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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
2
In early efforts at equal suffrage, Colorado women show diligence and independence at the polls, shaping ballots with care and broadening views beyond social distinctions. The piece notes growing sisterhood, focus on serious affairs, and diverse civic impact among new voters.
Asian Phelps and John Br. Johnson discuss the Iowa Anti-Cigarette Law, its July 4 1806 enactment, and differing court opinions on its constitutionality. They compare original package sales, interstate commerce issues, and potential congressional action to cure any invalidity, while citing opinions of the Iowa attorney general and federal courts.
J O Corey born 1814 in Thompson Connecticut. He lived thirteen siblings, trained as a hatter in Susquehanna County. He moved to St Louis to study law, joined the Mexican War at Jefferson Barracks, served with First Dragoons E Company, wounded at Benna Vista, spent time in California, then mined before returning home by Panama Isthmus in 1851 and emigrating with a brother to Livingston County Illinois where he married Anna M Johnson in spring 1851.
Des Moines Dec 10 The Harlan State Bank was seized by the state auditor and a receiver will be sought. Bank Examiner Bennett took possession, with D M Wyland as president. The bank’s capital is 50000 and deposits about 75000, but X weakened after J M Gingery sold his interest and withdrew 26000 cash. The attorney general will close the business. depositors likely paid in full, stock value minimal.
Hon Silas Wilson of Casa county arrives in town noted as the leading grape nursery operator. Thirty years ago he began with a spade on abandoned Grove City lots and built a vast enterprise through hard work and integrity. Also includes a 100 dollar reward for catarrh cure and a Hall's Catarrh Cure endorsement from Toledo druggists Walding Kinnan Marvin West Truax.
Sunday entry attempts cited at J J Swartz residence near Atlantic and a prior Saturday break in at C Huffstodt’s home. Huffstodt, in the city to cash a ten dollar bill, had a near-miss pocket book theft leaving only 15 cents. The narrative notes more books and notices from Harper’s in a separate passing paragraph, including The Ship's Company and Other Sea People and Harper's Round Table for 1896, with other titles by Ruth McEnery Stuart and G B.
The item previews Harper's Christmas number with stories by Howard Pyle Captain Charles King John Kendrick Bangs and others plus illustrations by Remington Newell and Penfield. It notes Waring continuing street cleaning articles and strike riot plates. Also previews Harper's Bazar December and January features and new serials by Wilkins Bangs du Maurier and others.
An advertisement attributes to Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound the cure of severe female ailments including ovarian troubles uterine inflammation and displacement along with relief for spinal weakness backache and changes of life. It also claims high success against leucorrhea and early tumor dissolution with accompanying Liver Pills and Sanative Wash as supportive remedies.
Advertisements tout Karl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for constipation and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments and piles. Vic Emmert & Co. promote Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic pain, with claims of strong relief and safe use. Mrs D Robinson of Hartwick, NY cited as ill with rheumatism, price 50 cents per bottle.
A scanned advert lists Swayne Ointment for skin diseases and One Minute Cough Cure for colds and throat troubles. Testimonials claim benefits from Vic Emmert and Mrs. E. B Worren. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for ulcers and piles, with Shiloh's Cure notes and local sellers M. J. Davis & Son and others.
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