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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
6
An advertorial promotes Mothers Friend a scientific liniment to ease childbirth. It claims pre confinement use reduces pain danger and suffering and offers safety for mother and child. The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Ga offers a free booklet Before Baby detailing usage and benefits for expectant mothers.
Notice to alleys must be cleaned of all rubbish at once before winter. Do not delay. T. R. Phhilips, Marshal.
Ad by Adolph L Millett of Manchester New Hampshire cites nine years of shoulder pain cured by Chamberlains Pain Balm after trying other medicines. One bottle brought near full recovery. Sold by Wagley and Smead Drugists. Meredith and Ogg offer 5 percent optional payments for real estate ads in RECORD.
Ladies interested in subscribing to the Ladies Home Journal and Recorp are advised to obtain our special terms.
Annie E Springer of 1135 Howard St Philadelphia reports Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years of struggle. She says the Royal cure removed chest pain and she now sleeps soundly. Westbrook and Geise sell the remedy 50 cents and a 1000 trial bottle is free with guarantee.
The finest line of fancy stationery is now in Newton at the Rrecorp office. Invitation and announcement cards for weddings receptions balls and parties pretty secret society folders engraved programs birth announcements and other fancy stationery items are ready to be printed at this office.
An advertisement promises cure of a cold during sleep with Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets. It notes no cure, no pay and lists Wagley and Smead as sole agents with a price of 25 cents.
T. F. Anthony of Promise City Iowa says he bought one bottle of Mystic Cure for rheumatism and two doses did more good than any medicine he ever took sold by Arthur L Kennedy Druggist Newton.
Scranton hard coal advertised for sale by Maytag and Emerson, with contact phone number 123.
Rail timetable correction lists East and West departures from multiple outlets including Mail and Express services and Flyers. It notes daily operation with exceptions, branch lines to Monroe Newton and Des Moines Valley, and station stops at Prairie City Fairmount Monroe Murphy and Lynnville with outbound and inbound times and agent sign-off.
An experienced physician offers 2.50 free treatment worth 40,000 for heart, nerves, stomach, or dropsy ailments as proof of confidence. Testimonials from Rev W Bell and Mrs Lucy Temple among others praise Dr Miles. Readers may request $2.50 worth of treatment with directions by writing Dr Franklin Miles in Chicago.
F. L. Ingersoll and J. M. Conover offer 30000 lambs 8000 yearling weathers 3000 aged feeding ewes and 5000 breeding ewes two to four years old for delivery at various times through Nov 1 1899. Prices are living terms. Newton and Ed Cook handle contracts locally.
An advert for cheap 12 inch boards at Jasper & Sons with A H Thurness as manager of Wills Creek Coal Co in Buffalo Ohio. Also an anecdotal testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble claiming dramatic relief and value. A note about receipt and note books offered at ten cents each.
Ask your grocer today to show Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. Al who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. Price is the same as coffee. Sold by all grocers.
An advertisement claims Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablets cure an alleged cold with no cure no pay terms. Wagley and Smead are listed as sole agents for the product.
A public health appeal stresses that neglect of a cold or cough can lead to fatal diseases like consumption or pneumonia. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, pleasant cough medicine that would have saved those affected, noting a guarantee.
Fugard and Brown list farms and town property for sale. Includes property details, locations, and terms of sale offered by the firm. Potential buyers are advised to contact Fugard and Brown for more information and viewing appointments.
Scranton classified ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest medicine for babies, priced 35 cents, with a bargain offer. Also lists a new Kozy camera, unused, costing $10 and selling for a dollar, with inquiries at the Recorp office.
Captain Dennison, famed for leading forces in Africa, reports on his Nov 4, 1897 letter from Vryburg Bechuanaland. He notes Champerlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy aided his bowel troubles and that of his men. Advertisement mentions Wagley and Smead Druggists. Also a claim that Maple City Soap lasts longer than rosin filled soap bars.
A brisk notice from Jasper & Sons announces a large stock of lumber available for sale immediately. The ad urges readers to call and visit at once to take care of the purchase.
Geo A Pontins of Upper Sandusky reviews Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy he has tried. He reports instant cough stop and relief from soreness.
A brief notice touts a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It claims rapid systemwide action and immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents, sold by Arthur L. Kennedy, Druggist, Newton. Telephone the RECORD for business and news.
Excerpt shows ads and testimonials for Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent colds and pneumonia, Foley's Kidney Cure promoted by a train engineer, and a loan notice from F. E. Evans in Newton Iowa. The piece includes consumer endorsements and business notices amid varied 19th or early 20th century ad text.
A new set of the Standard American Encyclopedia in eight large volumes is offered for sale for 1 dollar cash, after costing 25 dollars last month. This is a rare chance to acquire a fine work at less than paper cost. Inquire at Rec ORD office.
On November 7 and 21 and December 5 and 10 the Iowa Central will sell round trip Homeseekers excursions at one fare plus two dollars to many western and southern territories. For details contact Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Personally conducted tours via Chicago Great Western and Santa Fe routes depart Mondays starting October 23. One Pullman Tourist Sleeping car leaves Des Moines at 8 45 p m for Los Angeles, avoiding Sunday travel and winter blockades. Ex railway official guides train. double berth price is 5 50, cheaper than standard sleepers. Inquiries to Chicago Great Western agents or F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago.
A dialogue features Mr C and Mr D discussing building plans and naming Jasper & Sons as the supplier of lumber rock lime flint plaster and other materials. They claim Jasper & Sons offers low prices and guaranteed grades, noting a large stock bought before market advance.
Fugard & Brown advertise loans at five percent with optional payments. A local banking note promises accessible credit while sounding like a door to personal finance for readers seeking funds. The snippet also promotes a cough remedy and druggist sellers Wagley and Smead.
A new grain based drink named Grain-O is advertised as a coffee substitute suitable for delicate stomachs and children alike, sold at 25 cents per package. The notice cites Mrs Thomas Riddleman of Parshallville Michigan praising Banner Salve for curing rheum hands after trying many doctors, urging subscription to the Recorp.
A satisfied reader from Attleboro Mass credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing chronic pain and backache. She recounts severe illness, relief after one bottle, and ongoing health improvements. The letter urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice, offered free of charge from Lynn Mass.
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