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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
3
Fragments describe Panama Canal life plagued by malaria and fevers with mentions of chills jaundice weakness and general debility. Claims electric Bitters Dr Kings New Life Pills and Bucklen's Arnica Salve cure malaria liver kidney trouble constipation headaches dyspepsia and wounds with guaranteed effectiveness and broad use.
Union meeting at the Presbyterian church drew a warm, attentive audience with Rev Mack preaching on Galatians 6 7 urging divine investment of life in Christ. He compared secular gains to spiritual returns and warned that only life in God yields true value. Ministers Braun Griffith Porter Moore attended and closing prayers followed. next meeting set at the U P Church with the Baptist pastor to preach.
Ruth Burton Pruitt born July 20 1847 in Mitchell Indiana lived in Louisville Louisville Kentucky and Atlantic Iowa moved to Colorado four years ago died August 12 1910 after surgery in Genoa Nebraska age 63 23 she left husband Sam Pruitt eight children survive except George Elmer who died in the Philippines funeral held at First Baptist Church Atlantic pastor Reverend Moore conducted service flowers noted two brothers D Burton of Louisville and ACS Burton Lawton two sisters Mrs Lea Medoy Geranium Oklahoma and Mrs AL Barnes Paulivus Neb Also listed Mary Fra la a teacher in the 5th vol the Pruitt family notes a long life of church and good works.
Judge Howe refused to advance Governor B F Garretts criminal libel trial citing ample time after September to proceed and noting extra costs. Also in WIta area Fourth Quarterly Meeting for the Wiata church set for August 21 22 with district superintendent speaking and officers to be elected for the coming year.
Des Moines Iowa week ending August 14 1910 reports rainfall below normal except in southwestern counties where 1 to 6 inches fell. Central and northwestern showers, eastern districts dry. Temperatures moderate. cloud cover and scattered showers. Statewide crops show drought damage in northeast and central areas with barren stalks and poor ear development. Freshing progressing, corn in roasting stage, yields good with favorable weather for small grains. pastures and meadows dry, stock water low in many sections. George N M Chappell Station Director.
Real estate transfers list Dawson to James and others with Atlantic street mentions and small sums. Also McFarland and Findley conveyances noted with $1.00. several dated entries and block descriptions. Additionally advertisements tout Doan's products for dyspepsia and constipation relief with prices and claims. Doan's Ointment and Regulators marketed by druggists.
London reports Elihu Roots summary for the United States in The Hague arbitration on North Atlantic fisheries supports a largely favorable outcome for American contentions. Judges heard extensive documents. Charles Warren and George Turner spoke for the U S side with Findlay’s emphasis praised by tribunal president Lemmasch. Turner mocked Findlay at times, stressing the Newfoundland right issue while Lemmasch laughed at the banter.
A Bank examiner uncovered a quarter century of falsified accounts at York County Savings Bank led by treasurer Richmond H. Ingersoll. Officials believe he did not personally profit, but his fear of harming the bank’s standing drove the scheme. He served as treasurer for fifty years, resisting vacations.
ShanaD Special reports Quincy Dewitt Millard died at his Anita area home on August 15 at 6 45 am from Brights disease. He was born November 2 1836 in Hunt s burg Ohio and moved to Anita in 1886 with three children. A Civil War veteran, he joined the Congregational church and lived a Christian life. Survived by two sons Ernest L Millard of Carbon Iowa and Carl D Millard, plus seven grandchildren. a daughter predeceased him. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 10 am with Masons conducting, burial in Anita cemetery.
South Omaha Neb August 13 1910 beef prices rose 15 to 20 cents weekly demand strong for corn fed beeves and range cattle. Cows and heifers steady to higher with good demand from packers and butchers. Veal calves up 25 to 50 cents. bulls and stags firm. Slaughter hogs premium for light and butcher grades. heavier loads neglected. Sheep and lambs steady with minor 10 to 15 cent declines. feeders active supporting prices. Overall market stronger with good clearance and slightly reduced supplies.
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