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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
3
In the illustrated Horse Book Judge Biggie notes General George Washington's Mt. Vernon stable with many tips. It includes stable plans and elevations and is priced 50 cents by mail from Wilmer Atkinson Co. Philadelphia. Also ad for dollar flour from Winn & Kennedy in Newton.
The article discusses the arrival of a first baby as a mix of joy and fear for the family. It notes the mother’s hopes and the support of friends, and promotes a booklet titled Before Is Born as guidance for navigating the birth process. It mentions The Bradford Regular in Atlanta Georgia as the source.
Walter B. Beel editor of the Elkin Times testifies after a measles attack a persistent cough vanished following use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He praises the medicine and notes it is for sale by Wagley Smead Druggist.
On Tuesdays May 1 and June 5 and 1st, 1900 the Iowa Central Railway sells Homeseeker tickets at one fare plus two dollars round trip to districts including Arkansas, Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Indian Territory, Kansas, Montana, Manitoba, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota and southeastern points. For full information contact Geo. S. Batty, G P T A Marshalltown Iowa. The ancients believed rheumatism was a demon within a man. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm cures rheumatism and gives quick relief. sold by Wagley & Smead. The prettiest house in town is the one painted with Hammar Paint. Free color plans from F Hammar Paint Company, St. Louis. Rocky Mount Tea advertised for sweet widows seeking a sweetheart.
A Scottish lad catches a thrush and shelters it in a basket. A naturalist visitor notices a mate on an elder bush, guides releasing the imprisoned bird, and the thrush escapes with its mate, both birds likely happier than kings.
The piece argues that a boy with an aging bicycle deserves pity not for the wheel but for peers cruel comments. It claims a two three year old bike, if cared for, rivals a new model and notes vanity drives mocking. Teasing those who cannot afford upgrades is cowardly. value lies in enjoyment of the old wheel.
A Riley tale of twins from Indianapolis shows a misbehaving sister punished indoors while the other parades in a new parasol. When a neighbor asks which twin she is, the child proudly declares she is the good little twin that's out walking.
A farmer guides a novice named Mike to steer straight by aiming at a cow in the field. Mike obeys but the plow zigzags, prompting the farmer to return and discover the unusual reason the plow wanders. The cow refuses to stand still, making a straight line elusive.
A farmer explains a mule appears sixty years old due to worry from a life of trials. The prospective buyer jokes about the animal's age while the farmer cites endless campaigning and resistance as the mule’s burdens. The mule’s left ear his hearing harmed by a long congressional speech.
A young student far from home writes to his father, expressing that life is short and wishing to spend it together. He admits homesickness after being sent away and asks to return home.
In a clipped exchange from the Philadelphia Press a woman questions a man about his past as a poet. The witty reply suggests his feet first strayed from poetry into more dubious paths.
A reflective line compares steady work to quick, flashy steps. It emphasizes patient effort over sudden bursts of progress as a guiding philosophy.
A physician endows funds enabling thousands with lingering nerve brain heart liver or stomach diseases to receive free medicine and trials of Dr Miles Personal Treatment. Testimonials from bishops ministers businessmen and others accompany praise for Dr Miles skill and cure rates.
The Iowa Central Railway promotes its line as the fastest to Homeseekers destinations with free chair cars and elegant daylight and palace sleep cars on night trains. Excursion dates are February 20 March 6 20 April 17 and 1000. Inquiries for points reached connections and coupon tickets are available from any agent or Geo S Batty marshal town Ia.
The notice promotes one full year subscription to five papers The Homestead The Poultry Farmer The Farmers Institute The Mutual Insurance Journal and The Newton Record at $1.50 Sample copies available at the office Subscription time urged Advertising and printing services promoted Local merchants Jasper & Sons L C Van Dusseldorp Winns and Grain-O health drink advertised with testimonial about coffee replacement
Golden weddings are noted across the country. The elderly couples once drank Rocky Mountain Tea in their youth. The item mentions a 35c price and memory of the era.
Invitation printing service offered with price information for weddings and parties. Includes options for custom design and timing. Contact the office for quotes and details on formats and samples.
An advertorial appeal promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure a ton ic to relieve shortness of breath palpitations chest pain and irregular pulse. Testimonial from A C Payne Morgantown cites recovery after three bottles.
All farmers are urged to subscribe to a five for one year deal including The Iowa Homestead its Farmers Institute edition and Poultry Farmer and Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal. The group papers are praised as essential for farm homes with strong notes on agriculture livestock poultry and cooperative advocacy.
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