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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
Experiments reported by the British Physical Society used a micrometric screw and lever system to detect diaphragm motion in a telephone receiver. By applying a galvanometer circuit, they measured sub micrometric movements caused by spoken words, finding 40 millionths of an inch for uncomfortable, 2 millionths for comfortable, and 15 billionths for barely audible sounds.
A discharged newspaper employee, penniless and ragged, devises a ruse to gain backmoney by satirically damaging a railroad car seat. He sits on a protruding nail after driving it into the seat, deceives a conductor, and secures a $20 settlement for a ruined outfit worth $1.50. He later repeats the tale as a cautionary fable for youth.
In Newton Iowa the former postmaster Anthony endorses Mystic Cure for rheumatism after two doses. Arthur L Kennedy, a Newton druggist, sells it along with dollar flour at Winn & Kennedy's. The ad also features Rocky Mountain Tea and a horse book by Judge Biggle with Mt. Vernon stable plans.
A critique of tipping habits notes five million dollars spent on tips this year by travelers. The piece argues tips are grudgingly paid amid modern petty blackmail and compares refusing tips to Jonah’s solitude, while acknowledging the inevitability of being asked for gratuities in travel.
A north Omaha Sunday School superintendent reviews lessons and asks for questions. After a thorough teaching last Sunday a junior boy asked if they would have a vicvic this summer, reflecting local school life in the Omaha World-Herald report.
A physician offers free tests and treatment of Dr Miles Personal Treatment for nerve brain heart liver and stomach diseases. Hundreds testify to cures after multiple doctors failed. Editorial praise by Rev Wm Bell supports Dr Miles expertise. Send for examination blank and free treatment offer now.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a drug sold by A. L. Kennedy, a Newton Iowa druggist. The remedy claims prompt relief of bladder, kidney, and back pain and immediate relief from water retention in both men and women.
The Homestead The Poultry Farmer The Farmers Institute The Mutual Insurance Journal The Newton RECORD offer a full year subscription for 1 50. Sample copies available at the office. Also Jasper and Sons advertise wood carpets shingles and visiting cards with low prices. A Bucklen Amica Salve ad promises quick relief for cuts sprains and bruises at 25 cents through W O Foster.
Important to Mothers advises careful inspection of every bottle labeled CASTORIA to ensure it is a safe remedy for infants and children and that it meets standard quality expectations. The notice emphasizes vigilance in selecting trusted products for young ones.
An old ad lists Dr E Detchons Anti Diuretic claimed to help bedwetting in children, sold by A L Kennedy. It also advertises Japan Tea at 35 cents a pound, asks for job printing services with a $15 weekly salary, and promotes clubbing rates for The Record with many newspapers and magazines, urging subscriptions and sales agents.
All farmers are urged to subscribe to a five for one year club including The Iowa Homestead Farmers Institute editions The Poultry Farmer and The Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal plus local news from RECORD. It touts Homestead as Wests top agricultural paper Poultry Farmer as practical for farmers and Mutual Insurance Journal for cooperative advocacy.Sale bills printed at RECORD.
The Iowa Central Railway is advertised as the direct line for home seekers excursion tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to western northern southwestern and southeastern points. Fare is one fare plus two dollars for round trip, covering Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries directed to Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for sale dates sale limits and other details.
A brisk ad proclaims a one day cure for colds using Laxatine Brom Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and notes EK W. Groove's signature on each box, price 25 cents.
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