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Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1895

Page

3

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Iowa Supreme Court Restricts City Tree Destruction in Street Grading

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.

Tax Supreme Court of Iowa Tyre Indiana Mathews

U S Looks to Spain Cuba Tension Over Steamers

A lively mass near Spain and Cuba raises possible American interest if further firing on American steamers continues.

Spain Cuba United States

Renovation Runs Through National Capitol Chambers

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.

National Capitol Washington Uncle Sam America

Watch to a blacksmith proverb for foreign policy

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.

James G. Blaine

Governors race: convention to select among seasoned contenders

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.

McFarland Harland Harsh

Foreign goods imports critique and tariff critique

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.

Democratic Party

Hawkeye Insurance Company reputation questioned in Iowa notices

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.

Hawkeye Insurance Company Des Moines Iowa Knoxville Hawkeye Griswold

Ladies Clubs Discuss Emancipation Through Lectures

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.

Atlantic Presbyterian Church Martha B. Johnston Des Moines Midway Plaisance

American tinplate mills keep thriving after tariff lift

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.

Local items highlight small-town moves and events

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.

J. E. Burke Wiota Anita Tribune W. A. Dreager Frank Dreager Atlantic Mr. Dreager John Maine Free Press Matt Kell Westphalia Fido Oklahoma Territory Texas Lone Star State Aarlan Tribune

Insurance settlement notices for Hawkeye company losses

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.

Lewis Iowa Hawkeye Insurance Company M. R. Groshong Griswold Leah Burkhalter J. W. Burkhalter A. M. Barnes Hannah Mewhiter Fred Mewbsiter Grant P. O Des Moines Groshong

S P Ayres Takes Over Atlantic Telegraph Ownership

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.

S. P. Ayres Knoxville Journal Atlantic Telegraph State Register J. S. Crawford Telegraph Ayres Crawford Stuart Hollowell Busines Atlantic Creston Gazette Atlantic Daily Weekly Telegraph Mr. Ayres Iowa Capital Messrs Crawford Guthmian J.S. Crawford L. E. Hollowell P. Ayres Iowa Messrs Ayres & Hollowell

Markets: Wheat Dull, Corn Steady to Strong in Trade

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.

Chicano, Md Montague & Co Spangler & Brllington Atlantic Iowa Kansas Missouri Russia

Hog and sheep market reports with mixed receipts

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.

City Markets Atlantic Mah 1895 corrected daily at 2:30 pm

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.

Atlantic Mah Buvalia Sun Bulles Serenes Coe Cceenee Veal Ol SAIG Ccrcessesense Appios Cccccor

Atlantic Public Schools Attendance Totals Report

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.

Nurraber Sabak Helen F. Clute Central School H. G. Lamson East Side School Rona Tak Fant H. A. Boyle West Side School Harris N.B Enone Nee

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pleasant Laxative Remedy

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.

Ada Allen and Seldon Allen Wed at Allen Home

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 to Leave Atlantic Store for Des Moines Venture

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.

Wm. Moorshell Atlantic Des Moines Horne Moorshell

Relief Corps Thanks for Wagon and Team at Funeral

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.

Woman’s Relief Corps Snouffer Sarah Burris Robert Vincent Jamison Simonton Reynolds

Remarkable Care Patient Recovers From Scrofulous Ulcer

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.

H. 8. Adams Wabash Avenue Chicago Foley S A Jonen

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the Weekly Telegraph Ayres & Hollowell Hawkeye Insurance CO Wao Neighborhood Notes Robinson & Brown Glenwood Opinion W. H. Lowe Audubon Grace Aldrich Oakfield Brayton Manning District Fair Association Mike Curnan Harlan Tribune J. A. Stender Adams County J. W. Cux Kendall Yester- InBy jHighest Aegen Chicago, Ill Dr. Price U.S. Gov't Report Atlantic Public Schools Lester Ly. Tilden Nocai W. A. Wilkin Opera Heioush Block Shaw & Grombie T. G. Turner Bailey’s
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