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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
3
On June 3rd entries close for the Newton field day hosted by the People’s Guild. Local talent will compete in bicycle races and running events, with prizes from merchants and a 25 cent admission. The program includes 1 mile bicycle handicap and various sprints and field events. After events, Newton Junior baseball faces Baxter in a 2 pm game.
Louis Christiansen a 48 year old Norwegian farm laborer was struck by the Fast Mail four miles west of town on Monday forenoon. He suffered a fractured right leg and was taken to Newton by Metz section men with Doctor Smead treating him at the jail. He had been in Newton since Saturday morning and aimed to reach Des Moines for hospital care due to sickness and lack of funds.
Lewis Snodgrass 17 from Mrs. Alex Snodgrass and companions Rollie Kroh Sherman Munn rode to Decoration services when Lewis fell as his horse slipped at the turn. He was unconscious before being rushed to Van Sanders’ home. Dr Smead noted a left shoulder fracture with no other serious injuries.
Private H S Howard reports from Jacksonville Florida where the 50th Iowa Vol Inf camps after rail voyage through Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Georgia. He notes warm weather near July Iowa-like heat, river swimming near St Johns, and four regiments in town including Iowa. He mentions promotions and the Fifty third Iowa regiment as first under the president's second call. He cites Dewey's victory at Manila and pension issuance for Maine victims.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a new cure sold by Kennedy the druggist Newton Iowa. The ad promises prompt relief for pain retention and backache available in 38 cents price point. A second item from Fairhaven New York reports Chamberlain Pain Balm quickly easing rheumatism and aiding sleep after a single application. Wagley Smead sell 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The reading lists show multiple periodicals with annual sale prices such as Samantha at Saratoga at 2.50, Samantha Among the Brethren at 2.50, Farm and Fireside at a bargain yearly, Woman's Home Companion at 1.00, Weekly Capital at a discount, and The RECORD at 1.00, totaling 8.00 regular price.
The RECORD promotes a subscription deal offering six issues for two dollars. The text markets the offer as the best ever and emphasizes value for readers. The tone is promotional and aimed at boosting readership.
Piles and itching claim cure with Williams Indian Pile Ointment. Advertises instant relief, poultice action, and tumor absorption for private areas. Boxes sold by mail for 50 cents and $1.00. Williams Mfg. Co. Cleveland, Ohio. authorized sellers Foster & Callison. Good printing praised by RECORD.
The notice advertises Sweet Fern as the finest perfume with agents 4013 Thompson & Co and East Side Yellow Front Druggists, describing Wind Storm Insurance Wright & Lufkin at 3816.
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