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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
4
A. Andrew, pastor, and M. Rodgers falter at Newton Iowa post office as second class matter enters. The readable fragment notes a postal matter issue involving church officials and postal handling in Newton. The brief indicates a local post office event or notice with pastor and another individual connected to the entry.
The article reflects on election results showing varying Republican strength, defense of silver dollars, and the impact of tariffs under the Dingley act. It cites shifting public sentiment after McKinley’s victory, endorses sound Republican policy, and discusses club rates for The Recon. It also reports on a near-failure potato crop, with 1897 yields and comparisons to prior years.
The article lists weather extremes, excessive rain, germination failures, rust, scab, and insect damage as leading factors in potato yields for 187 states. Quality is poor, especially in the south, with northwestern states faring best. mentions Ontario and related shortages. Also promotes Prairie Farmer and notes lingering public concern about sausage from the Luetgert case.
Mr and Mrs O McBride traveled by train via Newton to Des Moines. Mrs McBride shows some improvement with medical care. Grain buyers here pay 14 cents per bushel for new corn. Dr Austin and wife of Newton visited William H France family. Delia Swearingen has recovered. Kate Mudgett of Galesburg visited Peter Broderson. Mrs IR Little's health remains poor but improving. James H Little and Homer Weld of Clarion traded their store for a Buchanan county farm and plan spring move. A Malmberg repairs plows and shoeing is offered. McLewis Broderson bought 13 acres near Reasner and will build. his son will move spring. Mrs WB Cavell of Newton visiting daughter L France. Wilson Co continue buying and shipping potatoes at cents per bushel. Waring, lumber and grain dealer, visited the capital on business.
A fragmentary query asks about Scott's Emulsion, described as strengthening food for town residents, but the readable text is garbled and lacks clear details, creating uncertainty about its purpose or status.
It promises to arrest loss of flesh and restore normal condition for infant, child, and adult. It claims to enrich the blood, stop cough, heal throat irritations, and cure incipient consumption. Advertisement for Scott & Sowie drugs from New York.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Reasner were in Des Moines last week visiting children and returned Thursday. Miss Alice Latham and Earl Efnor were hurt little when a buggy horse bolted after a paper blew across the road but no serious injuries occurred. James H Little from Clarion plans to stay mort all winter. Mr and Mrs George Efner welcomed a daughter born Oct 26 1897 Sherman Township. Sand Hill schoolhouse held a convention on Oct 31 1897 with a full program including songs prayers readings minutes reports and an address by Rev J D Simon. Public notices advertise music sheets and Northwestern railway publications for ten cents in stamps.
Charley Drew sold corn to Steve Guessford and left for Oskaloosa to wed Miss Wade Long. Local visits include Dr J W Hannah from Ravendale, Miss Margie Kay in Wild Cat Grove, and Janeway from Kellogg at Wm Fraker’s. Election results disappoint Republicans. community mourns Mrs. Henry Reasoner. Spence Reese returns home and votes.
The opening lecture in the Christian Union course will be delivered Monday evening by Rev Hedley on The Sunny Side of Life. The notice notes a sale at the Boston Store offering long feather boas at 39 cents and ladies' apparel.
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