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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1893
Page
3
The Daily Telegraph is published each evening except Sunday. It offers one year, six month, or three month subscriptions with per year and per month pricing. It promises the latest general news and market reports.
The piece outlines proposals on alcohol regulation with a beer tax and penalties, silver coinage expansion, tariffs, immigration, and trust busting. It signals support for Conner for governor and Hepburn for senator, plus a strong North Platte region focus and broader national economic ideas.
In a note of good humor the Des Moines Leader compliments The Telegraph for a calmer platform. The piece contrasts earlier sharp exchanges with current temper, praising restraint while noting it still stands firm against fierce assaults.
Genial and generous A W Swalm is praised for his strong G A R support in Iowa. The Telegraph endorses the move and urges Keokuk voters to elect him department commander, noting his long dedication to soldiers and veterans’ affairs.
The piece pokes fun at editor Briggs as he bungles a self-inflicted jab while railing against a whisky license and beer taxation. It mocks his abuse attempts and urges him to push forward with a tougher stance on prohibition in Anita.
John C. Petty and wife rest at Hot Springs where Mrs. Petty improves after illness. They’ll stay till mid May. John C. W. Cary bought a drug store stake in Stuart but keeps his old job. C. H. Everett to run Park hotel, expected to become top Park lodging. Mel Jones relaxed after busy period, E. Q. Gibbs thriving in spring trade on the Q route.
At a meeting of the Reunion committee of the Cass County Veterans Association in Atlantic on April 1 1893 members agreed to widen the committee by adding Comrades John Stewart Maine Dr J G Rishell Lewis Capt Geo Dickey Grinwold Hiram Blake Massena and Hiram Studley Cumberland Names were named to form new subcommittees with power to appoint assistants On Grounds John E Moreland Invitations F P Daly and Adjutant John Green Finance and Q M I Card Reception H G Speakers E Willard and J W Scott Entertainments Silas Wilson and J S Presnall Provost Guard I M Singleton The committee adjourned to meet again on April 16 Presy J M in araee See’y
Special telegram from Lewis Iowa reports Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mills were thrown from their carriage near Peter Hop ley farm while en route to Ed Haws. Mrs Mills broke her arm and Mr Mills suffered a broken thumb with severe bruising to the head and shoulders. The horse team remained uninjured as the single-tree bolt broke causing a scare and runaway.
John A. B. Myera visited the group to exchange a few army guards and offer support. Bell the Scot, a new TELE GRAPH member from Victoria, is described as a true believer in the Scotch spirit and a neighbor who helps others.
The column reports on upcoming importations of ladies capes and jackets, bids for a new Telegraph building due by Thursday 9 AM, local concerns about pig crops, township activity, sheriff candidacy rumors, reading habits of Wm Kerr and others, and a meeting for forming an athletic park. It blends readers notes, business chatter, and community announcements.
A good sized audience last night saw Franz Cumpson and his company perform The Merry Cobbler. Cumpson starred as the cobbler and improvised with wit, including a joke about keeping off the grass. Children delighted the crowd with their brief appearances.
Advertises decorative felt shades and opaque spring roller shades with sale prices. Highlights 19 cent items originally 40 cents and 39 cent deals for 75 cent value. Mentions long sleeves Jersey Vests and Corsets from Thomson Glove Fitting. Includes Centenert Kid Gloves.
Lawrence Wakefield, a former county teacher now in Emerson Neb, leads a drawing class for top pupils and one principal and one primary teacher. He has a new call for a better post after his current contract ends and gave a notable address at the Northeast Nebraska Teacher’s Association on The Development of the Mind. Sheriff Jones captures bootlegger Charles Carstens after a chase, sending him to county jail. A notice invites bids for a new Telegraph building and mentions local social exchanges and political loyalties in Bear Grove and Griswold. De Witt's Sarsaparilla advertisement ends the page.
An advertisement seeks five workers to help move stock to a new storeroom formerly used by the Bostedo Company. It emphasizes bargain incentives to assist with moving rather than doing the work alone, and invites customers to view a spring display including dress goods, silks, wraps, undergarments, embroideries, corsets, and more.
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