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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
2
The text argues reciprocity and protection form a strong pair but critiques the Republican party for failing to combine them effectively with reciprocity leading. It suggests the two ideas work better when pursued together and in tandem.
The article notes Carnegie disposing of a $16,000,000 surplus, while warning that Congress votes on appropriations may affect the outcome. It questions whether the surplus issue troubles Carnegie or Uncle Sam more as funds loom.
The Chinese exclusive act must be returned to at this session for reaffirmation or rejection. The American public no longer wants Chinese cheap labor and Congress should continue to keep the heathen Chinese out.
Amid a prolonged drought and crop shortages farmers report brighter prospects as higher farm product prices boost earnings. They note profits never greater and land values have doubled over the last decade, signaling optimism for the year ahead.
The senate approves the Hlay Pauncefote treaty by 72 to 6. A Davis fortification clause insertion loses 62 to 15 and the neutralization pledge is defeated 80 to 18. After signatures by President Roosevelt and King Edward, the treaty will take effect and end the Clayton Bulwer convention as a barrier to the isthmian canal project.
Des Moines Register notes the organized General Assembly will include twenty four lawyers in the senate and twenty seven in the house totaling fifty one legal professionals, over a third of the body. Farmers hold twenty representatives in the house and seven in the senate. Six senators and twelve representatives will leave banking to serve. Two lone newspapermen will sit in the senate and three in the house.
Question Answered. Yes, August Flower has the largest sale in the civilized world for indigestion and biliousness. In earlier times doctors were scarce and appendicitis nervous prostration or heart failure were rarely known. The remedy purports to cleanse the system regulate liver action and steady nervous and organic function with a few doses of Green's Aug ust Flower. Available at Wagley & Smead's with Green's Special Almanac.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces excursion tickets on December 24 25 and January 1 valid for return January 2 to points within 24 miles. Fare is one third more than the single trip. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago Ill.
A reader from Koowoomba named W. R. Walker endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a two month severe cough, claiming it cured him. The notice says Wagley and Smead, local druggists, sell the medicine.
The paper promotes a limited time club including The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions plus the paper for $1.50 per year. Samples can be viewed at the office. An anecdote about A J Snell attending a party woes cured by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Roc Big Store.
Report from Barnum's Circus monkey cage claims regular dosing of the monkeys with Scott's Emulsion reduced deaths from consumption. A keeper spilled the product once and the monkeys eagerly drank it, leading to ongoing doses to prevent losses. The ad-like note promotes the medicine as a cheaper alternative to replacing monkeys and links consumption to the human disease.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm to soften corns and treat sprains, bruises, lameness and rheumatism with two daily applications. It advises a corn plaster for protection and claims the product, sold by Wagley & Smead, is unequaled for pain relief. It also touts Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets as a one day cold cure, with a no cure no pay price of 25 cents.
L C Overstreet of Elgin Tennessee wrote his wife cough and sore lungs seemed hopeless. Doctors said no medicine could help her, but a friend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery and it saved her life. Guaranteed for coughs bronchitis asthma and throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free at Westbrook Geise drug store.
The Record offers a special one year rate with the Des Moines Weekly Capital, price set at 31.20 for both papers, limited time deal. The promotion combines subscriptions to The Record and the Capital for a full year.
A patent remedy advertised by Arthur L. Kennedy of Newton claims rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia. The text asserts dramatic systemwide effects within days and a first dose that markedly benefits, with a price of one dollar. The note is promotional and unsourced.
Advertisers in the Record prompt shoppers to New Town merchants where holiday announcements appear. The piece highlights local merchants using the newspaper’s advertising columns to showcase gift offerings for the season.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire prognosis from her doctor who warned there was only one chance through an operation to save her life as gall stones and severe stomach trouble progressed. After trying Electric Bitters she recovered fully, credited as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy curing dyspepsia and loss of appetite, offered for 50 cents by Westbrook and Geise with guarantee.
An old ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to restore vim vigor and physical happiness. The 35 cent price is listed with the Big Store as the distributor.
A historical note states Fr. Anthonys former postmaster of Promise City Tora bought one bottle of Mystic Cure for rheumatism and found two doses more effective than any medicine Lever took. Sold by Arthur L. Kenedy, druggist, Newton.
The Age Ord offers clean, tasteful commercial printing at low prices with six months of fine work shown. Specializes in ads, area programs, invitations, and high quality printing for business needs with 5 percent optional payments. Subscribe for The Record.
A promotional note states that NEW GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN Kidney Cire relieves kidney and bladder pain within six hours. It claims rapid relief from urinary retention in both men and women and immediate water retention relief. Sold by A L Kennedy, druggist, Newton, Iowa.
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