Newton Electric Railroad bid to boost city and factories
Long speech urges Newton to back an electric rail line from Des Moines to Newton. Advocates improved shipping, lower rates, and factory growth, arguing Des Moines would lose more than Newton gains. References to Carnegie library, post office, depot, and local prosperity. calls for unity and rapid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
U.S
Randolph Stacker
Rinehart
Des Moines
Colfax
Chicago Great Western
Rock Island
Tani
Chicago
New England
Boston
Philadelphia
Salem
Massachusetts
Lynn
Lowell
Waltham
Pawtucket
Providence
Frankel
Atlantic
Pacific
Linotype
Keeley Institute
Painkiller touted as cure-all from old ad copy
An advertorial style notice promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for cold chest tightness pneumonia fear and rheumatism. It cites T. F. Anthony an ex postmaster from Promise City Iowa praising Mystic Cure with a Newton druggist selling the product and a claim of rapid effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary Davis
Perry Davis
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
Mystic Care Healing Rheumatism and Nerve Pain Quickly
A historic ad notes Mystic Care claiming eight day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. It touts rapid benefit from a first dose and lists price notes as 75e and 31,00, with sales by Arthur L. Kennedy, a Newton druggist, along with fine candies and Neel’s confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
Apr
We Freeze Neels Frozen Dainties and Creams
The notice promotes Neels Frozen Dainties offering year round frozen desserts and creams. It invites customers to place orders and mentions available flavors and delivery or pickup options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neel’s
Hub Grocery Offers Spring Rocky Mountain Tea Bargains
Spring time promotion from Big Store urges use of Rocky Mountain Tea to stay well through summer. Advertises 35c price and invites customers to call and visit the Hub Grocery for bargains and renewals.
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Joo Drops
Infans
Jone Seed
Fac Sumile
New York
Castoria
Bears
the Centaur Company
New York City
Wagley
Smead
Moire Silks
Cretans
Dresdens
Oriental Designs
Bagdad
Wagley & Smead
South Side Square
Deere & Sattley
Deere and Hoosier
Jasper County
Schuttler
Moline
McCormick Harvesters
McCormick
Standard
Deere
Thomas, Deere
Woodmanse
Bergman Bros. & Rinehart
Centerville Block
Coal C. H. Jasper & Co
Illinois
Sested
F.A. Long
G. F. Rinehart
Jasper & Sons
J. W. Lover
Neel’s Bakery
Lion Coffe
Arthur J. Wright
M. A. Clarkson
H.P. Uncapher
G. Mann
West Main St
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