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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph lists subscription terms with one year and six month options and states a daily edition published every evening except Sunday. It promises the latest general news and market reports and includes a per year rate and monthly rate.
The Sioux City Tribune notes millers oppose adulteration by corn flour while a Decantur exhibition shows mixed corn and wheat flour producing biscuits waffles and pies that satisfy tasters. The Marshalltown Times Republican argues blending 20 to 30 percent corn could boost corn profits and inform public choice between straight and mixed flour.
Little Japan is rapidly becoming a naval power with four immense battleships, ten large cruisers, and twenty six torpedo boats under construction. This growth could make its navy the world’s third largest, signaling a warning to us to strengthen our own fleet to compete with any power.
Mexico shifts to refund its national debt via an American banking house. Bonds are gold ended though Mexico maintains a silver standard. Previously bonds were issued in Europe and largely held in Germany Holland and England. American capitalists appear ready to invest while free silver advocates say the gold standard is bankrupting us.
Speaker Fonk argues the Iowa legislature can operate without lobbyists and would be better off without them. He asserts members can get needed instruction from their constituents before voting without fear of bribery or undue influence.
After the election the Popocratic papers show little to say about the state debt. They note there was nothing in it from the start since every dollar was spent on a good purpose and the approvals were tied to Democratic support.
The financial scheme linked to Uncle Horace Boies appears waning as he announces it. New theories gain little traction after the tough times of the Cleveland era, signaling the end of the effort.
The piece notes ex-Guy Barks promoting a new financial scheme attracting followers to his proposed framework. It questions where the payoff lies and hints at Uncle Horace still harboring a strong, perhaps obsessive, presidential fixation.
The Western Union Telegraph Company paid its 1807 taxes in the state totaling 17,090 dollars, up 3,700 from 1896. The new code aided the amount to some extent, and the sum is described as a neat little return from a single corporation.
The 1898 campaign is framed around a single stark issue, the silver bond payment and financial honesty. The Republican platform will defend national honesty, business stability, and prosperity against Democratic attacks, with civic virtue and intelligence backing their cause. The St. Louis Globe Democrat anticipates a Republican victory under this issue.
A speaker rails at nonpartisan politics as a conceit used by would be officeholders. He urges candidates to declare clear principles and to stand by them, defending partisan contest while warning against aiming for office without a definite platform. He emphasizes accountability to the people and rejects evasive nonpartisan rhetoric.
The Spanish minister DeLome resigns after a public letter criticizing President McKinley surfaces. His departure could trigger more Cuba crisis tensions in Washington. Separately, the New York World warns Klondike hopefuls: few strike it rich, most fail, seven in a hundred earn a living, and more spend than they gain.
The article argues that gold production in 1897 was large enough to discredit the theory that output cannot keep up with population growth. It notes that 1898 is expected to see even higher production as new fields are developed and existing mines expand.
A brief observation highlights that the delegation includes many men of exceptional ability and four or five distinguished orators, suggesting effective leadership and persuasive speakers within the body.
A reflective essay on 19th century progress and the uncertain future. It contrasts vast past achievements with the fragility of genius, urging continued study and innovation while recognizing aging minds may dim future visions. It ends with a call to pass effort to the next generation.
The Klondyke fever spreads as reports warn of hardship yet hostilities fade before the rush begins. Thousands set out for Alaska while many may return disappointed. Transportation firms and hoteliers stand to profit. families fear for absent husbands and the young may waste time and money, unlike married men with dependents.
The Iowa state debt is not due to extravagance but investment in essential institutions. Economy is needed without crippling services. it may be wiser to pay interest a bit longer rather than sacrifice the state's core operations. Business methods should guide repayment, avoiding over-insurance of the debt.
Iv 18 says a new secret party will be formed led by ex general Sovereign as its figurehead. He calls it an adjunct to the Free Silver party, arguing it will fail in a country that values open political expression and noting Sovereign's history with fringe groups.
The Sioux City Journal notes Mexico faces 6 percent interest on its national debt while the New York Central pays 3.1 percent. It argues Mexico’s gold bonds under a silver standard cost 21 1 2 percent to float, a harsh fact that theory cannot dispel.
Jim Wraver reappears in Des Moines as a lecturer with a talk titled Bread. He notes the shift from silver to wheat as a financial measure and signals he may join Boies in a new financial scheme given rising corn wheat flour blending trends.
A political column argues Republicans are unified behind currency reform while Senate opposition blocks progress. It urges voters to elect only candidates aligned with Republican financial policy, stressing loyalty and integrity ahead of the upcoming congressional nominations.
