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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
3
An excerpt notes the Horse Book by Judge Biggie includes Washington’s Mt. Vernon stable. It highlights stables chapters with plans and elevations for a village stable and mentions a 50 cent price by mail from Wilmer Atkinson Co. Publishers in Philadelphia. Also advertises Newton flour from Winn Kennedy’s.
Walter B. Beel editor of the Elkin Times tests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a persistent measles cough. He reports the cough disappeared after use and praises Chamberlain's medicines as the best on the market. Wagley Smead druggists offer it for sale.
On select Tuesdays in May and June 1900 the Iowa Central Railway offers homeseekers tickets at one fare plus two dollars for round trips to multiple territories 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 Marshalltown Iowa G P T A.
An advertisement seeks salaried agents at fifteen dollars weekly plus expenses for products to be sold to stock and poultry raisers. It promises high earnings and provides a return address for applications. The copy also promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for women seeking romance.
A six foot Illinois man enters a St. Louis oyster house at night and negotiates two chickens for a dozen oysters. After buying, he swallows an oyster whole, panics as the tool of a prank reveals the creature is alive, and chokes on the attempt amid comic confusion. The scene ends with the man fleeing, vowing to demand payment if the animal survives.
The quote contrasts human folly across ranks showing that the same causes of quarrel among neighbors fuel wars between rulers. It reflects Montaigne on shared humanity and the universality of dispute driven motives.
The remark notes that the general reading public is strongly influenced by unproven claims from critics who assume a stance of confrontation. It cautions readers to weigh arguments beyond sensational or unfounded assertions.
Aluminium, once not commercially produced in the United States, reached 5.2 million pounds last year with a value of 3.75 million dollars, about one tenth of its cost ten years ago.
An extraordinary donation supports free access to Dr Miles Personal Treatment for thousands with nerve brain heart liver or stomach ailments. Promoters cite hundreds of testimonials from bishops ministers and business leaders and urge writing to the Dr Miles Medical Association in Chicago for a free examination and treatment.
The Iowa Central Railway advertises its line as fastest to Homeseekers points with reclining chair cars free on day trains and palace sleepers on night trains. Homeseekers Excursions dates are February 20 March 1 20 April 3 and 17. Information available from coupon ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown IA. Five papers one year for 1.50 sample copies at office. Also ads for Jasper & Sons and Fair Shoes.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims relief for bladder, kidneys, and back in both sexes with rapid water retention relief. Sold by A. L. Kennedy, druggist, Newton, Iowa.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. A testimonial claims initial dislike turned to loyalty after a week, praising Grain-O for nourishing the system and suitability for children. A note lists produce at L C Van Dusseldorp and a price of 25 cents.
A note highlights widespread golden weddings and recalls couples who drank Rocky Mountain Tea in youth. It mentions 35c wedding or party invitations printed at this office and provides pricing information.
An advertisement asserts heart disease causes gradual breakdown including contaminated blood and weakened nerves. Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine are promoted as life savers with a testimonial from Mrs Bertha Kurth of Milwaukee and a promise of free advice from Dr Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.
An offer invites farmers to subscribe to The Iowa Homestead its Farmers Institute Poultry Farmer and Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal along with the host paper for local news. The bundle is pitched as superior reading at a low price with strong notes on each publication and a suggestion to print sale bills at the LocCoRD office.
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