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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
4
The notice speaks honestly about customer questions and the ad conceding dissatisfaction. It notes business is good overall but tensions about being suit and internal concerns color the message. The writer asks readers to understand the company’s predicament and to consider their position regarding ongoing operations.
A local store outlines aggressive price reductions on wash goods, noting initial hesitation but deciding to advance steep cuts. The plan emphasizes quick turnover and reselling at the new lower prices to attract buyers.
SULLY born to H. Terlouw and wife on July 17. A H Howell moved to town from his arm near Lynnville. Arouth injures early corn locally. late corn damaged, cropping short by about a third. Macy Bros. & Gove shipped seven cars of stock to Chicago. W S Gove, Henry Wells and T Wisgerhot followed with a larger load. Macy Brothers elevator at Lynnville caught fire but was subdued. likely sparked by a freight engine. Arthur Boat, seven, injured when wagon wheel ran over his right arm near the elbow. also bumped his head but survived. Ledger man returned from Des Moines, enjoyed mineral waters and greetings with friends. Dr. and Mrs. Werrick leave Colfax for Des Moines to run a drug business at 1555 East Grand Ave. Eleanor Hawk returns from Newton with grandchildren Jessie and Cecil. Episcopal services paused for July and August except Communion Sunday in August. Colfax Electric Light and Power Co. considers all-day current if local businesses install electric fans to justify the cost.
Post office Inspector Stewart of Iowa City was in Colfax on Monday as part of a government affairs inquiry in his first Colfax trip in over two years. Howard Shissler from Arcadia arrived last Monday for a three day visit with his parents, and Judge John R. Scott of Brooklyn stopped by on Wednesday.
The item notes T J Loar is ill while a runaway near Galesburg involved George Jarnagin instead of Philip. Mrs Lulu Long improves after last Saturday. Livingston & Hendershot shipped six carloads of stock to Chicago, four hogs and two cattle, price for hogs not stated. Matt Williams was injured by a unruly horse breaking a rib, Dr Shrader attended. The Osceola shoot silver cup trophy by Geo F Marshall was exhibited at Custer Wright & Co. and elsewhere.
Reports include deaths in Des Moines of Ettie Stotts and family ties to Cam eron Missouri, bank building plastering progress, local illnesses and recoveries, marriages and invitations for E L Pringle and Nelle Day, and travel plans for Oklahoma lands. Real estate solicitations by George H Warner tout bargains near Newton, with exchanges and properties across Jasper County and beyond.
Baxter W C Bair and wife of Newton visited relatives in town last Sunday. Miss Lena Burney of Collins is guests of Wadena Haziett this week and plans to visit Newton before returning. H H Maggard Milton Mowry John Sherrard James Trussel W C Weeks and A C Meyer sailed for El Reno Oklahoma last Tuesday in search of oil opportunities. The commissary is run by Milt Mowry and Maggard leads the unit. We hope the boys strike it rich.
Lynnville reports the telephone crew erecting wires while Ira Wingfield expands his home. P D Wagaman battles malaria fever as Morris White’s baby recovers from illness. Carpenters repair depot and platform. City calaboose tow cage arrives. Clint Butler heads to Oklahoma at week’s end. Whitlock family illness worsens. Macy and Gove ship ten loads.
G H VanHouten secretary reports the state fair will exceed past years with an improved water closet system many lawn seats free cattle pavilion comfortable grounds and expanded camp areas. Hors es entered for races and large prizes expected draw more attendees. Stock departments and expositions fill space to capacity with top amusements and fireworks. Also includes promotional ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and druggists. The Hub Grocery advertises the one coolest race in town as fruit headquarters.
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