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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
4
A fragment from a political debate cites Democratic and Republican era contrasts on wages and work. It ridicules misrepresentations of “cheapness” and questions honesty in distinguishing right from wrong, naming several officials and figures in a debate about governance and policy.
A lengthy piece argues the McKinley era revenue measures hike alcohol taxes and sugar duties, driving up prices on medicines and everyday goods. It contends manufacturers pay most of the tariff but pass costs to wholesalers and consumers, urging readers to see protectionism as beneficial to American wages and industries.
Fragmentary argument condemns the sale in dearest markets and the buy in cheapest markets as barbaric. It asserts modern civilization balances individual liberty with social duties, opposing unbridled selfishness and predatory economic practice. The tone is lecturing and moralistic, challenging laissez faire economics.
The tariff bill draws sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike. It is described as a hodgepodge serving corporate greed and special interests, with leaders from both parties refusing full endorsement. The piece argues the bill lacks broad public will and would face renewal beyond the grace period.
Notice of incorporation by The Record Publishing Co Iowa, stating printing and publishing business, capital stock five thousand dollars, payment in, directors named David N Blazer Homer A Galloway, first officers elected, indebtedness limit fourteen hundred dollars, stockholders exempt from corporate debts.
Original notice concerns Dora Kuhns and Maxste Dencenrn as heirs in a partition and quieting title case in Jasper County Iowa. The petition seeks division of Swallow's subdivision lands and costs, with appearances required on the second day of the next term and defense to the claim. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Climents and Arnold.
An advertisement extols The Chicago Record as a cheap, comprehensive daily paper with broad news coverage and no party bias. It claims large circulation in Chicago and the West, high quality, and urges readers to subscribe via news dealers or postmasters.
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