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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
2
Published every Thursday evening with L A Andrew as editor and 1 P M Rodgers as local editor. The office is located at Record Building on the southeast corner of Square.
The piece lauds Gov. Shaw for a strong record and excellent board of control choices. It notes glass workers in the United States approved a protective tariff by 18 percent and cites a dispatch from Anderson Indiana describing high prices, strong activity, and bright outlook in local glass manufacturing with demand above seasonal norms since 1890.
Secretary Gage argues for preserving the gold standard while supporting international bimetallism as the Republican party lines up to secure it. He says the standard ensures equal measurement against rivals and fair competition in commerce against well-armed foes.
The Supreme Court of the state holds towns may not grant licenses to sell wares on sidewalks in front of another's property. The street area in front of a business is appurtenant to the lot, open for travel, and protected from unauthorized vending to discourage street fakiring.
The American Maize propaganda circular asks corn growers nationwide to unite in boosting Indian corn consumption at home and abroad. It laments the lack of zeal among growers compared to corn juice promoters and argues corn dodger could become a staple worldwide.
The 1588 Spanish Armada consisted of 130 ships, but only 53 returned home. Survivors faced fatigue and defeat, fueling tales of English valor and brutal storms. The disaster signaled Spain’s decline and ongoing retreat from global dominance.
A Boston report notes print cloths selling at 2 cents for 64x4 cuts and cites record shoe sales this year. It argues that lower prices for shoes lumber tin plate iron steel coal and many other items undermine arguments against the protective tariff, which is said to have stimulated business.
Secretary Wilson believes European knowledge of corn as a table staple is limited and plans an extensive exhibit at the Paris Exposition. He asks Congress for funds to demonstrate corn’s culinary uses, including muffins, and argues corn should target wealthier households rather than the poorest class.
Property includes two and one half acres of land with a ten room house cellar well barn and outbuildings plus fruit. Inquiries via S Richarps. Short horn bulls twelve head aged 11 months to 3 years red in color. also a Missouri Jack. A F Woops Murphy Iowa coal yarham wood Wright Lufkin insurance trusses money to loan. Weeks laxative quinine tablets slogan no cure no pay.
The RECORD invites advertisers to inspect subscription books and visit on press nights. It notes county circulation growth and promotes Jasper & Sons lumber stock at low prices for corn crib covers. Also lists quick cold cure tablets Wagley Smead oils seed and laxative products from various merchants and asks readers to mention the RECORD to merchants.
The piece surveys monumental heathen religious sites in India and Burma. It notes the Seringapatam temple in Mysore with a square mile enclosure and 25 foot walls, Rangoon’s vast Buddhist temple on a two terrace mound, a rock-hewn temple at Korti with elephant carvings, and the Jagannath complex at Pooree housing 120 temples in one enclosure with the main Jagan Nath temple towering half a foot? The text highlights colossal scale and ornate carvings across these sacred sites.
Farm security note mentions optional payments after one year and a ten year time frame. The Newton Wheel Works in the opera house block offers picture moulding at low prices and bicycle sundries. Coal Yarham-Wood advertises a fine stationery line at the RECORD Office. Invitations and engraved cards are printed for weddings, balls, parties, birth announcements, and society folders. Townsend & Seaton move offices to rooms above Ammons & Allen's clothing store. American Popular Music offers piano or organ sheet music and three months of access in exchange for names of performers and fifteen cents.
Another supply ready. The RECORD announces a large stock of condensed Code now available for distribution. All entitled to the same can secure them by calling at this office. Centerville Block is the Coal. Try it and be convinced. C. H. Jasper & Co. will deliver promptly. Telephone 46-9tl7.
Senator J R Gorrell and Representative S B Powers of Jasper County plan to leave Monday for Key West Florida to observe war preparations and gain insight into ground floor planning. The 27th General Assembly is regarded as free of corrupt practices and their trip is seen as a confidence gesture rather than an impact on public trust. If they return on their own, it would imply they paid their own way. Sam will call on return, Grinnell Herald reports.
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for flesh loss, infant to adult restoration, enriched blood, cough relief, throat and lung irritation, and incipient consumption. It cites 25 years of experience and claims worldwide proof in tens of thousands of cases.
Readers may obtain a heavy cardboard map puzzle of the United States in pieces by sending 10 cents to Mr. F. H. Lord Chicago G P T A. The puzzle shows capitals rivers and state sizes and provides both entertainment and instruction for all ages. Best insurance Wright Lufkin.
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