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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1893
Page
3
The piece describes a 19th century publication schedule and subscription terms for The Daily Telegraph, noting an evening edition except Sundays. It then portrays Mr G Phelps in his library discussing literature, memory quotes, and views on Evolution Shakespeare Rousseau Spenser and Baconite arguments amid a convivial gathering.
Mr. R. G. Phelps expanded his East Sixth Street home to create a private library. The shelves hold thousands of books from romance to philosophy, poetry to history, including fine Shakespeare editions and leather-bound volumes. He reads little by modern canons, cherishing authors like Tennyson, Ruskin, Motley, Emerson, and Plutarch. A catalog is in progress to list each volume by author and work.
The Burlington Journal reports Senator Cleveland will not seek a gubernatorial bid this year. He urges an aggressive statewide campaign to win both legislative houses, noting his Republican district could risk a tie if he is succeeded by a Republican. He favors Democratic control of executive and legislative branches for the party’s benefit.
The Telegraph announces it has paid the first big installment of debt and has accounts due to cover the next note. It praises growing Daily pay and weekly subscriptions, notes a rising German readership in Cass County, and commits to expounding public questions to widen its audience. It emphasizes hard work and more readers for advertising reach.
Spooner of the Spooner Comedy company recalls a family of actors from Centerville Louisiana. He praises Joe Jefferson as the greatest of the day and worth a million. He claims his repertoire could fill a month with no repeats if supported, and stresses practical action over flashy notions.
G Wallace visited Illinois in the last month and says land near Monmouth weighs 40 to 100 dollars an acre, tiled and productive though corn was beaten this year. J R Johnson seeks pension agent job at Des Moines as a capable Democrat. James Dunn, a longtime friend, was in town Thursday with fifty hogs ready for market and a profitable farm.
Albert Johnson completes a sizable residence on Locust Street fronting 108 feet with white pine interiors and yellow pine carpentry. The four bedroom layout includes expansive parlors, a dining area, and a kitchen with china closet. The house features electric light, cold water, planned bath, red cedar shingles, brick cellar, walkways, and a landscaped yard with trees and shrubs, reflecting warmth and ventilation.
At the Newtons Grove Baptist church council on Wednesday February 15 L Parsons was set apart for gospel ministry. Rev W E Stanley Atlantic moderator Rev Harry Ferguson Cumberland clerk. Rev W G Randall Boone preached from I Timothy yi verse. Stanley gave ordaining prayer and charge, Rev R A Smith Audubon gave fellowship and charge.
Mrs P R Robinson nee Krieten brink receives many presents after her wedding including a silver tea spoon set from P B West and wife Sibley Iowa and another spoon set from Frank Salts and wife Beatrice Ned plus about 150 dollars worth of gifts. Relatives abroad sent many items. Also note: Blaze Chief George Case visits Cass county and comments on Texas heat, with H A Barton and horses noted.
In Atlantic the traveling salesman circuit is sketched with names like D Cady Geo Carpenter and E Gibbs as they pace Iowa from Chickasaw to Chicago. Reports mention the World’s Fair drive by R H Kirkpatrick, Mel Jones nearing harvest and Marie Stocum profiled as a successful traveling saleswoman. A local crime note chronicles Jim Green known as Big-toothed Jim who swindled his mother, sold her goods, and fled Des Moines, returning goods to Nels Simonsen for a $6 repayment.
Henry Kuester was in town Wednesday making out the papers in a sale of land. He bought the Boards farm, eighty acres, half a mile east of Wax, for 32.56. The Dickersons retain use, and the property features a good fruit bearing orchard.
R E King lists thirty horses for sale with price estimates for a four year old gelding and a four year old mare. Andrew Gardner patents granted for a grain harvester and a harvesters elevating and packing mechanism. A camp badge found by John Atkinson turned over to George Lang. Prof W N Orris advancing in Sloanto school and praised by Cass County friends. Philip Eppelsheimer buys five lots near DeLano’s and plans building this spring. Treasurer Brown notes taxes due January 1 and delinquent April 1. Sept Moyer circulates notice for sub director elections under the new law. Ed Lary of Wax pays initiation fee to THLEGRAPH tribe.
The Marshalltown high school building valued at $60,000 was destroyed by fire. A new, more elegant structure costing about $75,000 will be built. Supt. Rogers, in his eighteenth year, notes broad municipal investment in public buildings and schools as growth begins. The piece highlights long-serving Iowa educators, mentions Prof. Wright’s geometry problems sent from the State Normal, and notes debates on corporal punishment in schools. It ends with a school discipline quote stressing gentle, effective methods.
Smith has bought three Oxford yearlings two at 960 each and one at 76 from Middleton Ohio plus an Illinois Oxford lamb cost 50. He holds registration certificates. At town fair one sheep weighed 414 pounds. On Feb 13 neighbors celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J B Fudge with gifts and a large gathering.
Notices warn customers that Atlantic Mill & Elevator Co will match or beat Christensen Bros pricing on the same flour grade. The page also lists land for sale in Cass County, farm loans at 7 percent, and various farm ads. Names include Mrs B S Harris, Appleman Bros, JoHN H Woop, Alva Vickers, Jake Rapp, and J F Hubbard.
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