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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
4
The old Newton council convened as Mayor Lufkin opened the final meeting amid talk of repeal and city finances. Reports covered quarantine counts, poll taxes, arrests, sidewalk work, and a forecast of reducing floating debt as an enlarged electric plant proposal looms.
Beard of restless rural news reports sickness and death, farm moves, school term endings, and church gatherings. Names include Maud Fowles, Jas Campbell, Luther Taylor, Taylor I, and John Smith, with mentions of Ames college, Metz School, and Newton visitors shaping a bustling social week.
Public notice in Jasper County Iowa details sale of land to satisfy a court executory claim and bids for erection of a county Poor House. Specifies land in township and range, terms, bidding process, required certified check, and April 9 1896 bid opening in Newton with possible contract enforcement by the Board of Supervisors.
The Mandolin Club presents a cordial reception at Josie Wrights Millinery inviting guests to attend. Music and refreshments follow a brief program celebrating the club.
The message dated March 18 1896 informs the City Clerk that the price and condition agreement between this company and the Electric Light Committee of the City Council at the committee’s request is no longer valid. The notice is signed by the company and references the Electric Light Committee.
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