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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
2
Gov. Cummins mirrors Gov. Shaw in public speaking and already has more invitations than he can accept. Iowa's visibility remains high and likely to persist in public attention.
The first 1902 issue extends New Year wishes to readers hoping for a prosperous year. It expresses optimism that 1902 will be as successful as hoped and aims to bring happiness and progress to its audience. The note closes with a hopeful sentiment for the year ahead.
The Iowa legislature will convene with Senator Maytag and Representative Hawk from the county prominent. Mr Hawk is preparing a bill to introduce the Torrens land system in Iowa, modeled after the Illinois law.
The piece highlights J Volace McFarland’s nature photography in The Outlines January issue, praising his keen observation of lovers trees and fruit. It notes prominent January magazines McClure’s Success Lipincott and celebrates new works by W J Carney Chauncey Thomas and John Luther Long including a new Lipincott novel Naughty Nan.
A mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her son's life. She describes severe breathing difficulty, rapid dosing every ten minutes, vomiting, and pulling phlegm from his mouth before recovery. The druggist sellers are Wagley & Smead.
The Newton community confronts a major water problem and urges careful study and a permanent, ample remedy. Residents emphasize avoiding snap judgments and seeking the best long term solution.
An article lauds Iowa for securing two cabinet posts under President Roosevelt with Governor Leslie M. Shawn named Secretary of the Treasury to replace Lyman M. Gage. It highlights Iowa leaders Henderson, Allison, Roberts, Kasson, Shaw, and Wilson in powerful positions, stating Iowa effectively governs national affairs alongside the president.
Visiting cards advertised with new styles and bulk pricing. 25 plain for 20 cents, 25 printed for 35 cents, 50 plain for 35 cents, 50 printed for 60 cents. Subscribe for the Record.
A historical advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure for child malnutrition and weak health. It claims the product strengthens children, improves appetite, sleep, and play, and features a Scott & Bowne trademark. The copy urges readers to request a free sample and purchase from druggists nationwide.
A Cascade Iowa druggist Mr J H Weber notes the sale pattern for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Talbots, praising their repeated use and urging readers to try them for dullness after meals bad taste bilious appetite and constipation. Wagley and Smead druggists distribute the remedy.
At my farm two miles south of Newton on Tuesday January 7 auction begins at ten o clock. Forty four head of stock including six work horses two yearling colts and thirty four cattle with six milch cows ten two year old heifers six yearling steers eleven calves one registered Short Horn bull. Grain and fodder include twenty tons tame hay two straw stacks acres fodder in field one thousand bushes of corn in crib two hundred bushels of oats seventy five bushels of wheat one bushel of scea corn farming implements include eleven mower one riding stirring plow one walking plow one corn planter one riding and one walking corn plow one harrows one disk harrow two wagons new one spring wagon one new top buggy one set new buggy harness three sets of heavy harness one hundred fence posts one milk tank and cans others too numerous to mention. Terms twelve months time without interest if paid when due else per cent interest from date notes of approved security four per cent off for cash nine point zero zero under cash in hand. Free Lunch at Noon. WM BYNON F A McMurray Auctioneer td Finch Clerk.
The publication offers a limited time bargain combining with the paper The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions plus the home paper for a total of four issues at 1.50 per year. It promotes these West well known publications as practical farming aids and invites readers to inspect sample copies at the office.
An old advertisement extols Perry Davis Pain Killer as the sole remedy for strained muscles and sore backs from household tasks and shop injuries, claiming it averts the worst consequences of accidents. The copy emphasizes its uniqueness and effectiveness for family aches and bruises.
An April paper notes a medicine titled Mystic Care claimed to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in three days with strong system effects after the first dose. Sold by Arthur L. Kennedy, druggist, Newton. The notice also offers a poultry paper subscription: Record and the Poultry News from Lincoln Nebraska for $1.10 for one year.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered lumbago for over a year before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports complete relief after trying it, whereas all other remedies failed. Sold by Wagley and Smead druggists.
A Jamaica merchant lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his daughter's severe cold and chest pains that eased in two days, claiming it warded off pneumonia and praising seven years of use with no failure. sold by Wagley.
Announcement of reduced annual clubbing rates for the RecORD with payment one year ahead. Lists several newspapers and magazines such as Kansas City Star Wallace's Farmer Daily News Des Moines and others with their discounted yearly prices. Encourages readers to compare rates and subscribe to any paper or magazine via the RecORD.
A fragment ad item notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise one day cold cure with no cure no pay. It cites ex postmaster T F Anthony of Promise City Iowa praising Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and Arthur L Kennedy Newton druggist selling it. Rocky Mountain Tea warning and Rev J M Yingling praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy. Wagley Smead druggists listed.
An old notion of drastic purgatives is rejected by an ad for Dr King's New Life Pills. The product is promoted as harmless and capable of purging poisonous matter, cleansing the system, and curing constipation and sick headache. Available for 25 cents at Westbrook & Geis's drug store. Also offers wood and posts for sale by E C Ogg at 2214.
A hustler could profit by promoting stock in the Tex La Oil and Refiring Company of Houston Texas which is chartered for boring transportation and marketing of oil. The firm lists five wells on Spindle Top and holdings at Sour Lake Saratoga Damon Mound and High Island plus other oil territory. Write secretary R H McCormick 110 Main street Houston Tex for full particulars.
Arc-ORD showcases fine equipped facility for top quality commercial printing and tasteful programs invitations and all printing needs. The Record highlights six months of strong output and invites business customers to compare pricing with rivals in the region.
An old time ad urges poor sufferers with lung coughs to avoid costly exile for climate cures. It claims Dr King’s New Discovery can cure coughs colds throat and lung diseases at home with quick relief and astonishing cures from persistent use. Trial bottles free at Westbrook Geise’s. Prices 50c and 1.00. Each bottle guaranteed.
The through tourist car for California runs every Thursday via the Chicago Great Western Railway and Santa Fe Route to Los Angeles. New wide vestibuled Pullman tourist cars are provided and personally conducted west of Kansas City. For rates and berth reservations, contact J P Elmer, G P A, Chicago.
An ad promotes Boschee’s German Syrup as a universal cure for severe lung trouble, claiming it heals tissues, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep. It touts Dr G G Green’s remedies at Wagley Smead and urges getting Green’s almanac. Also mentions New Great South American Kidney Cure and a six hour kidney relief remedy by A L Kennedy Newton Iowa.
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