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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
2
A collage of notes on Jeffersonian quotes and expansionist policy, Yankee actions in San Juan Cuba, population census results, Spanish troops evacuation counts, and looming shifts in U S political and defense leadership. Also reports on trade growth, agricultural exports, and Democratic party dynamics in Iowa amid war and currency debates.
Charles Settles of Burr Oak Michigan writes to the Chicago Record arguing that massive hog losses in Indiana reach five million dollars due to a cholera disease he labels typhoid-like. He claims corn-only feeding of hogs causes the illness, notes its confinement to corn-producing states, and criticizes veterinarians and Dr. Salmon for lacking remedies.
Congressman Lacey and his daughter Miss Bernice have returned to Washington from a Cuba and Porto Rico tour. In an interview with Smth D Fry he describes steep tobacco fields with farmers perched on slopes planting with one hand and questions soil erosion, notes curiously lean hogs due to feed shortages and praises cattle resembling Jerseys with large horns. He mentions Porto Rico beef must be eaten the day of slaughter and cites about 5 percent cattle taxation.
The passage discusses expectations of early annexation and open trade, noting the island’s adoption of Roman law within the Spanish system and the long road to self-government. Also promotes Beggs' hair restorer and Beggs' German Salve with testimonials and cautions, along with prescriptions from G A Van Hall. The Record Law Book subscription offer and local meat market ad wrap the item.
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