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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1893
Page
3
The Daily Telegraph appears as an evening publication, issued daily except Sundays, delivering current central news and market reports along with the latest financial developments and local updates for the year.
The Telegrapgh outlines a platform opposing state liquor licenses and endorsing prohibition for lager beer with strict penalties. It argues for silver backing, a protective tariff, welcoming immigration, and strict anti trust measures. It criticizes Democrats, praises local policy, and urges beer tax to curb whiskey. It cites Cass County sentiments and local economic concerns.
The TeEtr- GRAPH offered a premium for the best reply to the year long question How many times does the earth rotate in a calendar year. Guy Brackett announced the award as many answers were received from readers.
The piece critiques Iowa Democrats on silver coinage, contrasting free silver with single standard gold, and attacks Atlantic Telegraph for proposing 500 grains. It notes Governor Boies’s stance, Sioux City Journal’s question, and Telegraph’s recommended ratio. The article ends by endorsing 500 grains and open mints.
Wm Hopley argues there is a form of farmers’ combination that would have impact. He contends great operators conspire to drive prices down early, then again push prices up after goods are bought and packed, harming both producer and consumer. He urges farmers to
The Telegraph states support for Briggs of Anita if the Republican platform favors prohibition. It warns nomination for state office is a heavy task and notes Briggs’ past criticisms of prohibition, his claims about liquor in Anita, and calls to tax lager beer while excluding strong alcohol. The piece mocks Briggs’ editor abuse yet signals conditional backing and urges readers to adopt the paper’s platform.
The Inter Ocean began printing March 25, 1872 and recently issued its twenty first annual edition on a sixty page issue. The paper highlights reliability and straightforward republican stance with strong Washington correspondence and prominent display ads reflecting Chicago and Columbian Exposition interest.
A domestic guide urges farmers' wives to earn pin money by poultry. It recommends a sunny, ventilated hen house, simple sheds, and careful breeding with Leghorns and other small egg-laying breeds. It notes hens are hardy with proper care and mentions success at state fairs and farmer partnerships by year end.
Dr A L Brooks attended a banquet at the St James hotel in Iowa City on the fifteenth instant. He was seated at the head of the table and, upon reading the program, learned he was expected to speak. The toast master did not know of his burden, but he handled the moment well and earned hearty applause.
A social luncheon hosted by Mesdames Roberts Meyers Bruner Crain and Walker drew about 150 ladies, with a penny-quiz prize won by Miss Edna Harris and a souvenir spoon awarded for best answer. The Atlantic Ministers Union formed at Y M C A rooms with Dr ES Hill as president and Rev C F Crooks as secretary, meeting weekly to discuss Resurrection next week.
A pleasant company gathered at 1427 Colorado avenue to witness the marriage of Clara H Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Thomas and E O Brown of Atlantic Iowa Rev F W Hart performed the ceremony Twenty four invited guests shared a bountiful repast and many silver presents were received The couple will spend a week in Colorado before departing for their eastern home Their marriage is celebrated in the Colorado Springs Telegraph with warm congratulations.
A double hearted union united Mrs Ella M Gaddis and Mr Samuel T Johnson at the Gaddis home in Pymosa township with Rev Helmick officiating. A large array of food and gifts accompanied the joyous ceremony as relatives and friends celebrated the couple’s promising future.
The maid asks why love has cooled as she confronts the speaker on the street. He replies that wealth and beauty do not offend him, but the fact she never falls, she never risks, shrouded by a purple veil.
An 19th century style notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as improving personal cleanliness and expelling impurities, claiming it purifies the body and boosts every organ. Hood's Pills are praised for easy efficient action, with price 26 cents and availability at druggists.
A. Strong of Washington paid the freight on his telegraph for another year and went on his way rejoicing. Lou always wants to see things go right and takes a good deal of interest in his district school.
The Carson Critic is hailed as a newly bright readable weekly. Editor Weeks receives congratulations on success and readers celebrate their local paper.
A card of thanks from M. A. Butler appears in the Atlantic Telegraph dated March 26 1893. He expresses gratitude to friends who kindly and generously assisted by subscribing and paying a note of 100 used to regain his health. He thanks all for liberality and generosity and signs sincerely.
Agent Trego of Cumberland has become the Canedy Combined anvil vise and drill agent. The instrument is described as very useful and had a large sale in Minnesota years ago, delivering satisfaction. The note expresses confidence he will build the company and earn good money.
Sam Rice post will give an entertainment at the G A R hall over Eshelman and Neff’s store for the benefit of the G A R. Tickets sold by S M Singleton Amos Moreland J M Haver Philip Dinges and Thos Gaddis admission 10 and 20 cents. All cordially invited.
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