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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1897
Page
5
Retail notice proclaims a special sale with urgency and hints at overstock due to a slow forepart of the season. The ad urges immediate action to take advantage of lower prices and clear excess goods.
A sustained editorial argues that value is fixed by trade laws not by legislation, criticizing bimetalism and a fixed gold silver ratio. It cites Mexico’s silver standard and the U.S. gold standard, contending legal standards cannot override the immutable laws of commerce and that only honest, market-aligned policy supports stable values.
Community updates from Murphy Kellogg area include Frank Starrett hauling rock for a barn on his Kellogg farm Aunt Hannah Nicholas seventy third birthday celebration with dinner and gifts Callison of Kellogg buying Uriah Davis cattle Ice cream and cake at a gathering at Rev Handy’s and news of visits from Mamie Terkelson Itta Mae Edwards and Mrs Price of Metz The article also notes a centennial exposition trip to Nashville and Rock Island excursions to Oklahoma district with dates and routes listed as entertainment options.
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