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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1895
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph by Ayres and Hollowell publishes subscription terms offering one year to one copy, three months for 1.50, with an unclear word “siz mantha” likely indicating a reduced rate or erroneous text.
A Republican delegate convention for Iowa will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday July 10, 1895 at 11 am to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and to transact other proper business. Delegates are chosen by county with one delegate per county plus one for every additional 200 votes or fraction over 100 votes cast for William M. McFarland in the November 6 1894 election.
Several residents declare candidacy for county superintendent of schools in Cass County. W C Movzea, H B Newcomb, and C Colfax Smith list their names and note candidacy is subject to the Republican county convention. They seek Republican support from Cass township and others.
Dun and Bradstreet notes another modest rise in business conditions during the past week. The report highlights continuing expansion across sectors with improved activity indicators and demand in several industries.
The Oregon Republicans will begin their campaign by nominating a state ticket next Wednesday. The move signals the start of organized campaigning in the state ahead of forthcoming elections.
Ex-Gory Borges writes again about silver, claiming knowledge of the metal could mirror his earlier expertise on wheat and make the letter valuable to readers seeking market insight.
The Iowa Capital questions the nature of money in a whimsical editorial note. It ponders money as value that drives commerce, yet hints at its elusive, changing meaning in society and daily life.
Ex Governor Turney of Tennessee will serve as acting governor for another term amid fraud allegations. The development is expected to tilt the state toward the Republican column in 1896.
Gate City reports Judge McCrary of Keokuk will enter the Republican state convention race for Supreme Judge. Supporters say fresh blood would benefit the court and praise McCrary as one of the region’s leading lawyers.
The Supreme Court decision on Monday voids the income tax law with a 5 to 4 vote, leaving the administration in a weakened position. The piece criticizes the Democrats for repealing protective tariffs, abandoning reciprocity treaties, shrinking revenue, and considering an extra session to salvage finances. It portrays the Democratic leadership as rattled and unable to propose viable measures.
The piece argues that Republican forecasts on reciprocity and tariff policy under Blaine and Harrison were vindicated after Democrats took office. It cites New York trade issues, two ships leaving port without cargo, and claims of revenue declines, factory closures, and demoralized home and foreign trade, asserting Democratic promises failed.
A fragment from a discussion on fiscal policy notes the rise of calamity howlers who insist their plan alone can settle the great financial question. The speaker dismisses visions of government ruin and criticizes extreme quotas as unreasonable.
The piece criticizes noisy critics who claim expertise after reading little, urging Republicans to stay centered on the money question. It cites the Marshalltown Times-Republican advising a middle ground on bimetallism, balancing gold and silver, and warns against purely party driven, radical positions as the country’s fate hinges on prudent legislation.
Gen F M Drake of Centerville, a top governor contender, arrived in Des Moines and was greeted at the depot by supporters. The jovial candidate, with a soldier record and ties to Drake University, drew many Republicans at the Park hotel and plans to continue to Council Bluffs.
Senator J B Harsh of Creston toured the county on Wednesday and Thursday, shaking hands with Republicans and interviewing local members. Described as affable and pragmatic, he is well connected, experienced in Iowa affairs, and regarded as a strong governor candidate if nominated.
Major McKinley cites Harrison era debt repayment and a $124 million surplus under Cleveland as proof of strong revenue, then condemns the current administration for a $124 million surplus, $100 million in bonds, unpaid debts, and a $5 million monthly shortfall. He argues the only safe course is restoring Republicans to power.
Henry Watterson is set to deliver a lecture on Abraham Lincoln at the Northwestern Veterans association reunion in Le Mars on June 21. Gen. B. M. Prentiss will also address the crowd. Le Mars residents offer 150 in prize money for bands and provide free entertainment for all competing bands, promising a great time.
Analysis notes a year of changing attitudes in Missouri with three to four Republicans vying for governor and several others pursuing state offices, while Democratic contenders have not yet emerged. This snapshot highlights a notable party dynamic in the state’s electoral landscape.
The article praises Benjamin Harrison for not relying on government for ex presidents benefits. It notes his prior legal practice funded him well after leaving office and argues it is undignified to depend on others. It asserts dignity comes from earning an honest living and succeeding as a professional.
Reports from frost stricken regions describe broad coverage from Tennessee to Kentucky with substantial damage to fruit and crops. Cass county shows light impact with wheat and oats benefiting from cool weather while corn retards slightly and fruit suffers minimal harm.
Rear Admiral Meade resigned his navy post saying he is an American and a union man, a remark that has stirred administration circles and may push policy toward protecting American interests. He faulted current leadership for snubbing the nation and pondered naval influence.
Speech analysis suggests Grover Cleveland faces rejection from Democrats and Republicans alike. He is portrayed as too gold-bug for the populists and unable to fit with a prohibitionist stance. The text implies Cleveland and Jim Weaver cannot coexist in a new party.
Japan shifts focus from winning Chi nese influence to broader aims. She dons new goggles and seeks a stake in the Nicaragua canal project for commercial gain. Prepared to join ranks of world powers and influence regional trade.
The author condemns hypnotism as a sham and a social menace. He argues it wrongly excused criminal acts and extensions of unethical behavior, labeling it a rank humbug exploited by criminals. The piece reads as a polemic against hypnotism's alleged powers and dangers.
The May 30 program starts at 1 30 pm with a band leading from the post office corner on Chestnut street. The procession includes the mayor, city council, Atlantic Fire Department, several lodges, and school children bearing flags. March routes run along Chestnut to Sixth, Walnut, and Third, ending at the park where seats are provided and the flag salutes and “America” will be sung.
The World's Fair tests showed no baking powder strong enough to rival Royal in leavening. Royal performance stood out with superior lifting power, suggesting it remains the preferred choice for reliable results.
Lamp clocks, common in the seventeenth century, used a lamp burner at a glass oil receptacle base to mark hours from 4 PM to 7 AM as oil fell. A later design from the early nineteenth century used two oil chambers and a floating index powered by a corded pulley to show time. The devices were modestly accurate and illustrate early mechanical ingenuity.
A Philadelphia lawyer and his client sought the city’s top barrister for advice in a major case. He declined the afternoon meeting due to a prior engagement at 8 pm, despite a $5,000 fee. That night, the young attorney found the famed lawyer cheering the Phillies at a ball game, proving his substantial earnings.
The text cites Master Stubbes from 1588 describing football as a friendly fight rather than recreation. It portrays the sport as dangerous and deadly, noting injuries to necks, backs, legs, arms, and even broken noses and gushing blood, with stones used as playing surfaces.
A Chicago Tribune item records Mr Billus saying he plans to see a doctor about a roaring in his head while Mrs Billus suggests consulting a wheelwright, reflecting a humorous exchange between spouses.
In reminiscences a Dublin singer recounts a facetious Faust tale where he played Valentine and describes Martha lifting his head amid a deathly hush until a gallery voice shouts Unbutton his weskit. Also notes Very’s signal lights used by the navy to spell messages from up to twelve miles away.
The piece titled Old Kentucky Home is the twentieth song in Foster’s plantation melodies. Its exact date of composition and circumstances are uncertain. A music writer speculates it may have been inspired by a slave’s remark about his former Blue Grass State home.
The Cleveland Democrat rebuts R. T. Young of Omaha and supports Librarian Ainsworth Spofford’s account of 1868 measures to demonetize silver. It traces the early steps in Congress toward removing the silver dollar from coinage, noting public debate from 1868 to 1873 and denounces claims of stealthy action.
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