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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1893
Page
3
The Telegraph's stance on taxing beer gains fair ground with support and sharp rebuke from papers like the Bulletin Journal of Independence and Anita Republican. Critics call the tax plan a farce while urging preserving temperance aims and resisting full prohibition.
A letter from Edward Atkinson to Iowa Democrats advocates a single money standard and portrays farmers as sellers. The piece denounces the approach as patronizing and greed tainted, arguing farmers are buyers who owe debts and must be paid in money no better than the value of their paper. It asserts creditors depend on debtors and warns gold advocates of farmers' rights.
The Telegraph lauds President Cleveland for not issuing bonds to buy gold and credits the 52nd Congress for much of Harrison era legislation. It praises Harrison for resisting Wall Street pressure to overturn the Conger Sherman act and create a national bond for bankers to issue notes. The piece ends with a hopeful note on Carlise's early performance.
Friends of Dr John Pipher of Griswold urge him to run and be chosen as the party’s representative. He advocates selecting the strongest man to nominate and elect, presenting his name officially while asserting he is a solid vote-getter and a strong choice for business men and the county.
Tom Hudler of Noble praises The Telegraph for taking a stand on public questions while noting agreement is not universal. He believes people in this busy world grow better and happier when they can differ on fundamental issues in a spirit of openness.
A Massena township Democrat group plans to nominate Hiram Studley for representative. The Telegraph doubts they can field a stronger man than the squire, predicting a hard, manly campaign if he is chosen.
A major strike spreads through New York City as seven thousand clothing cutters walk out. The piece notes President Cleveland must have time to fulfill party pledges and hints at congressional action within a month.
Peachie Dean asks which spring hues suit her diverse group of belles including blonde and brunette styles. The era facing fashion puzzles lightens as colorful guidance arrives. Peachie urges a bold start by styling in purple.
A political appeal argues against extending protection and urges immediate action to strike down and destroy it. The speaker targets Mr. Democrat and demands not to sanction Republican law by leaving protection in place even a single hour longer than necessary.
An Iowa Cass county lecture outlines earth history from molten origin to solid crust, describing volcanic lava, water, frost, wind, and time shaping soils. It links coal to stored sunshine and explains glacial ice, sediment mixing, and the alluvial black sandy loam found in Cass County, praising soil fertility and urging proper cultivation.
The Atlantic review lauds a strong Julius Caesar performance led by Charles Hanford as Marc Antony and Spencer as Cassius with Matlack as Brutus. Hoyt as Caesar faltered at the assassination scene, but overall the cast and staging delivered high art, convincing period detail, and powerful dramatic effect.
A Telegraph correspondent laments a recent tragedy while praising the Johnson orchestra. The writer from Salisbury Texas on March 9, 1893, defends Texan grit against Iowa rivalries and notes a mild winter, healthy stock, subsistence pasture grazing, and a nearly finished seed season as farmers prepare for spring.
Jones, a drummer from Atlantic, is cited for a notable inaugural moment near the White House. President Cleveland signaled for silence and asked if a newspaper man named Chase from Atlantic was present. A responsive figure identified as Chase stepped forward, and the procession proceeded.
The Walnut Bureau editor Battey is in Atlantic on Saturday with many friends and is described as a first class newspaper man who concentrates on business. The writer praises the bureau's many good items tucked away in his reports.
Miss Eunice Wightman of Attica Kansas will read about her Atlantic friends once a week in the Telegraph. She has lots of them.
Robert S Fudge of Maine Iowa and Miss Maude Copley of Walnut wed at the bride's grandfather Isaac Copley home in Walnut with Rev Tanner of Osceola Neb officiating. The ceremony was at 5 o'clock with few relatives present followed by a bountiful supper. The couple will start housekeeping at once on a farm rented from J O Fudge.
B Maher and Son announce a sale seven miles north of Atlantic on Tuesday March 28 featuring 120 head of cattle including 92 milk cows with calves 30 heifers with calves two to three years old 30 steers two to three years old 20 steers one year old 15 heifers one year old and four full blooded Galloway bulls two years one year and calving. The auction also lists horses mules colts farm machinery and other livestock.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as true and fully substantiated by endorsements from the financial world. Hood's Cures Promise relief for liver ills jaunice biliousness sick headache and constipation through Hood's Pills.
Peter Larson appears as a new subscriber for 1893, with twelve bits paid, as THE TELE GRAPH expands its growing list of readers and announces his addition to the paper.
The hard fisted strike-from-the-shoulder Republican of Lincoln, J. J. Henderson, was an Atlantic visitor one day last week. Reporter quips with a witty aside as the scene shifts.
Barney Maher a cheerful farmer in Audubon county deposits his ghiock into Tuk Telegraph till seeking a big crop of the WEEKIJ Y.
Robert Shearer was seen in the city recently, but he hurried on without giving an interview or spinning a yarn for our reporters.
J W Wayne an old time constable from Maine heads the Telegraph Cap tive for 81x months in a story detailing his appointment and duties.
W. W. Eldridge the builder steps forward with a sizable bundle of paper money described as Uncle Sam’s legal tender. The scene highlights his reveal of a substantial cash amount attracting attention from onlookers.
O Kennells changes his telegraph service from Audubon to a loss making arrangement. The notice notes a shift in service and location for the telegraph connection and its impact on communications.
Roy Winder and Miss Macklin wed at Wm. Macklin residence in Benton township on March 15 1893 with Rev. Helmick officiating. Friends and relatives attended and a sumptuous dinner was served. The couple begin housekeeping immediately after the ceremony. The Telegraph cheers the couple.
Wm Duncan says the land deal with the governor is not closed. Boies advertised Grundy county lands at 3.75 an acre. Duncan and some Democratic allies sought 1500 acres, but the governor declined to sell.
T. E. Roberts of Pleasant and a world traveler believes land in Washington Territory could cost $500 an acre to clear of timber and stumps. He admires Spokane's climate but has no further plans beyond that.
Another recruit, C. W. Watrous of Noble township, visited Atlantic Saturday and joined the growing circle of Telegraph readers.
A satirical note from Sherm mocking a forthcoming marriage, predicting failure as fashion and public spaces shift with the hoop skirt trend. The fragment hints at social reception and public perception without detailing individuals or events.
Barney Maher, with growing grey whiskers but a bright heart, spent Saturday in town joking with the local crowd.
S. M. Singleton, noted for handling a dozen Johnies with one arm, takes keen interest in the Cass County veteran association.
John Schofield plans a large summer home with lumber already on site. The project aims for a sizable house, reflecting anticipated build scale and readiness with materials staged.
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