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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
2
The piece urges prompt presidential action to protect American interests amid Chinese troubles. It stresses immediate Nicaragua canal construction and the expansion of the navy as essential for peace, commerce, and world power, arguing the United States holds unassailable standing and must pursue strong ties with other powers.
Taxpayers across Iowa express concern for Minister Conger and his family, praising Conger as one of the state's ablest men and urging return of safety as he serves abroad.
Congressman Lane from Iowa's Second District will not seek another term due to pressing personal business obligations. His departure opens a seat in a key congressional region and prompts party strategists to plan a replacement and campaign approach for the forthcoming election cycle.
The Poweshiek county Republican convention met last week and reported an unusually good outlook for the fall campaign. W G Ray, noted for his success as chairman of the county central committee, was re elected to lead the party.
The Des Moines gathering promises a lively meeting with close contests for nominations. Candidates remain confident as they prepare for the August 1 convention.
The piece labels Pree Silver 16 to 1 as a recurring Democratic battle cry. It accuses old-time Democrats of clinging to honest currency and urges them to vote as in 9. It claims the Pops have swallowed and digested the Democratic party.
The United States silk exhibit was awarded the gold medal at the Paris World's Fair, a surprise to Paris as American silk manufacturers triumphed over French weaves in the showcase of their industry.
The free silver Republicans recount a harsh reception at Kansas City where their candidate Towne was rejected by the Demo-pops. David B. Hill, previously routed at Chicago, could have nabbed the vice presidency but did not pursue it. Stevenson, aligned with a 16 to 1 free silver platform, replaces Towne as Bryan's pick to keep conservatives in line.
The Rec ord urges Republican voters to support all county ticket candidates and treats them fairly. It declares no apology for its stance, endorses McKinley and Roosevelt, and argues that promises of 1896 were kept while attacking opposition. It promotes expansion through trade and stable governance for new territories.
On July 9, 17 and August 1, 1900 the Iowa Centrally will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah and to points in South Dakota and Wyoming at the low rate of one fare plus two dollars tickets good to return until October 41st The Iowa Central is the best line passing through interesting territory Ask ticket agents for full particulars or address Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Ia
An old advertisement extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a nature made warming poultice for the heart of mankind. It promises a product labeled 35c and urges readers to ask their druggist for it.
A letter from C F Myers of Goshen Indiana to Genesee Pure Food Co. extols Grain-O as a superior solid grain beverage for health and children's wealth urging others to use it. Also included are brief ads for rheumatism cures, homeseekers excursions, English Spavin Liniment, and a Newton Iowa cottage for sale.
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