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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
6
Train schedule fragment shows Newton and Monroe times. Monroe branch departs Newton morning and evening, with arrival times at Monroe and return legs. OCR text includes times around 8 58 am 9 pm and 3 40 pm, plus noted train numbers and stations.
Scrambled timetable fragment shows Iowa Central and 1KG West routes with times around 9.49 am to 6.00 pm and 1 5 8 lines. Mentions Grinnell main line, locals, north and south directions, and station notes with unclear abbreviations.
The Colfax Clipper and Mail and Express sources discuss Senator Allison's strong standing as a potential Republican presidential candidate. They note Blaine and Garfield's past support, Harrison's actions, and the likelihood the field narrows to Allison or McKinley, praising Allison as a trusted statesman with broad party backing.
Des Moines courts a Chautauqua move as Colfax faces loss amid house division and external bids. Meanwhile, Iowa debates a debt listing law to fix tax leaks, arguing that growing wealth did not boost assessments and debts outpace money.
Community notices mention John Losh severing ties with L Wright in the mercantile trade and planning a return to Kellogg. Social calls include Mrs Madison Sulser at Redman home and Grandma Newhall visiting John Morgan. Easter guests at Morgan house and a wagon trip to Old Missouri are noted, along with local advertising for best parlor matches and an upcoming medical event with Dr A H Weber offering free examinations on April 4 1896 in Newton.
The Cripple Creek mining district in Colorado attracts hundreds as spring prospects promise vast fortunes. The Santa Fe Route offers direct standard gauge service with Pullman sleepers and chair cars to the camp, with agents and G A Pass officials available for inquiries.
200 acres adjoining Newton on the north offered for sale by McElroy and Fyerly. Available as a whole tract or in 40 acre parcels at favorable terms. Sale will attract buyers seeking development or agricultural prospects in the Newton area.
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