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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
6
A fragment shows a Jasper County Republican convention note with a candidate reference, followed by ads for a sale at Hub Grocery. It also includes health claims for kidney disease cures and Baby rest remedies, with testimonials and prices, typical of early 20th century ads.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces summer excursion tickets at low rates for meetings including the Annual Convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor in Detroit July 5 to 10, the National Educational Association meeting in Los Angeles July 11 to 14, and the National Y.M.C.A. convention in Richmond July 13. One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, with further meetings to be announced. For details contact Maple Leaf Route agents or F H Lord, 113 Adams St Chicago. Also includes an Iowa reader testimonial for Globe Hair Restorative with price 2.00 and distributor Wagley & Smead.
Passenger train schedules and routes for east and west bounds, including Monroe Newton Des Moines Valley and Grinnell divisions. Details list daily and exclusive Sunday or Monday operations, station times, and branch notes with named stops such as Newton Monroe Fairmount Baxter and Grinnell.
Public interest grows as Omaha opens July 1 for the Greater American exposition featuring insular lands from Spain's former territories. Hawaiian dance, native villages, and life in Cuba Puerto Rico and Hawaii will be shown with domestic routines, foods, and amusements.
Exposition planners face Otis objections to moving Philippine natives for the village exhibit. President’s order allows limited removal and promises expansion. The Greater America Midway will feature Philippine life, culture, and products, while Schley Day marks the anniversary of Cervera’s fleet destruction with Admiral Schley expected to attend and lead celebrations in Omaha.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a round trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles at 86.25 with tickets on sale June 2 to July 8 and return by September 1. A tourist sleeping car will run through to Los Angeles via Kansas City on trains leaving Des Moines June 26 to 28 and the 6th next month at 745 p.m. The North Pacific Coast return option requires a small extra payment. Contact Maple Leaf Route agents or F H Lord at 183 Adams Street Chicago for details.
The ordinance requires trees along sidewalks be trimmed to 12 feet above ground. If ignored within 10 days, the street commissioner will trim them and the cost charged to property owners. City Marshal T. R. Phillips signs the notice. Also, a piano for rent is advertised by Meredith & Ogg, with Mrs. William Adamson listed for inquiries and a 5 percent optional payments rate.
An advertising segment touts Rocky Mountain Tea curing pimples indigestion constipation rheumatism and headaches. It promotes a bargain subscription bundle combining four papers plus the Code of Iowa for two dollars. It also notes local testimonials and a Newton stationery printing service for wedding and other announcements.
Manchester Michigan resident George Williams recounts a slave like suffering from disease chains and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his wife’s mobility after five years of helplessness. The remedy is described as curing female ailments and nerves, with guarantees and a low price offered by Westbrook Giese.
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