The article cautions farmers and wage earners to scrutinize bimetal advocates who are gradually dropping disguises to promote silver monometallism. It cites the Dubuque Telegraph claiming the Teller resolution would favor the silver standard over gold. It warns workers would lose if money depreciates and urges vigilance against deceptive aims.
While the Dingley bill was debated in Congress opponents warned it would harm foreign trade. In response to protests from fourteen nations, all but three have bought more U S goods since the law began, and the tariff is not yet fully in effect. Critics predict panics from Republican moves, but such panics have not materialized.
The gold standard rapidly gains ground among Central and South American Republics as several nations abandon silver within two years. The shift boosts gold producing industries, expanding mine development and increasing gold output in the region. The trend also reaches the Far East, where silver countries are abandoning it.
Republicans await a report from silver missionaries who went to Japan seven or eight months ago to encourage return to the silver standard or reveal how the gold standard was forced there. The forthcoming findings may interest observers though they may not aid their cause greatly.
The article notes farm products have surged and farm animal values rose by 150 million dollars in the past year, implying Populist orators will struggle to sway farmers with new theories in the upcoming campaign.
The draft remark argues the Teller resolution will serve as a strong campaign document for Republicans this fall. It claims free silver proponents would go to great lengths to bolster their corrupt scheme.
A political critique argues against a two tier money system urging unity in value for gold silver and paper. The speaker warns that differing money types would favor the rich bond holder while harming laborers and producers who sell goods. The call is for workers to oppose such measures and demand universal money value.
The Atlantic town faces a new Rock Island depot and large railroad spending this season. The plan includes tracks stockyards and new buildings, promising 5000 residents and rising property values as Atlantic markets itself to investors and new enterprises.
Many favor a lengthy congressional campaign but business leaders and the public hope for more time devoted to business. There is ample time to choose candidates and elect them after selection. Voters are informed on the financial question, which will be the main issue in discussions.
Worp notes Kansas benefits from a large wheat harvest and high prices for hogs and cattle driving strong money sentiment. He argues the state’s improving finances will blunt calamity hawkers stirring a silver movement, as Kansas rises in prominence.
A U S senator uses a Cuba resolution to gain attention for constituents. Senators Cannon and Mason are the latest to speak on the issue. The president is handling the matter fairly, and critics say he should be left to manage it.
The Minneapolis Journal notes 1897 failures in northwestern states total 1,056 versus 1,456 in 1886 and 1,810 in 1895, while nationwide failures reach 13,088 in 1897 and 15,095 in 1896. Liabilities also declined, making 1897 the best year since 1898 and cited as evidence of returning prosperity.
With Maine at Havana Montgomery at Matanzas and several smaller vessels at Tortugas and drifting in the Gulf, the fleet stands ready to greet the Spanish warship Viscaya and discuss the Cuban situation in a cordial exchange with Spain.
The piece notes that Minister DeLome was compelled to walk by the American president due to past penmanship matters. It claims letter writing causes trouble and disgrace and that German withholding American apples may cause dyspepsia, but the Germans would suffer most.
A B R Cady letter to the New York World argues wage earners want affordable money to pay debts but oppose cheap money before payment. He favors a dollar cheap to obtain but dear to repay, contrasting with honest debt relief. Iowa City Republican.
Tax faculty of the State University refuses to reduce suspension period for hazing cases and urges firm action. They warn other colleges to adopt preventive measures before such outrages recur, stating there is no excuse for students’ involvement and that the practice must end.
People seeking sound money ventures are urged to visit Atlantic to assess opportunities. The city is described as pleasant and growing, with prime surrounding country. Officials forecast property values will rise next year, unseen in the area.
City hall in Cleveland was emptied except for one occupant in the basement. A pole cat took over the basement causing a strong odor, highlighting the need for cleaning the hall as well as many other city buildings.
The surge in southern cotton spindles from 660000 in 1880 to over 4000000 in 1898 contrasts with only a small rise in the north. The shift reveals how self interest can alter public sentiment toward protectionist policy.
The proposal promises free homes to settlers who move northwest, but it may not attract Iowans who prefer buying land and staying. Iowa remains favorable for residents, making the offer less appealing to locals.
Those with Klondyke fever may catch a chill early in fall if they reach Alaska. The advice urges callers to first undertake a summer’s work in Iowa as a safer remedy before attempting the voyage.
A suggestion proposes sending a few boxes of green persimmons to Cuba to help adjust their stomachs to fit food rations. The idea envisions concrete aid through a simple, practical food gift as a remedy for ration challenges.
Bucklen's Arnica salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 2.60 per box and sold by Vic Emmert & Co.
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