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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
2
A wide array of economic notes highlights American industry thriving in 1898. Reports show locomotive and steel rail production for foreign railways, rising gold reserves, expanding currency, and growing Pacific island holdings. Observations mix humor and concern about debt, politics, and the year 1899.
The piece touts a year opening with strong bank clearances, rising iron production, and a growing U S credit position. New York surpasses London in trade activity, signaling a shift of financial weight to the United States as officials note broad prosperity and a return from hard times. It cites Mint Director George J Roberts on farm and industry improvements and cautions against speculative real estate gains under McKinley era policies.
Claussen meat market advertises fresh and salt meats with paper subscriptions including The Homestead and six papers for a year at 1.50. Also promotes Beggs hair products and Beggs German Salve with testimonials from G A Van Hall and Thompson Co. Local ad line lists Perry Nut and Centerville Block, C H Jasper & Co with phone 76 and low market prices.
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