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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
5
The Clothing Department touts a strong line of suits by Max Ernst & Co. They claim superior quality and trimming at lower prices, urging a comparison with town options costing two to three dollars more, and promise not to bother the customer if not purchased.
Auction notice for bankrupt estate of W. J. Warham offering trunks in multiple sizes and finishes with prices. Sale advertised by J. M. Rayburn, trustee, detailing model numbers, materials, and trunk features.
Ed Dinsmore left for St James Minnesota for a railroad position. J P Turner moved into the Norton and Bisbee building as repairs to his home proceed. Several residents received visits and updates on health and business. A Union Mass meeting aided India's famine relief. Epworth League marks its 11th anniversary. New physician Dr Young and dentist A A Beck arrive. G A R and W R C to occupy new hall. Various visits, weather events, and community notes fill the week.
After more than three years of sickness with consumption Mr. Wm Crossland of Baxter Illinois passed away on Thursday May 3 at 8 00 am He was born in Uniontown Pennsylvania August 24 1852 married Elizabeth Grime of Newton and moved to Baxter eight years ago His wife died three years ago last October Funeral services were held at the Christian church Baxter May 6 with Masons and Modern Woodmen assisting He leaves five children two sisters and five brothers interment was at Newton cemetery The House passed the Lacy bill April 30 to enlarge agricultural powers and regulate interstate game shipments
A notice from E. J. Miles advertises selling Logies and Men’s bicycles for 6 dollars cash and 6 dollars monthly with discount for spot cash. Also lists a house for rent by Fugard & Brown and new visiting cards at the RECORD office with pricing for plain and printed options.
The building of a new schoolhouse for District No.7 in Malaka township invites bids. Specifications available at the county superintendent’s office after May 19. Bids due by noon on June 2. The building committee may reject any or all bids. Committee members are Henry Bohne J. H. Hand Herman Kortie.
Edward F. Sexton of General Schwan's brigade writes from Santa Cruz Luzon about a February 7 ambush on an ambulance train two miles from Majaijai. Sixteen wounded and sick fought back, leaving ten insurgents dead or wounded while two corpsmen and two drivers were wounded. One ambulance mule died, shot in the breast, as ambulances reached Santa Cruz hospital.
Lieutenant Juan Arato of the Spanish engineers recalls shortages at war onset in Porto Rico. A brown smokeless powder marked Use with care proved inert after aging, extinguishing a camp fire when a gun failed to discharge and a gunnersnapped remark about cooking supper.
A Philadelphia Record snippet catalogs playful labels for various girls with humorous monikers such as a disagreeable girl and a sweet girl. A light hoax dialogue features Klumsy fondness for horses and a quip about riding with both arms around a horse’s neck.
In a Chicago Post column a woman quips that women carry life’s burdens while contrasting Lady Smith’s busy hour with Harrismith’s easy pace, illustrating social commentary through a sharp, period voice.
In a Baltimore American exchange the editor praises a poet’s work while noting the poet encloses return postage. A Chicago Record quip questions Congressman Roberts, joking about bigamy versus geometry.
A brief reflection notes Montaigne’s claim that conscience laws arise from custom rather than inherent nature. It argues humans justify rules by habit and social practice rather than universal law, challenging natural law assumptions.
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