Local and Personal Notes From Atlantic City
A week’s roundup of Atlantic residents includes: J W Allman ill. Goo Slaughter and Mayor Jones travel to Chicago and Omaha. Earl Bailey improving. new footwear and monumental work via S E Grant on Chestnut. visits from Rev C Potter and Mrs Potter of Maine. births at the Moreland home. large baseball crowd at the park. Mrs Col R Hooker visiting. Rupp resigns from Windsor Hotel. Crawford auctions and real estate ads. Alexander returns from California. piano dealers promote sales. Miss Anna Young and Mrs Win. Fundell visiting. injuries from a Fourth of July tin incident. Emma Galley and grandfather visiting. Hazel Middaugh injured. Lodge officers installed. fair wind damage settled. recital by Miss Pearl Hutton in Anita. Hamlers move to Extra. Atlantic guests attend Casey wedding. best wishes to new couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goo. Slaughter
Floer
Chicago
Earl Bailey
E. Grant
Chestnut Street
Jones
Omalis
Cassie Peters
Anita
Rev. C. Potter
Maine
Janed Wilson, Jr
Ball Park
Audubon and
Atlantic Cams
Creston
Andrew
Emma Galley
Samuel Galley
Nelson, Neb
John H. Taylor
Pearl Hatton
Masonic Hall
Hill
Cleveland, O
City
Nipper
Phil Southwick
J. If. Laurenson
Henry Laurenson
Audubon
Omaha
Clinton
Harlan
Lulu
Spirit Lake
Chris Kringle
Walnut
Wm. Talbot
Denver
Col
Dayton
Melpomene Club
Geo. Curtis
Birch Street
Drs. Macomber & Morse
Fifth Street
Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Des Moines
Swayne's Ointment Promoted for Skin Conditions
The ad extols Swayne's Ointment for curing eczema tetter and facial eruptions with no internal medicine. It claims superior curative powers and urges asking a druggist for the remedy. A separate note covers a church gathering at Maple Street parsonage, gifts to Rev. and Mrs. Crooks, and a money presentation. It also promotes Swayne's Ointment for piles, detailing symptoms and healing claims with price and mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
City Council Meeting Actions Include Grants and Salary Edits
At last evening’s session the mayor and council reviewed officers reports and filed them. A gravel roof contract for the electric power house was read, and a sidewalk grant for Jacob Christensen approved on east side of block 14 in McDowell’s addition. An alley opening petition for block 62 by A R Gardner et al was ordered opened. The fire chief’s request for tools was referred to the water committee. A water main tap for A L Handy was approved. Salary changes for E Johnson and J W Love were carried, with specific pay adjustments and dates. Ordinance book custody and deposits were debated. Bills were prepared and approved for payment. The meeting adjourned on Ramsey’s motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Christensen
McDowell
Add
A. R. Gardner
White
Dicker
Ramsey
Conrad
Anderson
Stier
Needles
Lyman
Local Residents Travel and Recoveries Reported
Mrs Wickersham slowly improving as residents travel to Walnut Council Bluffs Des Moines and Omaha on various business and family visits. Grace Dickerson Ida Sturgeon and others host and visit in the city while relatives from Anita Extra and Council Bluffs arrive for short stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gray
Des Moines
J. C. Voorhees
Anita
Father Daly
Omaha
Grace Dickerson
Ida Sturgeon
Harry M. Wilson
Colorado Midland
H.M. Boorman
J. E. Warr
Lawler
Okoboji
Spirit Lakes
Mrs. Morgan
Council Bluffs
Heart Cure Testimonial From Grass Lake Man
Samuel O. Stone of Grass Lake Michigan testifies that at 73 he suffered heart disease with dizziness faint spells and breathlessness. After starting Dr Miles New Heart Cure in August he improved after the first bottle and completed four bottles feeling entirely well. He had been skeptical of patent medicines but promotes the remedy with strong endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Duccus
Bamon O
Grass Lake
Mich
Ronger
Dr. Miles
Amuel O. Stone
Rhodie Noah
Busy travel notes and local social rounds mingle in city flyer
Joe Barnes makes a quick business trip to Chicago while Dr. Lyon returns from Des Moines visiting Geo. Lyon. Miss Gertie Zuch plans a short visit to Stuart and many residents journey to nearby towns for social events, picnics, weddings, and recitals. Local ads promote DeWitt Hazel Salve and Chamberlain's remedies with reports of lectures at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Barnes
Chicago
Dr. Lyon
Des Moines
Geo. Lyon
Gertie Zuch
Stuart
H. B. Newcomb
Lewis
Alice Martin
Anita
Levi Downs
I. E. Dayton
Repene
Ixtra
Northwestern Legion of Honor Enjoys Pleasant Picnic
Members and families of the Northwestern Legion of Honor plus a guest spent yesterday afternoon picnicking in L. A. Dawson's grove with reports of a joyful, level day. Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia is claimed to cure in 1 to 3 days, removing the cause and disease, with first-dose benefits 75 cents, sold by F. Parson Co. druggists in Atlantic, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Legion of Honor
L. A. Dawson’s Grove
F. Paraon Co
Druggists
Atlantic
Iowa
Audubon Triumphs Over Atlantic in One Sided Park Game
