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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
4
Democratic and Populist factions clash over fusion plans for county offices including judiciary, auditor, clerk, and congressional seats. Editorials condemn harsh language by Populist leaders while praising Civil War heroism and a proposed state monument.
A sweeping, error-filled summary cites a party cutting government expenditures by 300000 with pension money, a 1804 import duty rise on 53 items, and harsh critiques of a Populist faction. It also covers Russian agriculture struggles, grain prices, and tariff policies as lessons for American farmers, noting czarist aims to boost domestic industry through tariffs.
A Newton Iowa column argues last week’s bank clearings rose 8 percent signaling improved trade and business as tariff uncertainties fade. It contends passage of the Wilson bill unamended would have boosted production, employment, and bread prices, predicting fall and winter gains and wage declines for workers.
The piece argues the Republican party champions sound currency with a dollar worth a stable value every day, supporting silver coinage when feasible. It cites the Minneapolis platform and Des Moines convention backing for bimetalism, claiming GOP in power would prevent money scares and depreciation, pledging equal value for all dollars.
The piece argues for laboring men to support the Republican ticket, claiming it best protects their interests amid debates on currency and monetary policy. It stresses opposition to siatism and favors a full value dollar, asserting workers gain most from the Republican party's stance.
Notice announces incorporation of The Record Publishing Dig with principal press at Neveton Tow a under state law. Capital stock is 5000 dollars in 50 dollar shares, paid in, with option to raise to 15000 by majority stock approval. Directors include David N Blazer president and Homer A Galloway secretary, first annual election set for January 2, 1898.
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