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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
4
The Newton Record lists subscription rates at 1.00 per year in advance or 1.50 per year if paid late. Editor is Momer Galloway with Rodgers as News Editor.
The piece condemns the Illinois legislature for passing what it calls vicious bills. It argues the Democratic and Republican parties alike backed the measures, with some honest dissenters, and urges the Republican machine to be punished for betraying the people's trust.
A Des Moines Leader letter discusses German tariff shifts as a response to the Dingley bill. It argues Western farmers lose price support due to closed foreign markets and praises McKinley era reciprocity that allowed American beef and pork into Germany. It urges the Leader to support an American policy, even if Republican.
Secretary Gage told Cincinnati businessmen that the administration will carry out the people’s November mandate to finance the government on an economical basis and to restore prosperity through protection. He emphasized the party’s pledge to establish sound currency and enduring finances, with McKinley approving.
Chicago residents rally at Central Music Hall to protest an allegedly bought legislature and corporate influence from street railways and gas firms. Major papers support the people except the Inter Ocean, which reportedly omits mass meeting coverage in its Monday issue.
A county newspaper defends its independence and appeal to farmers against a rival publication. The Record boasts it will grow its reader base by enlarging subscriptions among country readers and asserts it serves the honest farming community without external influence.
The Newton RECORD reports a clubbing deal with the Homestead. Republican papers in the county accuse the RECORD of backing a democratic sheet. The tirade is denounced as petty and unworthy of principled men.
The Des Moines Capital editorial praises The Homestead for its monthly sixteen page Institute Edition free of ads. Farmers write the content with no gender discrimination. The current issue features Borrowing Among Farmers with illustrations and other practical home topics, all well executed by The Homestead editors.
Hon. George E. Roberts notes the call for the state convention and argues farm prices show gains over a year ago. He points to higher cattle hogs wool cotton wheat and other farm products, contrasting with the party's stance and urging confidence in better times ahead. He contends current leaders misread price trends.
The piece recounts the creation of the US bank in 1791 with an $8 million capital, government stock, and foreign investment, then its 1811 charter lapse. It traces the surge of state banks, the 1817 reopening of the second US bank, later crises, and political veto battles including Jackson’s 1832 veto, reflecting the clash between national finance and state interests.
A compact rural notice offering pasture for horses and cattle with running water and shade located 33 miles southwest of Newton. Advertisement mentions A Dunnick and rental opportunities at 4412 House for Rent. Fugard & Brown advertise money to loan at 6 percent on farm security with farm security listed.
GEMS FROM LACEYS ADDRESS recounts a vivid Civil War vignette on a march to Grant's tomb and a Vicksburg trench serenade by Jules and Frank Lombard of Chicago. Their singing eased shelling, bridged blue and gray, and evoked longing for home as Adams faced taunts after Bull Run.
The passage laments Civil War losses and celebrates civilian courage. It honors mothers sisters and wives who supported troops, recalls Bull Run to Appomattox, and notes graves at national cemeteries. It honors reconciliation at Appomattox and mourns fallen comrades while invoking poetry.
Burns advertises oatmeal per package and Flint plaster by Jasper and Sons as top quality. A notice promises early vegetables of all kinds available tomorrow at Burns.
Advertisement notes a bottle of Shilohs Cure for a cough possibly leading to consumption. Sold by Wagley and Smead. Also a notice requesting return of cream jars as empties, signed by W McCottons. Found at the northwest corner of a square near Blackledge and Son's.
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