23 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1896
Page
1
A storefront statement proclaims better service and closer public contact as the store pledges continued development and usefulness. The message thanks customers for their confidence and notes ongoing improvements and expanded offerings.
A cluttered shop advertisement touts a fall dress goods range. It features 50 pieces of wool and novelty fabrics at 6 to 85 cents, black wool mixtures, and 40 to 48 inch widths, plus a selection of beaver jackets capes caps and plush garments. Damask table linens napkins towels curtains bedspreads and carpets are advertised with various price points and emphasis on value. A notable aside criticizes a local printer and promotes Orange Bloom Flour.
A busy Atlantic column notes residents in town and travels to Omaha, Avoca, and Council Bluffs. Items cover court action, legal business, health updates, social calls, political speakers, a football forecast, a marriage license, and a memorial for Emma Maude Grumson.
Local notices announce Republican speeches by Silas Wilson Wood Hager Curtis McCarthy and Har on various towns including Lewis Viota Massena Washington Center Bear Grove Atlantic and Council Bluffs. A fatal train accident in Mora Minn claims a youth of 18 or 19 local to Atlantic with family presence and funeral arrangements.
Montague & Co reports wheat gains of half a cent with an eight cent rise over five weeks while corn and oats stay steady. Hog prices show activity with mixed lots trading around 2.87 to 3.32 per hundredweight. Cattle receipts reach 2,500 with a steady market. sheep receipts 17,000 with slow trading.
Notice to Wilkins Warwick that real estate in Cass County Iowa was sold on December 4 1893 for taxes, to C W Savery who holds the certificate of purchase. Redemption must be made within ninety days after service of this notice or a deed will be issued by the county treasurer.
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