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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
4
Jasper County board meeting records show adjourned session actions including tax assessments corrections, refunds, and allowances. Officials note appointments, dog damage claims, rebated taxes, and a new poor house contract let as minutes date April 1896.
The Iowa board discussions awarded the Des Moines bidder T Roberts the contract to build the Jasper County Poor House after11 bids. Roberts' bid was the lowest, though the final selection of the winning bid was to be decided by the board. The session also covered Wells bill 208 placing express companies under railroad commissioners. The vote was 43 to 1, marking a notable legislative victory for N A Wells. Tinware cheap at Houghs.
An ad laden item notes Continental Clothing House offering boys and children's clothing with various short and long pant suits from $3 to $6.50. It praises product quality, minimal misrepresentation, and invites Newton residents to shop. The piece also covers local court notes, school reports, social news, and community notices from Newton, Iowa, including upcoming events, marriage news, and civic announcements.
Beginning March 1 1896 the firm will supply lamp renewals free of cost to subscribers when burned out lamps are returned with glass unbroken. Also from March 1896 a 5 percent discount on light contracts is offered for prompt payment at the office on or before the fifth of each month.
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