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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1896
Page
12
Local items describe illnesses and family news, shop ads for wall paper and jewelry, travel notes, meetings, weddings, and community events. Mentions Fred Worthing, Silas Wilson, Etta Hedges, P. F. O’Connell, and Atlantic residents with dates around mid February, plus fire department, gymnastic club, and local business promotions.
A listing from Fontainbleau Missouri advertises four black jacks aged three and four years. They stand about 14 to 15 hands high and are sired by a 16 hand stallion. Address inquiries to Lewis Magis. Ama.
Advertisement for Swayne's Ointment claiming it stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes piles. Targets readers with moist itching at night and potential tumor formation. Mentions availability at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
An advertisement touts Beggs Hair Renewer promising to stop hair loss and restore natural color when hair turns gray. It emphasizes quick results and urges readers not to neglect thinning hair.
This morning the court dismissed the writ of habeas corpus in the J. C. Yetzer matter. The judge ruled the administrator of the deceased represents the deceased and holds the same rights to surrender the defendant, exonerating the bond and leaving the defendant in jail.
Advertisement proclaims Swayne s Ointment cures tetter eczema itch and eruptions on face hands and nose with no internal medicine needed claims unique healing powers asks readers to ask a druggist for the remedy and promises clear healthy skin
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective liquid laxative that cleanses the system and cures colds headaches and fevers with no after effects. It is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Presbyterian church ladies formed a Home and Foreign Missionary Society at Mrs. Harry Acker’s home. They planned a productive afternoon and set the meeting for the second Thursday of each month. Officers named include President Mrs. E. F. Reed, Secretary Mrs. L. A. Dawson, and Treasurer Mrs. Bartley.
Mr D Wiley a Black Greek of New York was crippled by rheumatism and could barely walk with canes. After using Chamberlain s Pain Balm he improved enough to throw away his canes. He credits the liniment with more benefit than all prior medicines and treatments. Sold at 60 cents per bottle by druggists.
At a meeting, many members from abroad attended. Delegates to the state convention at Des Moines were elected in order, with one for every three in good standing. Names include C. V. Beaver, A. S. Mullins, D. Findley, H. E. Campbell, W. R. Koob, N. P. Lauritzen, Plunket, G. A. Spaulding, H. D. Miller, B. D. Emmert, Jas. Macke, F. A. Stockdale, A. Weaver, W. J. Findley. Spaulding also chosen as national convention delegate.
Rock Island playing cards are back on the market at 10 cents per pack, with thousands purchasing quickly. Each pack ships postpaid for single orders, while five packs can be sent express if remittance is 50 cents. Include 2 cents for engraved whist rules if desired, payable to Jno Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago.
The piece notes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for children, priced at twenty-five cents per bottle. It also reports Mr J S Quint and family moving to Oklahoma, with stops in Atlantic to visit M E Quint, and laments the departure of Albion Quint and Miss Alice from local literary social and church circles, extending best wishes for their new western home.
A patent remedy claims rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate relief after the first dose and removal of the disease’s cause. Available from F. Parson Co. druggists in Atlantic Iowa for 75 cents.
Miss Minnie McCorkel of near New Buffalo, LaPorte County Indiana, is dying from cigarette use. Her brother, once addicted, died a raving maniac. She reportedly smoked about five boxes daily and now cries for one more cigarette as illness erodes her body and mind.
Noble township education meeting will be held at the Evangelical church this evening and tomorrow. The program includes events starting Friday evening at 7 30 with a noted slate of activities, as announced by the organizers.
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