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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1896

Page

7

Sale inducements to cut stock with price reductions

A terse notice states incentives to reduce inventory through lower prices as the supplier aims to clear stock. The brief implies rapid action and discounting to move goods.

Notice on Discounts for Ladies Wear and Shawls

Inducements offered on lace curtains and muslin underwear Shawls and all ladies hoods fascinators and drawers at 25 percent off despite current higher material prices. Heavy random underwear also discounted.

Newton and Vicinity Notes From Jasper County

Newton and vicinity report officials elected and residents traveling for business. Miss Emma Hanson left for Chicago. Wells McMurray sent horses to St Louis. N A Wells shipped horses to Boston. E C Ogg attended to Colfax Springs business. Many locals ill or recovering, others visit Davenport and Des Moines. The Jasper County Teachers meet February 1 at Colfax. Several civic notices include road, church, school, and social event details.

Wheeler Emma Hanson Chicago Wells & McMurray St Louis N. A. Wells Boston E.C. Ogg, Esq Ike Corbet Des Moines Newton Fred Reeves Rock Island Depot W.G. Martin Iowa Central Jasper County Teachers' Association Colfax Perry Engle Della Bisom O' Brien County Levi Richardson Buena Vista Township Little Fay

One of Burney's Spells

A Times reader chides Burney for praising Iowa in florid terms while insisting the state be described plainly in English. The critic questions the ornamented prose and urges straightforward wording.

Burney

Coal Wanted on Subscription for Ten Cents Per Bushel

A historical notice offers to take coal on subscription and pay ten cents per bushel. It states payment terms and solicits coal suppliers to enroll.

Coal

Room for rent suitable for sewing or living

Large room available for sewing or rooming inquire of Mrs Eva Fay Johnson for details and access arrangements.

Eva Fay Johnson

Jasper County Medical Society Meeting Program 1806

Jasper County Medical Society gathers at the court house on Tuesday January 21 at 10:00 am with a program including Newton on Compound Fractures and Kellogg on Purpura Hemorrhagical Abscess of Brain Then Colfax reports Icterus and a case banquet at Churchill at 7:50 pm Toast Master Dr R C Hoffman Brown Engle The Scalpel and the Pen and The Doctor and the Clergy referenced in the program notes.

Jasper County Medical Society Kellogg J. T. Hendershot Monroe Dre L. C.S. Turner Colfax Churchill, Post Prandicum R. C. Hoffman Oskaloosa Jasper Co Med Oh. Dar Alf. Brown J. Engle Ralph Robinson Doctor

Angels Beckoned Her Away

Obituary poem on the death of Mrs. Dolly Agnew narrates angels calling her to the afterlife. It notes her final smile and peaceful expression as her body rests in a forest mound, with imagery of sunset, trees, and a journey to a blessed land beyond this world.

Dolly Agnew Zepyrs Earth

Bossuet of Iowa to Lecture in Newton on Lost Confessional

Rev. Father Nugent L. L. D. of Des Moines will address St. John's Parish young people at Newton's opera house on January 2 talks on The Lost Confessional. He is praised as a clear speaker with wit and scientific insight. Proceeds benefit the new St. John's Cathedral Parish church building fund. Admission 50 cents.

Father Nugent L Newton St. John's Cathedral

Record rates for year subscription

A reader notes pricing options with a larger Record Part One and a smaller Part Two. The ad contrasts costs: a year for 12 pages at $1.50 versus the full Record twelve months for $1.00, highlighting cheaper option.

Money Savers and Local Ads Card

Money Savers advertisement notes good houses for rent and inquiries for cabinet purchases. Contains offers from AXTELL & Cox and Pardoe's cabinets, plus Best Insurance by A. J. Wright. Compact classifieds reflect early 20th century local routine listing services and goods for sale or rent.

Axtell & Cox Pardoe Best Insurance A. J. Wright

Wood Sawing and Corn Shelling Service Ad

Tom offers wood sawing and corn shelling across the county with six years of experience. Good work guaranteed. Contact Newton or Baxter, Iowa. EF N. Lavalleur.

Tom Newton Baxter Iowa

Horses Wanted for Sale at Livery Barn

Advertises cash for marketable horses. Sellers urged to call or bring horses to Wilson & Harvey Livery Barn in Newton Iowa for sale consideration.

Wilson & Harvey

For Sale Building Lot Enquiries Baum and Cavell

Classified notice offering a choice building lot for sale with inquiries directed to Baum and Cavell at 2312 The advertise line mentions REC ORD one year for $1 and asks readers to tell neighbors about the deal.

Baum & Cavell Rec.ord

Local notices and personal items from Newton area

Ill resident Myran McVey remains ill with consumption at Jacob Reood's near Murphy while Miss Lada Egger of Casey visits Newton. Plans for travel to Los Angeles include Mr and Mrs W W Skiff and family. A newborn son to Elmer and Ida Siddons. Evangelist White holds meetings. Pearl Hard's fifteenth birthday celebrated. Town warns against fake arm sores scams. creamery pays 16 cents for cream. Editor denies kissing babies. Tama Jim's family camped near Skunk River.

Lada Egger Casey Newton 3D Grant VV. W. Skiff Blanche Mae Campbell Los Angeles California Elmer F. Siddons

Ladies Chicken Pie Sociable at Mrs Brunner’s Home

The Christian church ladies announce a Chicken Pie Sociable at the home of Mrs J G Brunner tomorrow evening, Saturday January 15, starting at 5 o'clock and lasting until all are fed. The menu includes pie and many good offerings, with supper priced at 25 cents. The ladies urge community support for their charitable enterprise.

The Christian Church J.G. Brunner

Man Injured by Falling Willow in Masaka

Charles Tait suffered an ankle injury when a willow fell during cutting work on a road in Masaka. The incident occurred near 2512 Hougeh's, amid poor road conditions. He was temporarily laid up for a few days as a result.

Charles Tait

MOUND PRAIRIE AREA REPORTS AND VISITS

Ben Meade returned home in Ned Oul last Sunday after visiting with his mother. Numerous local residents and visitors attended church and social events, including a leap year dance at Grant Hickman’s. Lectures by Prof Dr J Pee featured at Bear Grove schoolhouse, while farm sales and cattle feeding activity were noted around Metz and Washington township.

Ben Meade Ned Oul Thos.Campbell Botna Iowa Lillie Daniels George Roberts John Rorabaugh Washington Township Wir.o'neil Mary Gooden Oliver Wilson Gooden Calhoun County Ross R. N. Stewart Grant Hickman White George McCullough Hall Andrew Wilsons Chas. Aikin Green Castle J. Pee Bear Grove School House Stewart McCullough Jas. Downing Monroe Myrtle Ey Bessie Dales

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