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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
8
Local notices and brief items reflect a bustling Newton and vicinity scene with farm machinery pricing pitches, carload horse shipments, real estate prompts, millinery openings, school and church notes, resident movements, and social events. Names include W. G. Mann, Carns & Allfree, Mrs Thompson, Miss Wright, Rev Lampman, J. H. Fugard, J. Hammer, and Ryan Morgan.
Newton Presbyterian church plans evangelistic meetings from April 13 to 24 led by Rev. H. H. Bell of Monmouth Illinois with singer Rev. J. A. Wiley. Both ministers bring strong talent and zeal, as Newton merchants promote local trade and urge readers to mention the RECORD when buying.
Eva Pay will relocate her millinery parlors this week to the east side store room of the square once used by Hargrave and Conklin. She aims to be ready to greet customers in the new shop by Saturday.
Notice is given that the Last Will of Ruben Half deceased will be proven on April 15 1898 in Jasper County Iowa. An article about a 240 pound Lille man who bought a third class ticket and rode in a first class compartment after failing to wedge through doors, with a defense that doors should have admitted him. Also a brief anecdote: Congressman Hicks unaware of Teller resolution, joked with Speaker Reed on a street car about a missing excuse from his mother, Reed laughing.
Paris sanitary authorities issue strict barbering rules to prevent infection. Metal instruments must be boiled after each use, tortoise shell or ivory combs replaced with metal, scissors razors and brushes heated to 100 degrees or soaked in chemical solutions, shaving brushes dipped in boiling water, and hairdressers to wash hands between clients.
A dark red cow with crumpled horns and one teat split strayed from the Joel Dodge farm north of Newton on March 19. Reward offered for information leading to her return. Contact the owner for details.
The article notes a complex Spain situation with definite action expected by Monday and highlights that it now looks very much like war. It also mentions the semiannual librarian election with a call for all Social Union members to attend on Wednesday April 6 at Span, signed by the secretary.
Prices corrected this morning show what Newton dealers are paying for farm products. The list includes corn at 22 cents per bushel, oats at 70 to 7 cents per bushel, 38 cents per bushel, side and eve weight per 100 pounds, and lard from Efnor Bros. meat market.
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