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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
9
The Newton area reports many local happenings with residents traveling to Ames and Des Moines, and guests visiting Newton. Social events include sermons and lectures at Iowa College, students and teachers moving between Des Moines and Newton, and preparations for May Ist performances at the Opera House. A murder rumor and farm news like Albee sorghum works reflect community concerns and developments.
A busy list of local promotions and goods including Pardoe’s $1 cabinets, Skits Cough Cure, Hindorff Drugs, 140 new books at Hough’s, Swisher Bros. hats, and Westbrook engravings. Notices of stolen team and phaeton with reward, a medical testimonial for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, and sales at Wagley & Smead.
Last Friday at Mr Miller’s home a lively gathering of about twenty five guests, plus neighbors, shared supper and social hours. Mrs Campbell lies ill in Des Moines while family friends send sympathy. Mrs Guthrie returns from Os kaloosa in frail health after paralysis. Local letters mention visiting Des Moines and moving plans as town life continues with Easter events and upcoming high class entertainment on May 1.
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