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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1902

Page

2

Democrats Press Philippine Question in Congress

Lawmakers in both chambers keep focusing on the Philippine issue as the enduring topic of debate. The ongoing discourse frames it as the only truly active matter for the Democrats in Congress.

State lawmaking begins as the legislature dives in

Citizens welcome the assembly's early work and agree that $100,000 is ample funding for the St. Louis World’s Fair, reflecting public opinion on the budget and public interests.

Iowa bill proposes optional Torrens land title system

Ren W W Slank of Jasper county introduces a bill to establish an optional Torrens title registration in Iowa. It would create no new salaries or tax costs beyond finishing records. County recorders become registrars of titles. examiners are appointed per county and paid from fees. registration requires court action, title abstracts, and notices. The decree records priorities, and the certificate shows the exact title state on one page with an indemnity mechanism.

Iowa Ren. W. W. Slank Jasper County Laad

Scott's Emulsion Promise in Child Feeding Ad

An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as aDietary supplement and medicine that strengthens sickly and thin children. It compares grain-fed horses to cross-fed ones, claims to restore appetite and blood, and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott and Bowne.

Scott

Hawk Presses Bill on School Fund Certificate

A Colfax Clip report notes a bill by Mr. Hawk to loan the school fund until required for its purpose. The title is indefensible after a time, and buyers need not inquire beyond the certificate in the register. The measure will be pressed vigorously.

Hawk Colfax Clip

August Flower the largest sale medicine in the civilized world

August Flower remains the leading medicine sold in the civilized world for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. The ad claims past use by mothers and grandmothers and promotes Green's August Flower as a cure to cleanse the system regulate the liver and strengthen the nervous system. It also promotes Wagley and Smead as retailers and notes the Green's Almanac. The Record advertises its printing services for business notices programs invitations and other quality printing at fair prices.

Green G. G. Green Wagley & Smead's

Remedy Ads and Testimonials from Early 20th Century Paper

Local readers learn of Cham berlain Cough Remedy praised for coughs, colds and croup prevention. Ads promote English Spavin Liment for horses, a Burlington locomotive fireman’s praise for Electric Bitters, and various druggists offering these products with guaranteed satisfaction and modest prices.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sale

Radical claim of a three day cure with first dose benefit and rapid system action. Advertisement from Newton druggist Arthur L. Kennedy promoting Mystic Cure and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with no cure no pay and 25 cent price. Also notes photo enlargement for 9 cents at Newton Art Studio in the same room as Rhoads wallpaper and paint store.

Arthur L. Kennedy Newton Aor Newton Art Studio Rhoads

Dr King’s New Discovery Credited by Local Woman

Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her after doctors said she would die from Consumption. She reports seven bottles completed a complete recovery and she is now stout and well. The ad promotes the remedy as effective for Consumption Pneumonia LaGrippe Bronchitis and other coughs and offers trial bottles free at Westbrook Geise’s drug store with guaranteed bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.

Rosa Richardson Laurel Springs N.C Westbrook & Geise’s

Bread and loan offer ad with Rocky Mountain Vein claim

An advertisement promotes bread from Neel and a loan at five percent interest with optional payments. It lists A F Brown as attorney. The text markets Rocky Mountain Vein tonic from Madison Medicine Co at 35 cents.

A. F. Brown

If You Were Scared Easily You Might Have Kidney Trouble

A cautionary note explains spinal back pain from cold is muscular stiffness not kidney trouble. It advises prompt treatment with Perry Davis Painkiller to prevent progression into Jumbago. The ad asserts there is only one Perry Davis Painkiller.

Perry Davis

Hog business ends for Wm. Martin and rag trade next

Wm. Martin announces he is leaving hog business to concentrate on buying Rags Rubber Bones Iron Brass Copper Zinc Lead and similar materials. Payments offered at Bergman Bros. & McKinley with goods weighed there. Notify by post and he will call for items.

Wm. Martin Bergman Bros. & McKinley Postol

Working Overtime in Health Patent Ad Note

An old time drug ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they cure indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. The pitch notes the pills are easy pleasant safe and only 2 cents at Westbrook and Geise's drug store.

Dr. King Westbrook & Geise’s

Substitute Tea Dealers Target Madison Medicine Co.

Reported activity shows several traders offering a Rocky Mountain Tea substitute, aiming to lure customers away from Madison Medicine Co. The incidents appear as scattered notices in local commerce, with no verified endorsements. Authorities urge caution and advise verifying product origins and ingredients before purchase.

Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea

Magazine subscription offer text becomes record item

The Record prompts readers to send for magazine subscriptions through the newspaper. The note frames it as a duplication policy appeal and directs action via the Record. It lacks specific titles or dates but indicates ongoing subscription opportunities via the publication.

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Professional Business Directory Me Wooprow A.C. Kennall Jasper Co. Bank South Side Public Square Newton, Iowa Chas Jasper First National Bank C. Sloanaker J. HH Lypay, Jr J P Beatty Chas. Jasper E. E. Lypay I. J. Salmon Alex Wood Geo. D. Wood A. S. Marquis E. F. Burnett Bank of Colfax Colfax H. Clemens I A. A. Arnold National Bank W. C. Melroy Jasper County Bank Newton Iowa E. C. Ogg Square Lowa Mershon Block Henry Silwold Attorn Sevey At— An Ammons & Allen’s Vestern. Morgan Attorney-At-Law Ramer A. M. Harraah O. P. Myers Harrah & Myers Exs Omece Ramer Block Fred L. Kennedy Boston Store West Side Square J. B. Everly W. O. McElroy Town J. H. Fugard North Side Public Square A. M. Dehner A. M. Bethner M. Behner A. M. Beener Wton South Side Square A.p Joy H.j.joy Anna H. Joy Dentists Fehleisen E. W. Kerr Ratches McFarland’'s N.S. Square B. A. Miller Palmer & Miller Larimer & Clark's Beacom’s Fclear Akl Yizts Ors Press Manchester J. B. Baumer Hough's Grocery West Side of Square Newton, Ia Physicians and Surgeons SMEAD H. D. Gray, M. D Olice Griebeling E.H. Robb, M. D H. P. Engle J. H. Warn West Main Street Dr. Arnott A. Adamson Olive Street Rocky Mountain The Newton Record L. A. Andrew Official County Paper T. M. Rodgers Record Building Southeast Corner Square House Senate Ghale Scott & Bowne Pearl St New York Chamberlain Croup Camden S. C Wagiey & Smead Kennedy C. W. Bellamy Burlington Westbrook & Geise Neel’s Oskaloosa Towa A. M. Lust Fairview Township C. F. Soulaman Palo Alto Township W. H. Ives Kelloggs Township Peter Bickenhaupt Choliett & Hawthorne Dodge Remedy Co Davenport, Ia L.D. Reid Ron Arkansas Louisiana Texas Southeast Townsend G. P Z. A. St. Low Lion Florida, Limited Louisville & Nashville Jacksonville St. Augustine Florida C. J. Stone General Passenger Agt Louisville Kentucky Chicago Rock Island San Francisco Rockies Sierra Nevadas Los Angeles Fort Sebastian Bill Velopes Dodgers Busi Ness
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