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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
4
The Heaton Record published by The Record Publishing Company lists Homer Galloway as editor with R. Rodgers as news editor. Subscription terms state $1.00 per year in advance or $1.50 if not prepaid.
The writers reflect on local views in Jasper County with remarks on Greece and Turkey, claim President McKinley is closer to the people than Lincoln, note ongoing mud cover in Newton, and forecast the Senate will delay the tariff bill until late summer.
The remark imagines a victory by George’s troops altering territorial fate, suggesting conflict over a large region that would pass from Turkey to Greece depending on the outcome. It reflects wartime rhetoric about redrawn borders and national ambitions amid ongoing hostilities.
The remark frames a wartime appeal urging allied power unity and shared effort against a common foe, with Uncle Sam directing the Lion and Bear to contribute to the war effort at a fair price during the ongoing conflict.
The piece laments overconfidence in defeating Drake this fall and warns that politics love and baseball remain uncertain. it comments on party currents and local mood with a skeptical tone.
The editorial urges the city council to approve the full paving budget arguing nine-tenths of residents favor it. It says the city can cover its share in seven yearly payments and the burden will be light. It advocates paving the extra blocks on McDonald and Main streets.
The people of Glasgow pay no taxes for city purposes as revenue from city owned street railways, electric, gas and water plants and other natural monopolies covers all city government expenses. The Scots are prudent and not granting valuable franchises to private parties for nothing.
The Turks are driving the Greeks back at all points. Prodigies of valor by the Greeks are overwhelmed by Turkish numbers and superior arms. Turkish soldiers display discipline and leadership, placing them among the world’s best fighters.
SCORES of old subscribers have already taken advantage of the record ORD s great offer of the home stead free to January 1 188 to all former subscribers paid in advance to that date. The offer is open to new subscribers who pay a year in advance. Our friends will confer a favor by telling their neighbors about the RECORD s Homestead offer.
The manufacturing bill has passed the senate and house with broad public support. Republicans may have gained votes from its passage, while Prohibitionists consistently oppose the Republican ticket at all levels.
The article notes a formal Greek Turkish war after a pitched battle with thousands slain. It complains European Christian governments side with Turkey and warns despots and bondholders about potential repercussions, urging restraint on Rothschild interests amid the crisis.
An ongoing advertisement ponders steady daily insertions as the path to reliable returns. The line suggests persistent, incremental efforts in a promotional strategy.
In a public discourse tone, the piece argues for an era of personal righteousness with a current push for widespread repentance. The editor notes widespread belief that the moment has arrived for everyone to reflect and reform.
The Woman’s Relief Corps will host a box sociable at their hall on Wednesday evening April 28. Members of the Post and Corps, along with families and friends, are invited. After supper an old style spelling school and other amusements will follow, promising a good time. COMMITTEE.
The piece argues against claims of systemic opposition between localities and classes. It promotes a diversified economy where farming, trades, and industries mutually rely on a shared national market. Prosperity depends on interwoven interests and widespread consumption across communities. Defeating enemies of any one group harms all interests.
Washington observers praise President McKinley for walking, driving, and greeting people publicly. The piece notes Cur tis calls the change good for the country and recounts Fulmar’s bid for a customs inspector post, blocked by civil service rules amid jokes about inspectors. It contrasts practical miners with a single trained schoolteacher who passes exams while cowboys falter on geography.
Nat Fulmar, sole surviving member of the 23d Ohio, writes from southwest Arizona apologizing for missing McKinley’s inauguration due to miner’s poverty after the silver coinage repeal. He recalls Antietam era food shortages, McKinley’s commissary sergeant and Col Rutherford B. Hayes promoting him. McKinley reads the letter with interest, noting Fulmar’s army memories.
The president answered Fulmar with a personal note, thanking him for the remembrance and expressing regret at missing the inauguration. He asked whether he could assist, personally or officially, in any manner amid his demanding schedule and the clamor of 12,000 office-seekers.
Three car loads of buls shipped by Albert Harrah from Baxter to Wilboux Montana were detained in Minneapolis stock yards for nearly a week due to floods and washouts on Pacific roads. The note links road quality to market access, prices, and prosperity, noting bad roads hinder producer and consumer relations and that good roads bring better markets and higher prices.
Property listing notes six acres of choice land on town edge suitable for market gardening. Contact Fugard and Brown for details.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Wm A B Tramel, deceased, will be presented for proof at nine o clock in the forenoon on Sunday of April 1897 at the April Term of the District Court of Jasper County Iowa. Clerk J A Mattern Deputy Go W Harlan.
Notices announce probate actions in Jasper County Iowa with executors and executrix names Peter Shelton Edward Zollinger and Louie Zonrierr. Claims against estates must be filed within twelve months. Addresses Newton Newton April 13 15 1897. Includes advertisement for Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment and Chamberlains Cough Remedy promotions.
The notice advertises rolled oats cracked wheat and cereal foods at Burns and states Harry P. Uncaph er has bought the mechanical part of W. G. Mann's carriage and wagon shop and offers carriage and wagon repairing in all branches with first class work and lowest prices guaranteed.
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