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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
5
A local store promotes a crockery sale running through March 8 offering low prices on six piece Chamber sets and 12 piece decorated sets in tinted green pink and blue. Syracuse China is highlighted as strong ware used in dining cars with a crisp white body and heavier feel than French china.
The Longley Hat offers spring headwear that keeps shape and color without pricey tags. Priced at 2.75, these hats imitate top $3.50 to $4.00 agency styles, using premium stock materials, with a full line of cheaper Derbies Alpines and Crushers from 1.45 to 2.25.
Our stock of Muslin Underwear has at last arrived after a delay. We praise the imported line as superior to any produced in the United States. Prices include a Cambric Skirt with hem stitched under ruffle for 9 dollars and a lace flounce piece at 5 dollars, with a wide assortment of undermuslin suits.
Our Crockery Sale now running and ending in March promises great results with stock twice as large bought cheaper. A white 100 piece dinner set is guaranteed against crazing and you may buy partial sets. Decorated 100 piece sets in green pink and peacock blue include two large covered dishes and cost $6.50. A few sets remain at $6.98 during the sale.
John Leeper died January 29 1902 at his Newton home four miles west of town. He was born June 21 1823 in Guernsey County Ohio and married Janet McCartney August 25 1848. They had ten children and he served as ruling elder of the United Presbyterian Church of Newton since 1870. He aided church growth despite hardship and devoted his life to his faith, mourned by pastor and friends who could not be with him at the end.
To the many friends and neighbors who assisted us so generously by their kindly sympathy and personal attention during our recent affliction caused by the death of our husband and father. Mrs. C. J. HickMAN and family.
Chollett and Hawthorne promote an exclusive Riding Cultivator praised for strength and durability. They compare it to Canton models, highlight new features, and list Deering brand implements from hunting to farming gear. They urge timely spring sales of windmills, pumps, seed, and more to save on repairs.
The Diamond Plow is praised for comprehensive testing and flawless design. Every part proved easy to operate, with smooth action for light or heavy drivers, strong build, careful fitting, balanced balance, and friction free performance aided by automatic levers and optional rods and landslide components.
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