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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
2
The state fair in Iowa is canceled for one year as the Omaha exposition will interfere significantly. The piece notes currency arguments from the 1896 campaign require revision since national money supply grew by 246 million dollars, about 12 million per month, since the Chicago convention.
A sharp lumber price forecast follows potential war with Spain as southern coastwise shipments falter and rail transport costs rise. The article notes U S sheep value up about 25 million since McKinley’s inauguration, the highest since 1893, with other farm animal values also climbing.
President McKinley states the issue lies with Congress and vows to meet constitutional obligations. He claims to have exhausted remedies to relieve intolerable conditions at hand and awaits Congressional action on the Cuban question dated April 11, 1898.
President McKinley argues for pacification of Cuba to halt fighting and protect American interests. Medical authorities fear yellow fever could enter the U.S. next summer if troops are sent to Cuba and maintained in close contact. Spanish conditions show 8 million jobless, 100,000 beggars, and a largely uneducated populace.
Governor Culberson of Texas, running for the U.S. Senate, argues that protectionist duties on raw materials have historical Democratic support. He cites the Walker tariff of 1846 as a precedent and suggests Texas will join the South in backing protective legislation, adding to votes in Congress.
Centerville Block coal offered by C H Jasper & Co with quick delivery. Telephone line listed as 46 9117 for orders.
The article condemns Ardmore South McAlester and Muscogee jails for overcrowding and filth, housing 700 to 800 prisoners with poor ventilation and mud floors. It notes 40,000 dollars yearly paid to jailers and urges reform as federal courts plan to supersede Indian courts after year’s start.
Readers can obtain a heavy cardboard map puzzle of the United States divided by states with capitals and rivers marked. The puzzle, sent for 10 cents to F H Lord, G P and T A, Chicago, helps education and size comparisons of states. Also RECORD offers condensed Code booklets from its office.
American Popular Music offers a liberal deal to readers. Send three or more performer names and fifteen cents to Indianapolis to receive sixteen pages of latest popular songs, two steps, full sheet music for piano or organ, and three months of American Popular Music.
An advertisement touts cod liver oil in Scott Emulsion as a potent remedy for persistent throat and lung ailments. It explains partially digested oil plus hypophosphites and glycerine to tone the body and soothe irritation, urging readers to buy Scott and Bowne product.
Advertisement for Fins and Waldon urging spring cleaning services with contact at Post Office Box 762.
Two and one half acres of number one land with fruit, a ten room house, cellar, well, barn and other out buildings for sale cheap if taken soon. Enquire of 8 S Richards. S2ft.
Twelve high bred short horn bulls for sale all red aged from 11 months to 3 years this spring Also a good Missouri Jack A F Woops Murphy Iowa Coal Yarham Wood Wright Lufkin Insurance Trusses best cheapest at Dr Engle s Money to loan at lowest rates 17 25 FUGARD BROWN The Quickest Way to Cure a Cold Weeks Laxative Quinine Tablets No Cure No Pay Wagley Smead Great Rock Island route map of Alaska Klondike region What to take when to go wages paid living expenses write for The Gold Folder John Sebastian G P A Chicago Tabiets No Cure No Pay 25 cents Wagley Smead Farmers Attention Machine Oils at Wagley Smead s Fresh Garden Seeds in Bulk at C Griebeling 3514 Weeks Laxative Quinine Tabietsa 2T) Cure Nu P27 2 cents Wager Sncac The Record Law Book ready for subscribers paying to January 1 1899 or those with old receipts advertising profits from THE RECORD
Money to loan on farm security for ten years with optional payments after one year. 1530. Joe Cunningham. "Tis Well Printed if the RECORD Press Printed It." For sale two lots east front four blocks from square, inquire of Mrs. Frank Osborn. 3618 See Mrs. Wright's display of new millinery and stationery at the RECORD office.
Advertisement offers a store room for rent on the east side square with living rooms above available if desired. Inquiries directed to E. C. Ogg. Notice from Best Insurance Wright and Lufkin.
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