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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
2
In Newton the Republican caucus nominated a ticket of reputable business men confident in timely, economical city governance for the coming year. The piece urges every Republican to ensure a good majority for the slate, praising their qualifications and promise of steady administration. It also notes current events from Spain to Iowa trade and local indicators of prosperity.
The article notes unprecedented office receipts, cites elections in ten states including Iowa Maryland Kentucky and New York and describes varying statewide voting practices. It discusses a Mississippi governor four year term and a Pennsylvania treasurer election while noting Democrats’ weak prospects in Iowa. It also reviews a Iowa Supreme Court real estate case about duties to inspect town records for liens. It concludes with blunt critique of Filipino governance and war methods comparing them to historic American conflicts.
The Colfax Clipper discusses available timber for the Republicans in Jasper County this year and backs Mr. B Brown of Prairie City as a potential candidate. It urges selecting the best, willing to work for the party and people, while criticizing the notion of owing any man a seat. The notice mentions Winterset gossip about Postmaster Wood’s indictment, then adverts for colonist tickets, Weeks cold cure tablets, an encyclopedia sale, and wax and floor varnishes.
Heavy wrapping paper advertised for sale at the office. Also promotes Frost Bites, Obiibiains Quicky cured by danner Salve as sealing remedies, touting wide cure claims and low pricing.
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