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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
4
The Weekly Telegraph by Egan Anderson Co presents concise notices and brief items from the local scene. Readers find community briefs, market news, and small notices typical of a late 19th century rural paper.
The piece rebuts a columnist in Cass County alleging a German debtor and Irish creditor misused silver dollars in a Paris expo debt scenario. It argues the proposed Republican sound money act won’t alter money value, compares drafts and currency forms, and defends the party’s aims while condemning the editorial misrepresentations.
Audubon County Republican notes after Judges Woolson death that Congressman McPherson is not seeking the judge vacancy and backs Judge Smith instead. The paper agrees with an Atlantic Telegraph editorial praising McPherson’s qualities and prefers he remain in Congress.
Congressman Dolliver told the Democrats in Congress that a sound money law is proposed as a Christmas gift. He says prosperity has been forced upon them and, with Republicans in power, they plan to enact it now, forcing 60-1s to stick.
The Telegraph discusses L Bigelow's road tax critique and urges action on county roads. It argues cash payments for road work yield better results, cites Mills county experience with township trustees hiring personnel, and calls for unified, practical grading and drainage to keep tracks firm and dry.
The Postmaster General’s report backs rural free delivery as essential for farmers, noting most experimental routes succeed and suggesting a gradual, permanent expansion. He cites a Maryland trial on wheels delivering mail daily for eight offices’ work at lower gov ernment cost and argues savings from reducing second class handling could fund universal delivery.
A fragment recalls the campaign ending and ridicules the notion of the government surrendering the fight in the Philippine Talanda, reflecting postwar sentiment and scrutiny of wartime decisions.
A Christmas sermon urges maintaining a holiday spirit year round, forgiving enemies daily, strengthening bonds with friends, and carrying Christmas generosity into the new year. It also counters claims that a Republican congress targets Democrat Roberts, arguing the issue is polygamy tied to the Mormon church, not partisanship.
A committee probes Mr. Roberta amid an investigation into polygamy and facts will decide his status. If he is polygamous, he will be unseated. if not, he may join the legislature.
The TELEG RAPH urges Judge Walter I Smith to receive the federal judgeship appointment, noting he has united endorsement from the ninth district and stating no better man could be selected.
The town of Shenandoah enjoys a lively revivalist scene as a traveling preacher stirs up the community with tales of scandal and widespread crowds gather to hear him. Supporters claim the town sorely needs a revival of religion.
The Anita Republican reports Hermano Murray son of R M Murray of Massena will seek the Republican nomination for recorder next year. The piece urges keeping the Christ in Christmas and notes the legislature convenes January 8.
Telegraph caller Uncle Nick Kenyon reports a foot injury from years ago worsened by a tumorous growth on the sole making walking difficult. He plans to seek surgical help. Washington township resident I Copeland, a longtime Telegraph reader, was noted as a valued customer during his visit last week.
A vintage advertisement touts Begg's German Salve for piles tetter eczema itch scalds and bruises and English Spavin Liniment for horses claiming scarless healing and removal of blemishes. Iturges saving 850 per bottle and credits F Parsons Co druggists of Atlantic Iowa with sales and a liver complaint cure.
Local notes report Bishop's candy kitchen selling Bon Bons and holiday treats with travelers like J W Gillett, F M Nebe, John Conners, H B Newcomb, and Rev E E Reed making morning trips. Ambrose Pellet ships sheep to Chicago for Wednesday's market as 83 acres in Benton township goes for 35 per acre.
A rapid-fire collage of endorsements touts Donan's Kidney Pills, Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup, Rocky Mountain Tea, Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil, and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Testimonies praise kidney relief, la grippe cures, cough and bronchial remedies, and general wellbeing, with distribution through Palmer & Co and Foster Milburn Co.
A tiny audience of under seventy five attended Saturday night at the opera house to see Hey wood's Celebrities. Despite poor patronage the performers delivered solid work with Estella Merica earning praise for violin mastery and Mr and Mrs Marvin showing notable dramatic ability.
A citizen testimonial praises Morrow's Kid Neoids for kidney and urinary issues including dizziness sleeplessness and rheumatic pain. The user Frederick Willaird reports back pain relief improved sleep and nerve strength after taking the yellow tablets sold 50 cents a box through H G Weber & Co and mailed on receipt of payment. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
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