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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1896
Page
6
Rail timetable fragment lists No 3 Baxter and No 9 northbound trains with scattered times and station words like Mingo and Valeria. It presents partial times around 8.39 and early morning arrivals, with garbled notes and place names, indicating a damaged timetable section.
Skift's Cough Cure claims to relieve a cold with a single bottle. The ad urges readers to try a bottle as a quick remedy amid the ongoing cold season.
Clarence W. Failor seeks the office of Recorder under Jasper County Republicans. Peter Mulhern is urged for Recorder with a long Iowa connection and Republican tenure. The Montezuma Republican reflects on the legislature's adjournment, the ship metaphor for the state, and notes about wool industry trends and national supply concerns.
A column urges stopping ridicule of Gen. James B. Weaver, now settled on a Colfax farm. It notes his health and finances may be strained, and asks the public to allow him private life away from political storms after a quarter century of public prominence.
Marshalltown Times Republican recalls past failures as it reports the Funk bill taxing express companies and the Wells bill regulating them. Lobbyists led by Gib Pray and Postmaster Ea Hunter were accused of tricks. Representative Wells defended against lobbying, leading to passage with a discretionary rate schedule and praise from the Muscat Journal for farmers and stock breeders.
A correspondent asks about the meaning of taffy as used in political and editorial rhetoric. The piece contrasts puffery with factual claims, noting the Davis Sewing Machine leads in simplicity and lightness, and performs more work without basting.
A fashionable luncheon debuts costly floral salads served by costumed staff. Guests pick a bouquet with a lettuce centered jelly cup containing tomato jelly or minced meat, lobster, or celery with matching dressing. The gelatine quickly melts, dressing flows, and the bouquet is kept as a souvenir.
A short entry from Society Facts in Demorest's April issue notes guest arrangements and a carry home detail. The item emphasizes social etiquette and hosting norms of the period.
Beginning March 1 1896 the Thomsox Hovstox Electric Co offers free lamp renewals to subscribers who return burned out lamps with intact glass. From March 1896 a 5 percent discount on contract price applies for prompt payment by the 5th of each month at their office.
The Cripple Creek gold district in Colorado attracts hundreds as spring rush grows. Fortunes rise quickly with abundant gold. Travel directly to the camp via the Santa Fe Route with through Pullman sleepers and chair cars. Inquiries to ticket agents or 8 M Osgood at the Des Moines office.
Two hundred acres of Davis land adjoining Newton to the north offered for sale in whole or in forty acre lots. Bargain price and terms available through McElroy and Eyerly. tf
Notice is hereby given that claims against the estate of Morris have been filed. The claims must be presented within twelve months from this date, as stated at Newtown on the 6th day of April 1896. Signed by the registrar or authorized officer.
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