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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
Promises cure without upfront payment except for medicine. Claims to treat chronic catarrh and diseases of the ear nose throat lungs kidneys, dyspepsia, constipation, rheumatism, nervous debility, loss of vigor, blood and skin diseases, and diseases of women. Free confidential consultation offered. Call or address.
Ex postmaster T F Anthony touts Mystic Cure for rheumatism while Newton druggist Arthur L Kennedy sells it. An Odd Fellows building Second Hand store exhibits a metal kitchen cabinet. Rent signs, loans, and poultry papers offered by Meredith & Son. Chicago Great Western advertises three through tourist cars to California with routes via Santa Fe Katy and Rock Island. Neel's Spavin Liniment marketed by Kennedy Newton Iowa promises horse blemish cure.
An ad praising Benson's Porous Plasters as a cure for diverse pains from rheumatism to chest ailments. It likens pain to a marks on faces from suffering and claims the plaster relieves when others do not. The piece urges readers to buy through Seabury & Johnson with postage prepaid for 25 cents.
Rail lines list daily trains with Eastbound and Westbound schedules including Mail Express Fast and Local services, plus Monroe branch timings from Newton to Monroe and transfers at Newton. Timetable shows departure and arrival times, weekday exceptions, and station stops across Iowa Central routes.
State of Iowa district court in Jasper County issues original notice in Mary E. Hammer v Co L Wheatcraft et al case seeking to quiet title to the west half of the southwest quarter of section 20 township 79 range 18. Defendants unknown claimants are urged to appear by April 8 1902 or default and judgment will be entered. The notice is published in The Newton Record for six weeks. Also advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
Baxter birth announced a son to Mr and Mrs E F Bereford on February 15. Mayor Thorp reports a pleasant visit to Jefferson and return from his parents. Jas Gray returned from ten weeks in Ohio and enjoyed time with friends before coming home. R A Scott injured when a timber fell on his leg on his Newton area farm and may not walk soon. Edwin T Preston born March 14 1813 died February 1902 aged nearly nine. J J Milligan moved to Newton to run a boarding house.
Roy Lavalleur and Geo Richey headed to Colorado to seek work and a new home. A Valentine dancing party hosted by Chapter B A. P. E. O. at Fry hotel occurred on Feb 10. Invitations issued for the Allie Whitehead and Will C Stouffer wedding at Fern Hill Colfax IA next Wednesday. Mrs W P Cain celebrated her daughter Nadine's fifth birthday with a party. Geo Ulrich left for Ranchester Wyoming to visit kin and seek summer work. Uncle Thomas Ryan of Des Moines visited Colfax with daughter Mrs Marshall Broughton.
Buena Vista notes report Will Lanser and family at a wedding for Mrs. Lanser's brother Dick Van Wyke of Pella. Other items mention Mrs. John Blackwood hosting guests, Measles issues around town, and sales by Ed Lanphire. Community health, illness updates, and visits from Newton residents are included along with farm activity at Killduff.
Report of Amboy School District No 5 Kellogg township for term beginning Nov 7 1901 and ending Feb 14 1902. Enrollment 17 average daily attendance 17 diplomas of reward issued 27 teachers and staff listed with names. Equal emphasis on attendance notes. A promotional advertisement for Allen's Lung Balsam as a remedy. Also a note about mercantile business for sale at this office.
An old time ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a ccid in one day with No Cure, no Pay. Price 2dds. Bargains offered at the Hub Grocery inviting customers to call and see.
Winn Carrier informs readers that N B Trading Stamps remain redeemable until July 1 1902. Every page is redeemable and stamps can be collected until the last day without needing a full book.
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