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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1893
Page
3
The document presents a 19th century platform arguing against local alcohol licenses, endorsing a national framework for beer taxation with strict penalties. It praises silver restoration, attacks trusts, supports a strong navy, free immigration for certain nations, and protectionist tariffs, while urging fiscal independence from Europe and steady rail, school, pension, and maritime policies.
Local interview with George Jillich about his two acre Crystal ice lake stocked with German carp and other species. He describes winter seine methods, pond conditions, and why carp thrive, noting prolific growth, feeding mainly on corn, and the role of an orchard in supporting farm income and pig raising during winter.
The Telegraph argues beer taxation reduces whiskey use and street violence by uniting law abiding citizens across German and church communities. It condemns brewery profligacy, urges practical action, and calls for taxing beer and its sale to restrain alcohol abuse.
The author relates seven years of orchard experience in Cass county. He bought 160 acres, four of which were bearing, sold about 1,300 bushels for $1,000 in 1890, and 250 bushels in 1892 of inferior quality. He estimates a seven year average income of about 350 to 400 dollars annually from apples.
The Telegraph mocksJudge Hubbard for urging repeal of the prohibitory law and endorsing the Hatch bill. It says the party should face facts at the state convention, rally old and young warriors, and consider taxing beer sales as a path to victory. It urges keeping to the matter and pursuing a practical approach.
Lafe Young editor of the Capital Des Moines says Iowa Republicans favor prohibition and credit its origin to the party. He asserts no party, not even Democrats, can oppose it publicly while liquor trade and allied interests wane. Boies likened to a squeezed lemon by Young.
City bulletin proclaims ample funds and jobs for laborers as major public works projects push ahead. Authorities promise steady wages and broad employment opportunities, urging applicants from all districts to apply promptly for available positions.
The Telegraph notes Cass county farmers support Conger but see Lafe Young as the better editor for now. They say Young is the most quoted, influential, harmony producing Republican editor in the state and would be a grand governor, though he is a grander editor.
A push urges buying less from Europe to preserve the United States trade advantage and resist Trans-Atlantic interference with national finances. The stance favors reducing imports from Europe to protect the domestic economy.
An ad invites readers to learn from testimonials about Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. The copy claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has unmatched merit and Hood's Pills cure constipation by restoring intestinal movement, labeling them the best family cathartic.
The essay by Ella Everitt argues a nation only advances with a single national character and warns that foreign-born citizens may betray the country in war, while favoring a more uniform populace. The report also notes the marriage of Jon Laartz and Grace Green, a quiet wedding with family, followed by a Congregational social with a large turnout and a lengthy program of musical items and refreshments.
The Warner Comedy Company presented The Diamond Thief to a crowded audience last night in our city. A five act comedy, it features new specialties and centers on a diamond necklace robbery and a mistaken accusation. Beo Wourner provided violin music, and the company remains for the rest of the week, with local figures like Charley Samuelson and Dr W H McClees noted in town discussions.
Obituary notices for Mrs Clarissa Disbrow of Lewis County NY born July 9 1815 dies in 1893 in Lana. The piece details her family nine children fifty one descendants and long church service in LaGrange Ohio and Atlantic Iowa. Also reports death notices for Rebecca Steel Morgan in David City Nebraska age 60 and Elyina Kreamer in Extra Iowa aged 45, plus brief death of Mrs E A Morris in Crivon Iowa age 82 10 15.
Esce Struthers a wealthy farmer from Extra near Exira is missing since last Wednesday. The 70 year old man was last seen in the city and is believed to have left for Canada after drawing 1400 dollars from the exchange bank in Extra. Friends conceal their knowledge, leaving his disappearance a mystery.
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