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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
4
The Newton Record mocks Chicago's baseball Colts heritage and calls out wage protection theories. It parodies Bryan and cites speed as a silver measure while noting a decline in wages due to factory closures. Anson is credited with training the team as it slides down the standings.
The remark suggests that if Spain could win backing from Chicago corporations for Cuba, the insurrection might collapse quickly. It claims the Cuban people suffer more intensely under Weyler's forces than through the current tactics.
The excerpt contrasts factory whistles and auction bells, noting how men prospering under McKinleyism in 1892 faced hardship after changes, illustrating economic shifts and social unease tied to policy shifts.
News notes Judge McCoy of Mahaska County will campaign for the Supreme Judge seat. Rumors suggest the sixth district may field multiple candidates. The piece argues a citizen should study political economy to act wisely at the ballot box. It recalls protection for American labor as a triumph of national policy.
A reflection on policy harming workers and the nation’s strength. Citing 1892 as a benchmark, the author warns against reforms that weaken labor elements at home and cause broader national suffering.
A commentator argues that Democrats overlook Thomas Jefferson’s assertion that American protectionism helped the nation advance. The remark frames a defense of protection as a سبب of national progress and invites debate over policy philosophy.
A concise comparison of tariff policy shows protection aims to shield domestic industries at higher costs to consumers, while revenue tariffs focus on government income with fewer domestic safeguards. For the people, protection often raises prices and limits choices, whereas revenue tariffs raise state funds with less distortion to markets. The overall impact depends on implementation and country goals.
The suggestion notes Grover should employ ex-Queen Lila as cook after failing to reinstate her as ruler of the Hawaiian islands. It argues their evident affection would ease domestic duties and avoid usual household friction.
The text argues that civilized nations must elevate labor through government foster care. It asserts the United States should maintain its protectionist stance to defend American workers and interests and commends the current administration for advancing this policy.
The piece criticizes Democrats for wavering on tariff reform from 1892 onward, arguing the Wilson bill failed the test of a thorough reform. It accuses the party of maintaining a lingering robber tariff, rendering the measure inconsistent as Democratic and not distinctly American.
A serialized political review argues bimetallism can use both gold and silver without fixed legislative ratios. It warns against partisan framing and notes historical failures of legal bimetallism while outlining the differing approaches. Illinois lawmakers defeat Humphrey street car bills 121 to 29, preventing a century of fares and line consolidations.
Local items from Murphy and nearby including visits by Mrs Elizabeth Woods and Minnie Lembke, Epworth League officers elected, Nellie Reynolds nose injury from game, corn drive for India, numerous visits to Newton Grinnell Kellogg and Hixson Grove, Sunday school delegates named for Jasper county convention, and community notices on farming, road work, and church events.
The speaker notes that the opposition has not criticized the tariff as unconstitutional since past defeats. They avoided the tariff issue in 1896 by attacking free silver and the so called crime of '73. The piece questions what robber or crime they will pursue next.
The piece laments Greece’s defeat in the Grecian Turkish episode, condemning Turkish conduct as barbaric and urging European powers to aid the Greek cause to end Turkeys empire cruelty. It frames the conflict as a stain on history and calls for justice for Greece’s right against oppression.
The text criticizes key figures for favoring financial gain over truth and justice, arguing Turkish defeat would harm creditors. It condemns Christians who worship mammon, warns Europe is on a dangerous brink, and questions the harvest of lies when moral values are sacrificed for wealth.
Committees representing the Silver Republicans Populists and Democrats met in Des Moines this week to arrange matters for a state ticket in the coming campaign. They discussed strategies to counter the recent anti fusion law described as a corker and various approaches to circumvent it.
The report notes Peru halting silver coinage while the monetary commission seeks other nations to adopt the double standard. As Mexico joins Japan and Peru, supporters may lose examples for free silver. In four years prosperity and sound money could quiet calls for wild-eyed free coinage.
Corn planting is in full blast as neighbors stay busy in the fields. George Simmons of Grinnell visited his father-in-law John Planalp last Sunday. Ellis Badger and his sister Leila were mentioned among local residents with casual notes on daily life.
Attention Comrades The Annual Encampment of the G A R of Iowa will be held at Marshalltown June 6 to 10 Tickets for a round trip will be sold at one fare from June 6 to 9 with return unlimited until June 12 The Chicago Great Western Railway invites comrades to use its train service noting strong performance at St Paul and promising premium accommodations for the Iowa Encampment Details available from Chicago Great Western agents or F H Hunter Des Moines Iowa
In Fairhaven New York James Rowland reports his wife suffered rheumatic pain for 25 years. After buying Chamberlain Pain Balm she slept within an hour and continues to use it for relief. Wagley and Smead offer 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The advertisement urges customers to contact W. J. Yarhan for a wide range of harness, saddles, blankets, fly nets, dusters and related gear. It also promotes repairing services for pumps, wells, windmills, tanks, towers, pipe and hose, noting solicited work, especially for difficult tasks.
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