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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
2
Rail timetable note from 1899 listing passenger services on the Monroe Newton Des Moines valley and Iowa Central branches. It names train numbers, routes, and daily patterns with departures from Newton and arrivals at Monro e, Grinnell, and other stations, noting exceptions like daily except Sundays and Mondays.
A mixed early 20th century page features advertising for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, poultry breeders, land listings in Newton, new hats, Rocky Mountain Tea, and a detailed outline of the Third District Iowa Conference program with sermons, devotional services, and ministerial topics. Also includes Osage post-planting guidance from J. Sparks and local notices.
Chicago Great Western Railway announces excursion tickets at low round trips for summer meetings across the nation. Events include General Assembly Minneapolis May 18 to June 1, Denver May 18–26, Roanoke May 22–26, San Francisco May 26–80, Buffalo June, St Louis June 20–24, Detroit July 5–10, Los Angeles July 11–14, Richmond July 13–10. One fare plus sums for most rounds, details at agents or Maple Leaf Route offices.
The Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets at stations for summer meetings in cities including Minneapolis, St Louis, Roanoke, Denver, Richmond, Detroit, San Francisco, Portland, Louisville, Kansas City and Indianapolis. Fares are one fare plus two dollars or similar round trip rates with extensions possible by deposits and small fees. Details and agent contact provided.
The notice lists J P Offill announcing candidacy for Jasper County Representative at the Republican County Convention. It also advertises property for sale near Newton Iowa including 160 acre and 160 acre Richland Township farms, a Reading Room building, two frame houses, vacant lots near Prof Beard and College addition, with terms and contact at First National Bank.
Farm and Town Property for Sale offers 315 acres of Jasper County land with first class improvements for sale. Also a good house and three lots in Newton. Enquire of E. M. Wilson. Matt. Keep Quiet and use Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all stomach pains. It always cures.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble with a testimonial of quick recovery. It promotes a loan offer at 5 percent and a clubbing deal: four papers the RECORD Inter Ocean Des Moines Register New York Tribune plus the Code of Iowa for $2, open to old and new subscribers.
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness with jaundiced skin sunken eyes and severe pain. After three doctors gave up a friend suggested Electric Bitters and within three weeks his condition improved dramatically and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Westbrook Genie’s drug store advertises the product.
The finest line of fancy stationery is available at the Recoup office in Newton. Invitations and announcements for weddings receptions balls and parties are printed, alongside engraved programs birth announcements and secret society folders.
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