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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1894
Page
10
February sale advertises Ladies cashmere hose gloves silk mittens and wool underwear at deep discounts with multiple price drops. Includes men undergarments blankets wandknit hoods and fascinators and mentions shoe clearance. Emphasizes a one month duration and continuing cloak sale.
Local and personal items include sick leave for Mrs. H A Dicker, trips to Chicago Milwaukee and Avoca, a marriage license to John Shafer and Louisa M Lewis, and numerous visits and business calls. A post office flood caused by a broken pipe. an orchestra ball planned for February. ice contract work. a nurse and family illness. and hog sales to Southwick Bros mark daily life notes.
Atlantic news notes Miss Clara Runcorn returns home from Council Bluffs and local charity efforts in Des Moines, with maritime ice shipments, a Burnea's hall dance, and regional visits by notable residents. Hog shipments to Chicago, a painter executed in Chicago, and civic meetings in Des Moines frame a broad, era-typical daily roundup of people trades and events in Cass County and nearby towns.
On Sunday morning the residence of Ben Cate near the packing house was found on fire and no alarm was turned in due to the long distance from water mains. The home was destroyed, little furniture removed, likely caused by a defective fuse. Insurance fully covers the loss.
A young Timothy Coffin, later a New Bedford judge, faced his debut in open court in a crowded case. He sought a postponement claiming his mother’s illness after a telegram arrived. An unseen, critical voice from the balcony exposed his faltering excuse, spoken by his mother.
The piece discusses how champagne brands gain and maintain demand, noting that sudden fame often comes from casual remarks and extensive effort is needed to keep popularity. It also covers dress guidance for shorter women, advising minimal trimming, simple patterns, and tailored silhouettes to create a taller appearance.
An advertisement lists Dr Moore and J Physician and Surgeon Eye Fur Hose and Throat Specialist offering general offices at the post office Atlantic Ta. They promise to treat all chronic cases for five dollars per month with medicines furnished. Office over postoffice.
Members of United Presbyterian church staged a surprise at the pastor’s home. A large company entered quietly, shared a homeyRepast, and left gifts money and provisions for the baby and horse. The act strengthened pastor and congregation bonds. J C Rapp remains active at Atlantic Roller Mill inviting patrons. Jake assures wheat business remains profitable.
A 12 year old named Jeremiah is described as a confirmed pessimist who constantly grumbles about lead pencils lacking points. He borrows a knife to sharpen them, quipping about pockets and holes, reflecting a downbeat, self deprecating humor in a Lewiston Journal excerpt.
Progression of social meals gains favor in Boston with admiring remarks on adapting the event to suit courtship. The piece quotes a respondent describing how a guest can move through courses with wine and bread, noting the format limits and social dynamics.
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