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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1893
Page
12
Last night near midnight a fire broke out in the Telegraph office composing room. A stove caused the blaze which scorched racks and furniture, charred job copy, and scorched the roof. Fire crews extinguished the blaze. damage is not expected to be heavy and fully insured.
The Iowa state building at the exposition wins top site on Jackson Park lakefront after lobbying by Secretary Chase and Director General Davis. Architect Josselyn of Cedar Rapids adapts a French Chateau style, enlarging the pavilion while preserving its original architecture. The 60 by 100 foot main floor houses reception rooms and offices, with the second floor devoted to exhibits. Total cost set at 85000 dollars, turnover completed January 1.
A major blaze at Alva Vickers poultry house near Fisher's hardware caused a swift response as flames surged through tinder dry wood. The Congregational Church annual meeting reported expenses of 1881 with 16 on hand, and 8652 in benevolence. Wedding news followed with James Jensen and Sine Knudson marrying at Peter Jensen's home, a large guest list and generous gifts. Also, brick paving potential in Atlantic and political note on Hatch anti option bill. Gus Lenz honored with a farewell watch as friends in Nebraska prepare for his move.
Walter Collins' boy is very ill and John Mular returns from Council Bluffs. Many residents including Geo Shirk, John C. Ogle, P. Davis, Wm Mallory, R. M. Carpenter, Port Appleman, J. 3. Hedges, Pete Johnson, J. F. Fisher, R. C. Kennedy, Chas. Needles, W. C. Campbell, TM Lewis Harris, Alanson Miller, Lafe Young, J. N. Dean, Duval & Co, J. J. Noyer, Gladstone, and others are noted in town. A painting machine at the Chicago World’s Fair, a marriage license issued to William G. Beeat and Eulie Willison, and local moves and business dealings are listed. James Corbett to perform in Omaha, Master Watson Gough’s trip to Cleveland, and various family separations and shop openings are recorded.
D B Frink plans to buy thoroughbred red polled cattle praised for milk and beef. He favors Aberdeen stock over Galloways and promises to send Dr Kaufmann’s medical work, a 100 page colored plate volume, to any address on receipt of three two cent stamps. Address A P Ortway & Co Boston Mass
Bucklin's Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cure of bruises sores ulcers salt rheumatism tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Palmer Findley advertise sale in the periodical.
A collage of 19th century ads tout tonics and salves from De Witt’s and Chamberlain’s products. Claims include cures for rheumatism coughs piles and skin ailments with testimonials and money-back offers. Includes Dr King’s New Discovery and other remedies advertised by Palmer & Findley and Emert & Co announcing trials and retail availability.
A string of sensational patent medicine ads claim cures for rheumatism neuralgia headaches dyspepsia and fits within days or hours. Products touted include Mystic Cure De Witt's Little Early Risers Electric Hitters Dr Kline's Nerve Restorer and various tonics with money back guarantees. Local merchants Palmer Findley and others distribute these tonics in Atlantic New York and nearby areas.
A Kansas City parent reports using Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure to treat a nineteen month old with croup. Two doses allegedly provide full relief and the family claims no fear of overdose. testimony from J W Marin of Mer. Depot 202 E Fifth St Kansas City Mo transfers company written Nov 30 1892.
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