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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
8
The South Side Jeweler displays pieces likely connected to a local event at Behner South High School E29. AM. Jeweler showcases items in a small exhibit, drawing attention from students and residents nearby.
Newton Iowa area items cover visitors, errands, and social happenings. Names include Joseph Stevens Sam Swan Lynnville Elmer Hinshaw Rex Emma Oshorn Mrs Manning Dr Adair Kellogg and many Newton residents. Election day events, store openings, and church affairs are noted along with local business updates and a hospital clerk change.
The Big Store urges readers to request samples or prices by mail from its mail order department. It highlights trading produce for cash, and promotes the W. B corset line with a protective pocket covering, offering made-to-order results at ready-made prices, plus a guarantee of a new pair if needed. The ad also pitches a solid golden oak side board 78 inches high, 24 inches deep, with French bevelled mirror and fine cabinet work, offered below city prices.
Newton shoppers are promised a wide basement display from a department store led by Geo Kraft. The ad touts toy wagons in all sizes, a clothing and drug station, and low margins on lots of goods. It boasts better local prices for clothing and cheap medicines while highlighting aggressive buying.
Community notes report distance visitors, family reunions, and personal updates in Newton. Entries mention Home Correspondence School plans in Springfield, layoffs after depot wreck, a San Francisco Call feature on Iowa troops, and visits by relatives from Rhode Island and New York. Also noted are medical ads, eye tests, and short local business updates.
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