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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
1
W R Hollingsworth of Sigourney argues against silver monet ary reform, challenging the idea that free coinage raises money supply. The piece contrasts debtors and savers, questions land value vs money, cites Hon F E White and local property holdings, and notes a Newton district primary result and a spate of local business and personal notices.
In Geneva Iowa the city council planned to award Edwards & Walsh Construction Co. a 1.47 per square yard paving bid, but a Townsend motion to postpone awaiting court decisions on surface ownership stalled action. The contract requires work to begin by next Monday with Newton residents employed and paid biweekly, aiding local labor.
Col W 1 mau is expected to depart for new duties as a member of Montana's land commission Wednesday of next week Mrs Manning will accompany him.
Newton and vicinity notes highlight J T Hurt returning from Louisville to be with his brother M F who is battling cancer. An operation gave temporary relief but the disease is expected to call him home. Also recorded is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph H Lyday on August 3 1597. Nora Peterson visited from Des Moines to the home of M K Malmberg, and Harry Hunter came home from Ames after a brief visit with friends.
On Wednesday evening July 28 at the home of Philanda Kinion in southwest Newton occurred the marriage of Geo Wilson of Osage Iowa and Miss Mary L Taylor. Rev LeGrand Pace officiated. Wilson is a prosperous farmer and Taylor has long resided in Newton and is highly esteemed. The couple will reside in Osage and receive many good wishes from friends.
Burr Lee Hummel nine years old sustained a distressing accident last Saturday afternoon when a trolley rigged for riding caused him to fall and break both arms above the wrists. He is reportedly recovering well for one so severely hurt.
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