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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
2
The newly inaugurated executive, Cummins, marked a formal start to his term with imposing ceremonies last Thursday. Public sentiment shows little support for raising congressional salaries, even as Washington life appears extravagant.
The final state paper of Gov. Shaw, soon to be secretary of the treasury, was delivered last week as his message was read to a joint session of the house and senate. He will assume his new duties on February 1st.
The Des Moines Register argues Iowa residents enjoy greater general prosperity than others because they live on the best farms on earth. The piece connects wealth to fertile land and productive agriculture, highlighting the state’s favorable farm conditions and enduring rural economy as keys to prosperity.
Robert Blizzard of Jasper County will serve as a doorkeeper in the Des Moines House of Representatives. The Des Moines Capital notes that when the chamber heats up Mr Blizzard will be the man to oversee ventilation.
Senator Platt abandons retirement plan and runs for another term amid speculation he aims to prove to William Allen White he remains a political force.
Commencing Tuesday October 10 and each Tuesday thereafter the Iowa Central Railway runs a Pullman Tourist sleeping car from Minneapolis to Los Angeles via Kansas City and the Santa Fe route. Four days en route with special low round trip tourist tickets. For times, rates, and booklets call Iowa Central ticket agents or write Gee S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown. Subscribe for the Recorp.
An old medicine advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a balance for weight. It claims overwork and under digestion cause thinness, urges activity plus oil intake, and offers a free sample with a genuine picture on the bottle. It directs readers to Scott & Bowne in New York.
A hustler can earn big money selling stock for the Tex La Oil and Refining Company of Houston. It is chartered for oil exploration, transport, and marketing, with five wells planned on Spindle Top and holdings across Sour Lake, Sara toa, Damon Mound, and High Island. Secretary R H McCormick invites inquiries for full particulars. Also listed: real estate near Newton and a debating club question on Lincoln versus Washington.
A testimonial from Joel Demont of Tawood Iowa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving his ill son. He details rapid administration every ten minutes, the child choking with mucus, and his belief the medicine prevented death. Sold by Wagley & Smead in Goodwin and Tawood.
A Deep Mystery. Women suffer from backache, headaches, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, fainting and muzzy spells while thousands prove Electric Bitters cure these troubles. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa says kidney trouble and a lame back kept her from dressing, but Electric Bitters cured her and she can now do housework. Overcomes constipation, improves appetite, restores health. Only 50 cents at Westbrook and Geise's drug store.
Win Martin announces he leaves the hog business entirely and will devote his time to purchasing rags rubber bones iron brass copper zinc lead and similar scrap. Goods to be weighed at Bergman Bros. and McKinley. Notify by post and he will call for the goods.
An old advertisement notes that persistent cough with chest discomfort may signal illness. It promotes Allen's Lung Balsam as a remedy to loosen mucus, heal inflamed air passages, and ease coughing without opium, urging subscription for the ftaecorp.
Real estate for sale advertised on favorable terms in the REcoRD. English Spavin Tannment claims to remove all lumps blemishes in horses and saves money per bottle. Sold by Kennedy, a Newton, Iowa druggist. Also warns that Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is not sold in bulk by peddlers and is tied to the Madison Medicine Co. Big Store.
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Pain Killer as the sole remedy for sore strained muscles and backs. It emphasizes that accidents happen, mothers strain themselves, and children bruise, yet relief is promised only by Perry Davis Pain Killer.
Advertisements describe a "Mystic Cure" that supposedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in three days with first-dose benefits. Also promotes travel by a Chicago Great Western and Santa Fe Route with new Pullman cars to Los Angeles. Includes rates and berths contact via J P Elmer.
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