History contest offers prizes for best lists of world figures
Liberal offer to students at Newton High School promises $40 in prizes for lists of 100 names that symbolize world history. Dr. Thomas notes dates and names suffice to write history. Rules require one name per line in chronological order with full bio data and justification. Send to Editor at Newton, Iowa by Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Newton High School
Thomas
Reconn
Newton
Iowa
Stree Lor
Mud and movement in Newton streets and town events
The Newton area notes a muddy hitching rack area draped along the north square, with the council urging the board of supervisors to tile and drain the ditch into the northeast sewer for health and utility. Local social updates include visits, weddings, preaching plans, school reshuffles, and business moves across town with several residents traveling or hosting gatherings.
Local travelers and visitors return from trips and visits
Chas Boerstler came back Friday after five weeks away visiting his sister Mrs Hogin in Des Moines and her daughters at Green Mountain Falls Colorado. Mrs Bert Lehnor Plattemouth finished a week of visiting relatives and returned Tuesday morning. Rev H F Schreiner conducted a conference at Vex ne One week after returning, several crew of West Wagner hosted Mrs NLt Pitts for two months and she returned Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Seaton
Deep River
Ble. Spencer
Palo Alto Township
A.T. Guthrie
Holyoke
Colo
TS. Thomas
Carthage
Sarah Seaton
Iowa County
James
Chas, Brown
Perry
Stella VanCourt
Marshalltown Moné
Stratton
Colfax
J. E. Ashley
Ferguson
Mabeleek
Tin
St C
Blake
Des Moines
M. E. Newton
Chas, Newton
Valley Junction
Guy Lambert
Kellogs
Chas, Boerstler
Hogin
Green Mountain
Falls
Bert Lehnor Plattemouth
H. F. Schreiner
Vexne
Ughter
West Wagner
Nlt
Pitts
Thurshom
Money Savers and Local Ads Quietly Framed
A fragmented page lists money saving offers and shop ads including Pardoe’s cabinets Hindorff drugs and a jewelry store. Mentions gold and free silver campaign, a Ro cuerd note, and a real estate sale for three town lots two blocks south of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wrichit
Hindorff
Westbrook
Something About Chairs From Plush to Leather Styles
An old notice discusses chair styles shifting from plush up upholstery to leather, praising leather’s stability for customers and dealers. The piece mentions sales volume, ongoing promotions, and a caution about misrepresentations by competitors, stressing honesty and long-term value.
FRAUD ON THE PEOPLE IN A BIVIOLET MONEY CAMPAIGN
A lengthy tirade argues against free silver and bimetallism, claiming practical bimetallism has never worked. It warns that adopting silver would devalue the dollar, trigger price surges, and hurt American workers and national finances. The piece attacks Mr. Gorrell and Mr. Bryan, labeling their policy a fraud and predicting widespread economic harm if the silver standard is adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nike
Nes
Atory
Congress
Su of Gorrell and Bryan
Gorrell
Bryan
Iver
Vane
Mexico
Finan W. Allfree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newton and Vicinity
Board of Supervisors
Phillips
Fayette County
Charlie
Della
United Presbyterian Church
Omaha
Palo Alto
F Anna
Kate
Susie Hi! Rhodes
Cora Trefern
J. Cart
Newt Leeper
Lizy Dowang
Emp Dun & Co
Eimming
Fiy
Davenport
Florence Ay
Julia Kimball
M Clark
Harry Hulsiter
Hettle McCord
Willy
Willis McCollum
Ramer
McCollum
Dr. Waters
Forrest Patterson
Dr. Palmer
Tona Campbell
Christian War Society
Campbell
W.E. Trimble
Swartz
Metz
Missouri
George Dennis
Boston
Jas, Wileson
Morris
St John Coe
Chicago
M. B. Mobberly
Peoria
Kate Hill
Jennie Parker
Sherman Township
M Hill
C. E
Omak
F.D. Winn
Walter
E. J. Miles
Oskaloosa
Hovan's
Robbins Ames
H. M. Cox
Ater
Money Savers
Pardoe
Newton Free Methodist Church
P.m
Wilson Circle
G.alt
Wat. Adams
Haward StoMlet
Bertha Henning
Cowan
Res
O. C. Meredith
James Eastman
Presbyterian Church
Malaka
Rodgers
Cuffor Uric
W. W Lingeworth
Sinter Murphy
Old Settlers
Lyville
Father Morrin
Morrin
M.e.church
Horton
Kan
Wells
Muscatine
Greentie
Monroe
North
Robt. S. Thomas
Darius
Plaine
Granda Hunter
C. Meredith
Vinita
Indian Territory
Nettie Commack
Mary Ramer
Grinnell
Opera House
Hattihompson
Fter
Lynnville
Biggs
Guthrie Center
A.M. Dough
Cowles
Fannie Carns
Roy Hough
R. Witmer
Capital City
Edward Stofliet
Thomas Finn
Mary A. Healy
Thos
O. Wonders
Rosa Havens
Madison Reef
Mary E. Bryant
John D. Reeler
Mason City, In
the Newton
Prng
Opera
Win Fine
Ane
Liss Gates
Extra
Carrie Ewing
Tre
Henry Bergman
Dale
Rockwell City
H. E. Hunter
Kate Mile
Wii Hunter
Belle
Haven
Atie
Kate Livingstone
John
Ma Kesselring
City
J. B. O'Neal
Jerome Cotton
Seattle
Washington
Morgan & Hunter
Midland
Eny
Veun
Tor Mtete
Jonneon Baiaiam
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