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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
4
OCR text shows a garbled candidate list and notices about the County Convention. Names include HARRY Ganesla, MINNIE AGNES WALSH, and A. J. WEST. References to Sheriff and Republican primary processes appear with unclear dates and duties.
The storm last Thursday caused heavy losses in Malaka Mariposa Kellogg and Richland townships with many farmers suffering total destruction of corn and small grain. Neighbors offer aid to those hit while a city council plan to expand the electric light plant stalls under a restraining order as injunction hearings set for next Tuesday. The Record marks its one year and celebrates strong local job growth keeping work and dollars in Jasper county July and August.
B F Bleakney of Kellogg announces his candidacy for Representative. A Jasper County resident for twenty eight years he lives on a farm north of Kellogg and is described as a staunch Republican active in public affairs with an irreproachable private life. He has never held office.
Neighbors note and elect a large Democratic donor to private business while a ticketed township race shows a $2 plurality for the GOP. Bleakney could win if Nomel secures a county representation.
Hon George D Porter a Centerville lawyer writes of General Drake as a friend of the laboring man and the poor. He recalls a 1 office incident about cutting expenses and helping the common people. The piece praises Drakes affability and public spirit. Also mentions Chamberlains remedy for dysentery and Hindorffs liver pills with local dealer Wagley and Smead.
Fragmentary notices include an advertisement pitch by Printers Ink and scattered probate and assignment notices. Mentions of estate claims, creditors, and a potential will proof process appear amid garbled OCR text referencing L. H. Sherman as assignee and dates around 1898.
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