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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1896
Page
3
Columbus State Journal notes decennial Ohio land valuations show farm lands appreciated from 1870 to 1890 while silver bullion fell about 50 percent. State auditor reports indicate land value remained higher under gold parity, countering free silver arguments about depreciation tied to coinage limits.
An extended glossary defines money related terms such as bank bullion capital currency coin credit fiat money legal tender mint money parity pecuniary ratio seigniorage silver certificate and standard. It discusses bimetallism and the role of gold silver and paper currency in value and circulation with notes on par and intrinsic value.
The Pawtucket Post cites Ohio figures to challenge claims that farm lands fell after 1873. It argues population growth favored towns, defends gold standard, and opposes free silver as a misperception. It explains gold and silver yardsticks, Gresham's Law, and Bryan's 1792 bimetallic stance with historical notes.
Half conversation about politics hints at a platform of nothin to eat. A Kentucky tramp visits a residence, receives food, then throws saleratus biscuits at windows, breaking glass and driving the family away.
A New York firm advertises a sale of good bicycles at 18 dollars each drawing 40,000 eager customers. The rush caused injuries and forced the proprietors to stop the sale. Moses Brown of Boston reportedly made the first deposit of gold bullion to be coined in 1795, totaling 9 276.
Poetic meditation on faith and perception describing the beauty of nature unseen by the blind yet felt through spirit. The speaker laments blindness while praising the world’s colors, birds, flowers, insects, and the omnipresent majesty of God.
Reverend W. J. Dawson argues that true Christianity rejects an occasional religion and insists that all daily life be lived in devotion. He warns that separating Sunday from the week corrupts belief and that worship must permeate every act and moment, not just hymns and newspapers.
Rev E E Hale argues that the kingdom of God is at hand and will reign on earth. He emphasizes that Christ and his followers prayed for this kingdom and that all evil will be overruled by divine law as planets and worlds move in obedience.
A short meditation on how enlightened minds respond to opportunity. It argues that generous thoughts prompt action, prophets speak when given a message, Christians act when shown a task, and living churches move to serve when an open door appears.
Charles G. Ames urges believers to embrace divine love and follow Jesus by seeking opportunities to help others, saying that with God with us we join in Christ’s mission to do good.
A sermon excerpt reflects on God's generosity beyond measure and the promise of heaven. It imagines the eternal home as a scene of abundance and beauty, where the eye is drawn to landscapes, the tree of life, and streets of gold. The passage cites Rev. William Adams.
A preacher warns that worldly pride in dress and entertainments tempts children away from faith. Mothers shape clothing and activities for display, risking loss of simple trust in Jesus. The author recalls personal salvation and urges parents and teachers to protect youth from worldly snares and nurture devout life.
Beecher says scriptures are like hundreds of wayside flowers unnoticed because people skim them. If readers pluck and study each part, they would see the hidden beauty and truth, as early Bible reading trained behavior but overlooked deeper meanings.
A reflective piece urges avoiding retaliation when wronged. It argues shunning cheats, critics, and slanderers is wiser than quarrel, and promotes calm, measured response. It cites Charles G. Ames praising the great teacher who greets all ages and ranks with compassion.
A. Definition of Religion quotes ward Caird on religion as the expression of man's ultimate attitude to the universe and the summed meaning of his entire consciousness of things. The text presents a philosophical stance attributed to Id ward Caird.
Loxpox Oct 12 peace is assured on the Turkish issue as Russia remains unwilling to act without England’s consent to allow opening the Hosphorus to world war ships and trading vessels. Lord Salisbury seeks entente with Russia with Rosebery supporting him amid liberal resignation rhetoric. Reports claim Balmoral talks considered a Turkish governance scheme preserving Abdul Hamid while ceding ministerial nomination to the powers.
Oct 12 report from London says British naval reinforcements to Zanzibar are viewed as a demonstration against Germany. The German press is blamed for provoking anti German sentiment. observers note Germany has a technical right to remove Khalid but criticize the method. The Spectator urges arming in Zanzibar as a response to Germany.
The Archbishop of Canterbury D D Hawarden primate of England collapsed while kneeling in prayer and died minutes later. Rev Stephen Gladstone reading absolution paused as the archbishop twitched and fell. The congregation reacted with shock and several women fainted in the pews before the churchman was taken to the library.
Neighbors discover Albert Bray his wife and two children aged 3 and 6 dead in their bedroom. Bray dies later after a brutal attack with a razor found beside him. The report also cites unrelated notes on salt yields water comparisons a flea incident and a long distance projectile record from 1888.
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