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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1893
Page
7
The article states a firm plans to raise credit sales this month beyond November last year, noting weather interrupted the trend last week. Management expects a strong rebound and will use special prices to boost business, weather permitting.
The Baptist program at the Columbian Fair featured Mr Stanley guiding a half hour tour of the grounds with stops at the peristyle Casino and more while Dr Hill was absent. Superintendent Moyer spoke on electricity, Little Robert Phelps recited, Gardner Talbot sang, and Prof Samson led tours of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts. Major Curtis closed with wax figures and fair reflections. A second entertainment by Lu B Cake and Ella June Mead-Cake at the U P church received high praise for musical and dramatic pieces. Jacob Lang to auction Magarrell estate on Nov 28 with details of livestock, machinery, and household goods.
Excerpt notes audience exasperation at newspaper tales ending as ads for soap and patent medicines. Observes industry growth, cites firms paying agents up to ten thousand dollars yearly and a soap maker twenty five thousand. Mentions the show on the road.
From the Oregonian building, a panoramic Portland scene shows downtown growth, Willamette Falls power plans, and a future factory economy. Oregon exports, timber, wheat, and fruit form the base, with electric power guiding a new industrial era, plus wage-worker homes and strong port trade. A wolf hunt notice closes with election-age lines and civic commentary.
In Chicago the markets opened weak for wheat but closed higher with a near four cent gain. Corn rose steadily amid light receipts signaling an upturn after a recent slump. Provisions remained dull while oats and wheat stayed softer. Hogs and cattle showed uneven movements with sizable receipts, and sheep remained steady. Atlantic city prices followed grain trends with mixed livestock quotes and local provisions noted.
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