press reports a reciprocity agreement between jitney riders and Dallas movie theaters. Passengers are dropped in front of union houses and in return the theaters advertise the jitney on their screens. The arrangement aims to boost both services amid the movie craze.
A Sunday morning fire in Massena damaged the harness and robes store of J. T. Griffith & Son located south of the hotel. The building, owned by the late A. Chasdack’s daughter of Cedar Rapids, held 7010 goods insured for 500. The feed house burned next, the livery barn and hotel were saved.
The Grand Army of the Republic Iowa department begins a three day encampment in Des Moines with Col. J Palmer of Washington as the central figure. Palmer, then Civil War veteran, led the national parade. Iowa will plan a large delegation to escort him and staff in Washington this fall. Officers to be elected and a possible street parade if weather stays cool.
Dr KE Williams operates a dental practice in the Fulton Building located at Fifth and Chestnut, offering general dentistry services.
In St Paul Minnesota in June Frank Ragenthal an 18 year old Jewish newsie has beaten Get Rich Quick Wallingford and set a new asphalt price record at 7.20 a square yard for Dr Emil Boeckmann. J J Hill's son in law added charges of 17.50 and the package was to the Minenseta Club where a doorman signed and paid the COD. Dr Boeckmann refused to appear in court or admit he had been stung.
Representatives from all sections meet in Clear Lake for the 36th annual Iowa Pharmaceutical Association convention. About 2 000 visitors are expected over three days at the pavilion with headquarters at Thanks Hotel. A. Hillman of Mason City opens the session, with reports from the secretary and treasurer. Prominent speakers include W. C. Noyce of St. Louis on The Drug Store of Today and J Loyden White of Washington on The Stamp Act and Price Protection.
Delegates from every major city and town in the state attend the annual convention of the state federation of labor in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The meeting at the Magnut hotel will discuss new laws and pending bills, with a general plan for the coming year and officer elections for next year.
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