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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1893
Page
10
Great November Sale advertised with deep discounts on ladies undergarments and children's wear. Listings show natural grey jersey ribbed wool pieces marked from 69 to 149 cents, Egyptian cotton items at reduced 23 to 35 cents, and merino camel hair underwear with one-half price reductions for a broad range of garments.
A long list of local notices recounts Franklinton residents visiting Atlantic and nearby towns, with many names and trips to fairs, the World’s Fair, and nearby cities. It notes community events, real estate actions, a bond of civic charities, and upcoming church services plus stray incidents and routine business entries.
Editor Grisell of Menlo launches a doubled and twisted republican newspaper in big town naming it the Menlo Gazette. The note extends greetings to Brother Grisell and wishes success to the new venture. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs W A Worthing expresses gratitude for help during their daughter’s illness and funeral.
Reports from Avoca describe a grand meeting with enthusiastic crowds cheering Jackson, and a note on M Northup selling a large beer weight from his farm. Also covered are a YMCA Day Dreams lecture by Rev Wickersham, the marriage of Norman L Hill to Carrie E Turner in Des Moines, his career from Griswold to Des Moines, a Griswold American update, a 190 acre farm for sale by Lewis Pray, and local found items at the GRAPH office.
A letter from Dewell Joy denounces low license fees for out of town auction sellers in Portage and urges a $10,808 daily license to deter outsiders. The note complains taxes harm local merchants and claims protection is warranted.
Younker Bros. Mail Order Department fills hundreds of daily orders and promises prompt respectful service. Attractive offers include hosiery, handkerchiefs, underwear, kid gloves, corsets, blankets, dress goods, and silks with samples on request. Catalogues free upon request. money refunded if not pleased.
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