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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
6
The article comments on recent political results and figures including McKinley and Allison, notes shifts in Indiana and Wisconsin politics, discusses tariffs and silver, references the Colfax Clipper and journal feuds, and praises Jasper county’s new poor house as a prudent, well‑built public project funded by a fixed appropriation.
A editorial discussion contrasts anarchy and socialism, arguing both misread the advance of mankind. It warns anarchy elevates individual over society and socialism centralizes control, risking stagnation and loss of incentive and progress.
The Statesman and Patriot lauds McKinley as equal to all duties and the national test. It cites his letter to Mark Hanna promising a patriot’s courage, notes a pledge that victory transcends party lines, and urges a focused agenda for an upcoming extra legislative session. It also mentions Cuban independence, Armenian and Spanish cruelties, and calls for national unity and economic revival.
W A Gley & Sea Iowa Central Ry announce sales of excursion tickets on November 1 and December 13 to many western and southern states with round trip fare plus two dollars, via agents and the THos P. Barry General Passenger Agent.
Legal notice given to all claimants to report to the court for the deceased will. First day of December in Jasper County District Court Iowa. Clerk and attorney names appear in the notice but text is garbled.
The notice fragment describes a clerk of county court directing a defendant to appear and defend a petition concerning title to property. It warns that failure to comply will result in a decree against the defendant and mentions attorneys for the plaintiff.
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