Atlantic beat Audubon 12 to 3 in a largely uncompetitive afternoon contest. Hupp led Atlantic with a triple, double, and single while Quint pitched well for the winners. Dufford and L Franklin also contributed solid sticks as Atlantic’s hitting pace stood out and Audubon’s fielding miscues fueled the lopsided result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Audubon
Werts
Bailey
Freeman
Roberts
Franklin
Doulford
Hupp
Aldubott Jas
L. Franklin
Wade
Hunter
Quint
Griffin
Anderson
Ellis
Scott
TBS
Dufford
Carson
Avoca
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Ideal Family Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs for laxative use noting pleasant flavor and gentle action, claiming it best family remedy. In a separate incident J M Irmen’s loose diamonds were scattered by wind but all were recovered after a prompt search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Irmen
Backlen Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Refund
Backlen s Arnica Salve proclaims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It sells for 26 cents per box and is available through dealers. Prof Mayne Arnold has spent a week packing optical goods eye testing appliances and furniture then left with his family on the Rock Island to Atlantic after six months of substantial business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Craven
India
M. E
Backlen
Arnica
Mayne Arnold
Rock Island
Atlantic
Perry Advertiser Praises Local Optician De Witt’s Little Early Risers
Perry Advertiser lauds a local optician for competence and honesty. The notice highlights his advertising methods and pleasant demeanor, wishing him future prosperity. includes a bland plug for De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a small remedy for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Perry Advertiser
DeWitt
Optician Prof Arnold Praised by Leading Americans
The TreLexeram editor attests to Prof Arnold's skillful eyewear and treatment of impaired sight. Thousands of testimonials from professors, senators, judges, and physicians endorse his glasses and methods. The Atlantic store is the sole exclusive optical shop on the town’s west corner near the national bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TreLxeram
America
Arnold
United States
Supreme Courts
The
Telegraph
Atlantic
Atlantic National Bank
New Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Quick Relief
A sensational claim that the New Great South American Kidney Cure relieves distress in six hours for kidney and bladder complaints. It promises prompt relief from urinary pain in men and women, including bladder retention. Sold by F. Parson & Co. druggists in Atlantic, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parson & Co
Drugginta Atlantic
Iowa
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as proven for teething soothing gums reducing pain curing wind colic and easing diarrhoea. It claims over fifty years of use by millions of mothers and prices at twenty five cents per bottle.
Relief from Inflammation Promised by Cure Ad
An old advertisement notes that intestines run about five times body length and describe intense suffering from inflammation. It promotes E Witt s Colic and Cholera Cure as subduing inflammation at once and removing the difficulty credited to Vic Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
eWitt
Wm. Lyman Foreman
Collipriest
G. W. Johnson
A. D. Pine
W. R. Cadwallader
F. C. Vredenburgh
Frank Wissler
I. W
Chas. Crouch
O. W
Samuel Wilson
Jas. Jones
W. J. Graham
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J. W. Allman
Iken
Col. Hooker
Chapman
West Sixth Street
F. Boyle
John
Lake Okoboji
Cumberland
W. E. Blair
Mae Harris
Susie Fisher
Missouri Valley
Wilson
Washington
Dr. Graham
Maple Street
Arthur Rupp
Windsor Hotel
Streets
Colfax
Rupp
Oakland
Apeale
Elm Street
Atantic
Town
Electric Light Works
Huston Alexander
California
E. Huchendorf
Anna Young
Warsaw
Mra. Win. Fundell
Will
Chas, Wornom
Mabel ‘Talbot
Hazel Middaugh
James E. Bruce
Lodge No. 80
Griswold
Fair Association
Etna Insurance Adjuster
Wm. Hamler
Extra
Hamler
Khome
Fisher
Casey
Miss Robinson
George Marling
United Presbyterians
Mia. Crooks
Katharine
E. P. Phelps
Thompson
City Council
Baptist Sunday School
Hammond's Grove
Minneapolis
Mr. Fisher
Caney
G. D. Hollecker
J. H. Marshall
Shaw & Crombie's Men
Ringling Bros
Mrs. Collins
Red Oak
Mrs. Cary
Mrs. Gentle
Sarah
Brooklyn
Chas
Litterst
Anna
Peter Keelan
el Hill
Lumber City
M. R. Flagg
Baptist Church
Ny. Atlantic
Biffies
Crystal Lake
Harry Fox
Amanda Aylesworth
T. R. Colley
Vic Emmett
J. M. Reynolds
Beatrice
Brayton
D. M. Reynolds
Chamberlain
Shiloh
County Recorder's Office
J. B. Martin
Huntsville
Ala
Vis Emmert
Ewis
John S. McGregor
Mt. Pleasant
Dr. McGregor
Cedar Street
Vie Fmmert
Harwood
Sweeney
U.S. A
San Diego
Cal
W. H. Lyon
Dexter
Trinity Episcopal Church
Chas, Chase
Sousa
Kirkpatrick
Newcomb
E. G Gregory
Frederickstown
Vic Ammert
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Europe
F. Parsons
National Bank
DR. E. S. Montgomery
Milford
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