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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
6
The piece critiques Iowa politics and national affairs with satire, noting potential adjournment for a new session, England’s colonial actions, and expected veteran sentiment. It comments on newspaper accuracy, presidential ticket speculation, and a Newton city council debate over a General Electric electric light franchise.
A city council faces questions of overstepping authority in granting a franchise. The chairman of the Means committee argues the electric light plan shows a predictable deficit due to extraordinary expenses for additions and repairs. He suggests accounting for these costs and funding bonds with a sinking fund after taxes are adjusted.
In Pleasant Hill the weather spurred farm work with neighbors helping J A Johnson saw wood and planning for Mrs Shears. News covers sick list, marriages, deaths, rentals, school closing, and social events, including a Goose Party for Mollie Watt’s 31st birthday and post office updates. Mr Atchison’s death shocks neighbors as heart disease claims a longtime resident.
Postmaster Heese operates a cow barber shop next to the office. Mr Mee is poorly at his town home as Mrs Witmer and Mrs Low nurse him. New store room preparations, school entertainments, church plans, and family visits fill community life. A.M. Wright opens a new stock of goods. school term ends with praise for Prof. Cox and Rev. Davis. Frank W. Kramer and Miss Gr. Jeffries wed. Hoke Smith criticized. local livestock shipments and farming updates also noted. Regular A. R. post meeting set. BF Baker seriously ill near Ira. David Baker visits town.
John Taylor and son Chauncey were in Pella on business Thursday. Miss Maud Kellogg will teach the Pleasant Hill school this spring. Miss Hannah Bruin plans a Brooklyn summer visit with her sister. Mrs. Lyons and daughter Mary of Monroe were visitors Monday. Mrs. C Hummel and several ladies hosted guests Monday afternoon. Mamie and Katie Livingston visiting Marshall County with relatives.
The Cripple Creek Colorado gold mining district attracts hundreds as reports of rich gold indicate a spring rush. Rail ads promise easy travel on Santa Fe lines, landing travelers close to the booming mining region.
For sale this Davis land adjacent to Newton lies on the north side totaling 200 acres and can be divided into 40 acre lots. Interested buyers may negotiate directly with the seller identified as M. The listing emphasizes a bargain price and flexible parcel sizes to attract local investors and settlers.
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