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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
2
The notice reports prompt handling of estates and land litigations with attention to detail. A complete set of abstract books is available and land titles or loans are referenced. Jasper County real estate transactions are noted amid general settlement activity.
A Republican sweep shapes Iowa politics with apportionment changes granting one representative per county and a state board of control appointees. Shaw nominates three to the board: Downie, Larribee, and Kinne. The Republican state convention is set for Dubuque on Sept. 1 with Lacey as temporary chair. The legislature touts reforms advancing party primaries and state governance.
A call for a city wide spring cleanup to beautify Newton and improve property conditions. The piece urges residents to curb youthful drinking and gambling tendencies, warning of long term harm. It contrasts two life paths: thrift and hustle versus dissipation and waste, urging young men to choose responsibility amid rising concerns.
A local note recalls weekly auctions around the square drawing buyers from Newton and surrounding county, selling a wide range of goods to the highest bidder. The piece also comments on freedom of speech, warning of anarchistic influences from Europe and urging restraint in promoting radical ideas.
The piece outlines bicycle costume trends with a mid length skirt and a coat style between an Eton and a mess jacket for spring. It notes fabric choices, color options, and a side opening skirt, plus related ads for sales, loans, and bicycle goods from local merchants.
A dealer remark notes that druggists often assert Scott's Emulsion is matched in quality yet offered at lower prices. The comment reflects pharmacists' perception of competing products and pricing strategies in the late 19th or early 20th century drug trade.
An expert criticizes Scott's Emulsion touting cod liver oil with vitamins as deceptive. The pamphlet warns that the claim of rapid effectiveness may mislead the intelligent purchaser and notes the price of ten dollars at all druggists.
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