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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
4
The Record covers Jasper County news and a Washington correspondence detailing congress life, with praise for the paper’s county correspondence, a Newton sonnet, and editor Ralph Robinson. It discusses McKinley sentiment, Allison as a presidential prospect, and mentions upcoming primaries and potential renomination battles across districts.
The Midland Monthly, once challenged by eastern powerhouses like Century, Harpers, and Cosmopolitan, now stands as a successful Des Moines venture. Its ascent relied on Western support and a foundation of public favor across the Middle West, proving rivals wrong.
The Midland New Era marks its second volume with a bright, ad rich February issue praised for its prairie character and Western literature focus. Jubilant notes celebrate Brother Brower of Baxter New Era and preview upcoming Sunday School events coordinated by Jasper County leaders with Mr Stevenson visiting various towns.
About twenty car loads shipped from Ri in Prairie City Wisconsin show excellent quality. Conductor on the Newton line mingles with travelers. Seth Macy of Mound Prairie, Republican farmer, visited RECORD to request Republican literature for the year. Miss Mabel Templeton of Onawa Iowa visits Aunt Mrs A Long. E C Ogg handled legal business in Kellogg. Jasper & Sons enlarge lumber sheds. Shafer, Henry, and Terry Woods from Washington twp near Mitchellville in town. Frank Hiskey from Boulder Colorado stayed with Mrs John Scharf then visited Monroe.
Residents recall Elder T. B L s birthday at his Grinnell home with gifts and good wishes. Sarah Blanton visits Newton friends before returning to California via Birch Tree and Riverside, while new moves and family ties unfold nearby. Social announcements, a church revival invitation, and local ads populate the page with community life details.
Dennis and Agar ship hogs to Chicago while a number of Newton residents attend lectures and visit relatives. Mr. Lukins moves to Oklahoma to live with his son, Annie Burkenholtz visits Monroe relatives, and Bert Fenner sells corn to Sherman at a favorable price. A gathering at HS Hall features music, gifts, and an extended farewell as the Hall family heads to Missouri. Local farm and market items include Kilduff preparing horses for the southern market and ongoing grip illness affecting communities. Westbrook ad copy promotes Pillsbury flour and warns against underpriced “Cheap John” work.
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