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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
3
In a Tar discussion two men joke about a boy who left the car at a cross street. They argue over whether a child should be brilliant or merely plain. A friend remarks how much the boy resembles his father, prompting a wry exchange on mothers and upbringing.
A physician offers vast generosity enabling thousands with nerve, brain, heart, liver, or stomach ailments to receive Dr Miles Personal Treatment free of charge and to test its curative properties. Testimonials cite cures of seemingly incurable cases and praise from clergy, businessmen, and editors. Public notices announce examinations and free samples during specific dates and locations, plus other health product ads and a railway homeseekers ticket promotion.
Notice warns all creditors to call on the trustee Dated Newton Iowa May 9 1900 and to settle in cash or risk placement with a collector The notice is issued by M Raysurn trustee of the state of W J Warham bankrupt Also includes unrelated promotional snippets about The Horse Book publisher Wilmer Atkinson Co and local ads for flour groceries and livestock services
While imprisoned by Filipinos, Lieutenant Gilmore and his men received aid from a Spanish general who funded shoes and clothing. Gilmore later arranged a loan repayment gift, and American naval officers raised funds to buy a silver token engraved with the tale. The general was invited to a reception aboard the flagship where the fleet thanked him.
The Wall Street multi millionaire James R Keene is famed for loyalty to friends. He aided an elderly associate who lost all in a distant venture by providing funds to endure the Klondike chase. Two years later the prospector is near treasure, with money owed to Keene and others still hoped to return.
An actor explains he avoids coastal towns because the prominent lighthouses disrupt his focus and calm during work. He notes the lights and sea scenery can be distracting.
W M Guessford and others petition for a highway starting at the northwest corner of section 23 in township 18 west range 5 north in Jasper county. Road to run south about a mile to the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 26, width 40 feet. Commissioner favors establishment. Objections or damages must be filed with the Auditor by noon July 12, 1900. Joe Hrn, County Auditor.
The notice advertises five papers The Homestead The Poultry Farmer The Farmers Institute The Mutual Insurance Journal and The Newton Record available as a full year for 81.50. Sample copies are offered at the office and customers are urged to subscribe now. Also advertised are shingles from Jasper & Sone and visiting camp styles with low prices on plain and printed papers at the RECORD office.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve for quick relief from cuts sprains and bruises and as a cure for chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a 25 cent price. Sold by W C Foster druggist and agents earn $15 weekly while a Terre Haute Indiana firm seeks hustlers.
Our readers are offered The Iowa Homestead, Farmers Institute editions, Poultry Farmer, Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal, and our paper for 1.50 per year. Also ads for sale bills, Homeseekers Route, and a public sale listing: June 1 auction of horses cattle and hogs led by Geo Batty and D J Roars.
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