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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1897

Page

5

Newton and Vicinity News in the RECORD

Best Insurance Wright and Lufkin. Prof Beard led the Men s Meeting Sunday. The square will soon be lighted with arc lights. Mrs Jas Hunter and son Don visiting Des Moines. Fred McMurray hauled horses to St Louis. Church youth groups socialized at various venues. Winter grips area with milder sickness noted. Foreman Bratton visited Keithsburg. Engle and Powell family visits. Paving cleaned. heater installed at Churchill hotel. U P church youths entertain Elm Grove school and Friends church northeast Newton. Newton Social Union meets December 1. Security secretary notes 2 year old ill but better. Advertising space urged in RECORD. Wim Benjamin-family to York state for spring. Officers Wert and Wade arrested nine disturbance-makers at reading room. City electric plant busy. new lights planned. Coffey and Winfrey visit Newton for local business.

Jas. Hunter Don Des Moines Fred McMurray St. Louis The Christian Church

Anthony Hope Hawkins headline in America notes

Anthony Hope Hawkins author of The Prisoner of Zenda visits country. He reads from his works to large audiences and is praised as a genial guest. McClure's Magazine will publish opening chapters of Rupert of Ilentzau. Also various local social and church notices and a humorous turkey story from Livi Le Bint.

Anthony Hope Hawkins Zenda Dolly McClure Rupert of Charles Dana Gibson Bill Andrew Jackson Grover Cleveland Silver Bill Big Bill George McKinley Uncle Dick McMillen Livi le Bint

Business praise for record shop earns a compliment

A local businessman lauds the print shop in the RECORD this week. He commends the shop for satisfactory service, reasonable prices, and timely delivery, reflecting strong customer satisfaction and reliable performance.

Parmenter Sells Found Saddles at Kennedy Farm

Found items describe two saddles as belonging to Parmenter. Owner may claim by calling and identifying property. Auction or sale arranged by R. A. Awtry at 162 On J.C. Kennedy farm.

Owrer R. A. Awtry J.C. Kennedy Farm

Beaver Clothing Deals Highlight Heavy Jackets and Capes

Local retailer advertises cloaks and jackets crafted from heavy beaver starting at $3.00, black beuckle jackets with new sleeve styles from $5.00, plush capes range $5.00 to $15.00, and cloth capes on sale for $1.98, offering value across several outerwear pieces.

Hosiery and Underwear Prices in Frugal Sale

A dated advertisement lists women and children's hosiery and undergarments with low prices. Items include ribbed fleeced hose at 15 cents, black children's hose at 5 cents, good cotton socks at 1 cent, fleeced pants and vests from 19 to 39 cents, and heavy or extra heavy fleeced sets with marked discounts.

Dress Goods Sale On All Wool Weave Materials

A bright display of all wool dress goods offered at reduced prices. Yard wide double width plaid fabric 50 inches wide priced at 9 cents a yard during the sale. 50 inch all wool broad cloth in all colors offered at 69 cents per yard, regularly a dollar.

Bargain yard goods and textiles advertised in cheap sale

A local ad lists domestics including brown muslin at 4 to 5 cents per yard, standard calico at 4 cents, apron check ginghams 3 to 4 cents, cotton batting 4 cents per roll, oil cloth at 10 cents, and full yard bleached cambric muslin at 6 cents. Gents suspender prompts, Canton flannel at 6 and 7 cents, and wool in grain carpet at 47 to 50 cents are also shown for quick view.

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