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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1895
Page
3
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In an Oskaloosa case the Tax Supreme court of Iowa held city authorities may not destroy shade trees at will when establishing street grades. The report also notes that Tyre closing scenes in Indiana’s legislative halls were a disgrace, arising from a contemptible trick by Governor Mathews.
A lively mass near Spain and Cuba raises possible American interest if further firing on American steamers continues.
Renovation work has begun in the legislative chambers of the national capitol in Washington with new carpets ordered and a top to bottom cleaning underway. Strong disinfectants are planned to eliminate disease germs remaining from the last congress. English firms profit from Uncle Sam’s expense while brewers’ syndicates reported 9 percent gains last year. Buying bonds and selling beer under free trade policies benefits others.
The note argues that sending a watch to a blacksmith is poor policy and warns that James G Blaine is not leading affairs now. It suggests a possible international squabble if incompetent leaders remain in power and calls for patience until a change occurs.
With strong timber in the field for governor, the convention should choose well. McFarland is experienced and a capable campaigner, Harland’s integrity is unquestioned, Harsh is young and active, and no weak candidate exists. If difficulty arises, further worthy material beyond current candidates could be named.
A public criticism argues that importing nearly $60 million in foreign manufactured goods monthly harms American labor and producers. It challenges Democratic tariff policies, warns the issue remains decisive for workers, and calls for fair access to profits for American workers and industries.
In this issue readers find statements acknowledging loss payments to satisfaction by Old Hawkeye Insurance Co of Des Moines. The author notes Hawkeye’s long standing prominence, questions newspaper attacks, and argues policyholders may have failed to meet contract terms in 1894 while Hawkeye continues to pay losses in other areas.
The Atlantic ladies clubs, long active in literary work, plan a public lecture tonight at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Martha B Johnston of Des Moines will speak on the Religion of the Midway Plaisance. If successful, the group will continue with a series of entertainments to promote reading and culture in town.
A Welsh paper notes American tinplate works continue strongly, winning orders and cutting wages by about thirty percent. The shift directs profits from workers to manufacturers, who benefit while the workingman bears the cost.
A roundup of notices from newspapers notes Grace Aldrich visiting Atlantic friends, Mike Curnan heading to train horses in Atlantic, J E Burke visiting Wiota, Ed losing sight in one eye, Dreager buying a farm near Atlantic, and onion socials gaining popularity. Also mentions a dog’s 400 mile trek from Oklahoma to Westphalia, Judge Green receiving compliments, and Mills County Tribune praising his impartial rulings despite initial opposition.
Multiple 1895 notices from Iowa residents confirming loss settlements with Hawkeye Insurance Company Des Moines. Entries name insureds Leah Burkhalter J W Burkhalter A M Barnes Hannah Mewhiter Fred Mewbister James Roberts Ann Roberts and families, with Groshong Griswold as agent. Description of fires February 4 1895 and $1000 paid in full. Card of thanks from families. For sale hay by ton or carload J W Cux Kendall.
Multiple Iowa newspapers praise S P Ayres as he buys half interest from J S Crawford in the Atlantic Telegraph and joins Hollowell to run the paper. Reports hail Ayres as a capable, solid editor with strong republican views and expectations of a new era of prosperity for the Telegraph.
Special market report notes wheat lower on reduced world supply and crop reports from Russia, rains in Kansas and Missouri. Corn gains half a cent with strong cash demand and shrinking receipts, oats follow, provisions weak. total world visible crops show wheat down 1,046,000 bushels, corn 284,000, oats 20,000.
Hog receipts total 73,000 with a weak market open and a quiet close. Tomorrow’s estimate 45,000. Prices range mixed to good heavy and rough heavy grades. Cattle receipts 3,000 with steady to higher opens. Sheep receipts 10,000 with steady close.
Market page lists cattle and hogs prices and a grocery goods section. Prices shown for fat cattle, bacon, dried beef, veal, and other staples. Includes Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder as ad copy near end. Names not fully legible. appears as a local commerce listing in Atlantic Mah. dated 19 1895.
District report lists average daily attendance and average number belonging for Atlantic Public Schools. Central, East Side, West Side, Grant, and the High School totals show tardy counts and entries since September 1 with principals named.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a refined laxative to cleanse the system and break up colds headaches and fevers without unpleasant after effects urging the well informed to use the pleasant liquid for relief.
At L. 8. Allen's home near Maine on Thursday evening March 4 a ceremony united Miss Ada Allen and Mr Seldon Allen both of Pottawattamie county with Rev E B Brown officiating. The couple were popular with many friends in attendance and received a large array of costly useful gifts as they begin housekeeping with best wishes for their future.
Wm Moorshell announced plans to quit Atlantic and dedicate himself to his Des Moines store opened last fall. He has bought his Des Moines partner Mr Horne, and will take full charge of the enterprise, after seven years in dry goods in this city and a growing local business.
The Woman's Relief Corps thanks Mr Snouffer for the wagon and Robert Vincent for the use of his team to transport the group to the cemetery for the funeral of their sister Sarah Burris. Signed by Mrs Jamison Mrs Simonton and Mrs Reynolds.
Mrs H Adams of 1609 Wabash Chicago describes childhood blood taint turning into a malignant nose ulcer. After trying Foley's Sarsaparilla the poison neutralized, the ulcer ceased growing and diseased tissue loosened, with healthy flesh replacing it. No disease remains.
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