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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
1
The report notes Congress adjourned last Wednesday and the Iowa state legislature will meet in about a week. It mentions the Iowa Teachers Association session in Des Moines and discusses political alignment data for Senate and House, plus a candidate from Polk for speaker.
The Burlington Hawkere argues penny postage is popular but not yet ripe. Current rates are low for vast mail distances and rapid carriage, better delivery, and improved money orders matter more to farmers seeking rural mail facilities. The postmaster general country delivery proposal aligns with rural needs.
A Sioux City newspaper argues that daily country mail delivery will end local inconveniences, increase mail writing and parcel sending, and accelerate penny postage. It cites Britain's long practice and Wanamaker's U S experiments as proof, urging Congress to authorize improvements.
An old promotional note touts The Iowa State Register as superior to competitors for condensed state and world news. It highlights Prof Badd as a top horticultural authority and urges subscriptions of $1.00 yearly, with Clipper bundle at $2.00 for one year.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic to restore appetite digestion and liver and kidney function. It claims dramatic improvements in nervous prostration and general health. Also promotes Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with a nasal injector free with each bottle from C F Hoffman & Co.
A dated notice lists the Borraewe Bank of Northwersrtm Iowa offering cash backed securities and 50 Chrome Cards with identical print. It promotes a scheme titled How to get a pair of Steel Chair Skates free for Di Gnapstone Parc Co. in Iowa.
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