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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
2
Record correspondents report various items of interest from different townships with short notes on local happenings as they occur. The column captures community updates, arrivals, events, and notable minor occurrences across areas.
Sherman details a busy rural scene with James Baker's new house completion, Andrew Trusler building a cattle shed, and frequent protracted meetings at Oak Grove. Notes on school teaching, Sunday schools, revivals, and local social events fill a long community update.
The Record offers a free abridged edition of the Laws of Iowa to all subscribers with receipts or those paying by January 1 1909. The gift highlights a cost saving over the full Revised Code and promotes quick access to everyday laws. Also mentions an art book of Northwestern scenes and services of a local print shop with emphasis on quality work and punctual delivery.
Snowbound residents cannot identify neighbors as streets stay full of snow. Nellie Russell and Ella Murphy recover from the grip and plan winter school terms at Kellogg and Lynnville Junction. Lola Murphy begins at Janeway school house in Kellogg. A protracted M E meeting is held in Killdall. District No 2 reports a victorious scare in a school squabble. A Kellogg sleighing party passes through Murphy streets. Children anticipate Christmas with Kriss Kringle. Will Drake and wife visit Murphy neighbors.
Grinnell College announces Brown University President Andrews will speak December 17 under the Y M C A auspices on Robert E. Lee, hailed as his best lecture. The Grinnell football team beat Drake 30 to 0 at Des Moines on Thanksgiving Day. A new ladies gymnasium was dedicated last week with remarks by Dr West, Prof Patrick, Dr Herron, and President Gates. The facility is praised as among the west’s finest college gymnasiums.
Miss Belle Vinall at Thanksgiving with her parents in New Sharon. Bert Vinall returns from northern work after four months away. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Birchard was ill the past week. Ed Killduff came back from New Orleans last week and reports business improving. A foyer issue accompanied his departure.
A testimonial letter from L G Bagley of Hueneme Cal praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best remedy for rheumatism lame back sprains and swelling after years of use. The ad cautions against inferior liniments and notes WAGLEY & SMEAD druggists sell it while suggesting subscriptions to the Record as Christmas gifts.
An Indiana Territory notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best preventer of pneumonia during cold season. It claims extensive use with complete satisfaction and warns those with weak lungs to keep the remedy on hand. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from Wagley and Smead druggists.
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