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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
2
The Hon. Charles Towne, once known as a chief prophet of gloom, is said to have earned a million dollars in Texas oil fields, signaling a dramatic shift from his previous cautionary stance to notable wealth.
The passage proclaims the United States as the dominant world power, noting England and Japan submitting their treaty for scrutiny while Russia watches to see America’s next move. It suggests global leadership and active influence on international affairs.
The author claims an imminent Cuban revolution once the new president assumes office, urging rapid action to secure the island under the flag and noting heavy workloads ahead on the Cuba mission.
A severe Iowa Central collision at Gifford near Eldora last week killed four trainmen. Engineers White and Frew died in the wreck, each with close ties to local families in the county.
A public note counsels readers to secure property and business, pay off mortgages, and prepare for possible changes. It warns that prosperity coexists with many schemes to swindle for money, especially in land, urging cautious investment and prudent planning to avoid big losses.
Time is money. The Faultless saves time and is the only practical up-to-date stump puller and grubbering machine on the market. The best is the cheapest. It pays to buy the best. Send for free catalogue to R. S. Caward Cresco la 301S.
Answered Yes, August Flower remains the top selling medicine in the civilized world for indigestion and biliousness. Fathers and mothers used it before doctors were common, to clean the system, regulate the liver, and ease headaches and other aches. A few doses of Green's August Flower in liquid form reassure there is nothing serious. Available at Wagley & Smead's. ask for Green's Special Almanac.
The Record promotes its commercial printing and special event pieces with an emphasis on clean tasteful work at fair prices. It highlights recent quality output and invites business partners to consider printing that rivals any local office.
An editor endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a top home choice to prevent croup, especially for families with children, and notes local druggists Wagley & Smead sell it. Also touts English Spavin Liniment for horses and Electric Bitters for human vitality with testimonials and local druggists Kennedy and Westbrook & Geise.
Radical 1 to 3 day cure described as a remarkable system action. first dose offers benefits. Presented as 7c and $1.00, sold by Arthur L. Kennedy, Newton. Also notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure in one day with no cure, no pay at 25c. Photo enlargement offered for 95c at Newton Art Studio in same room as Rhoads' wallpaper and paint store.
A Laurel Springs reader touts Dr King’s New Discovery as life saving for consumption pneumonia la grippe and bronchitis noting cure after seven bottles. Also advertised are Rocky Mountain Tea bread flour sacks and other local grocery and business offers with prices and contact cues.
If you fear pain in the lower back you might think of kidney trouble but sensible people know it is muscular stiffness from cold. Prompt treatment with Perry Davis Painkiller prevents lumbago. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
Wm Martin announces exit from hog business and shifts to buying scraps. He will pay top cash market prices for rag, rubber, bones, iron, brass, copper, zinc, lead, and similar goods. Goods weighed at Bergman Bros. & McKinley. Notify via post office for pickup.
Dr King s New Life Pills claim millions are always at work curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headaches and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. Easy pleasant safe sure. Only 2c at Westbrook Geise s drug store.
A caller urges readers to report any dealers offering a Madison Medicine Co. Rocky Mountain Tea substitute. The appeal promises a lasting favor and a reward for identified sellers.
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