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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1893
Page
6
In Cass County Iowa the editor urges rethinking road funding and management. He analyzes costs per township, questions current supervision, and cites a Des Moines Good Roads meeting. The piece advocates drainage, proper grading, broader wagon tires, and cost savings to achieve better, longer lasting roads.
Day before yesterday a $46.50 check drawn on Cass County Bank sir purported to be signed by J M Baxter was passed to Charles Block for an overcoat. A second $58 Baxter check was passed to Christenson Brothers for shoes. The suspect Bowman confessed after arrest in Blotcky Bros. store. He claimed he was 250 miles away when signed. The Telegraph notes the arrest.
Ed Smedley tells a tale of two surgeons, Dr Jack and Dr Smedley, who jointly operated on an animal patient. The patient died within three days after they performed a spaying procedure. Both claimed flawless skill to defend their reputations.
Purai Princey argues farmers should make homes, outbuildings, and stock facilities comfortable and efficient. He urges careful planning, mixed husbandry, and prudent investment to improve returns, reduce labor, and cultivate a contented, well managed farm.
A brief note emphasizes trust in God for seed time and harvest, urging farmers to work according to the plan. It frames labor and faith as the path to a comfortable future for those tending the land and relying on divine promises.
The article urges farmers in debt to beautify their land once crops and stock pay. It advises planting fast growing hedges, then, after wealth grows, replacing with evergreen windbreaks and groves. A large,Practical grove adds value, shelter, and joy for generations.
Charles K. Harding has developed a Closed Conduit System for electric motive power now in practical use. The Atlantic native, long known for his skill with electricity, shows confidence and enthusiasm as colleagues anticipate a fuller descriptive feature.
The piece recalls a Japanese poodle owned by Miss Eugene Clark of New York hosting a dog party with twenty guests, tea, and souvenirs, amid critique of elite canine gatherings. It contrasts a conductor story about dogs on trains with Harper’s Bazaar depiction of Oorah’s royal canines and a street scene of a lady with her poodle and a baby.
The article notes a May term rehearing for Robertson or son Jasper after a guilty plea leading to a hanging sentence. It also reports William McMillan of Atlantic Iowa claiming Jumbo the ox as the largest in the world, with measurements and pedigree, weighing about 3,890 pounds and expected to grow.
J W Hodgkins praises Brigham Young as a strong executive and dearest sighted leader and says Salt Lake City and its temple will be an enduring monument. He commends the climate fertility and scenery while criticizing the Mormon population as lazy.
Eight boys on Maple Street formed a train of eight bobs carrying about fifty children and slides. The journey started at Seventh and ended at the hill foot as residents pedestrians and teamsters watched. The sun shone while the youngsters dispersed to their homes after an enjoyable excursion.
Sound farmer Squire Olson of Norway neighborhood notes he rented a farm to an immigrant who arrived on a ship linked to a disease outbreak affecting Henry Borcheer’s family. The immigrant speaks little, and Olson says his views are well grounded and informed.
Hiram Blake, returning from Indiana, visited Wyaret Illinois and met Ezra. Blake reports Massena district township will elect sub-directors this spring with the north third serving three years, the south third two years, and the middle third one year.
H D Holliday of Massena praises large litters but argues big pigs must grow well from birth. Henry insists a farmer with twenty sows raising a hundred pigs is thriving, though critics say large litters hinder early growth.
Peter Lepley is described as knowing all importers of thoroughbred horses in the West and able to locate European breeding strains. He has laid groundwork on the fancy horse question and discusses horses in multiple old world languages.
Wyckoff doubts only one variable in farming this year the legal ender. He plans to show progress by planting seventy acres himself. The corn is described as big handsome and a boss yielder though the main question remains will it mature.
B Y Burke promotes the Merchants Retail Commercial Agency of Chicago in San Francisco. He cites his long tried credentials and predicts Atlantic will welcome Ed a success as they hear of his achievements.
H Jebsen attributes hog cholera to cold dew and early frosts claiming a lung fever from dew on the animal’s face. He notes his daughter Rose is a champion speller and leads in local competitions.
Bridges inspector G. Hunter reports Pleasant township has the fewest bridges in the county with Lincoln close behind. Oasys has the most large bridges and Edna the greatest number of short bridges.
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