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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
2
A strong push for a full Republican county ticket is underway with speeches across the county. The piece lauds Republican leadership on legislation like the Board of Control and taxes, urges unity, and argues for continued tariff protection and Philippine policy under Republican governance.
A cousin in Manila writes to Miss Louie Jones near Ira, predicting the war’s end date cannot be known and accusing home copperhead elements of prolonging the conflict. He argues sympathy toward those dissenters may empower insurgents and mentions Iowa voters and upcoming elections shaping the war’s course.
Archbishop Ireland backs government policy amid crisis calling the flag a symbol of liberty and order in Asia and the Philippines. Senator Hoar praises McKinley as harbinger of prosperity, noting tariff era gains and a rebound after downturn.
The Des Moines good roads meeting approved resolutions to reorganize into township, district, and county road units. Proposals include 2 mill local road taxes, state aid similar to other states, cash-only taxes, and county overseers directing funds. A cross county east west and north south road plan centers at the county seat.
A dialogue features Mr C asking where to buy lumber rock lime flint plaster and Mr D replying Jasper & Sons supply all building materials at low prices with guaranteed grades. They recently bought a large stock before the price advance and offer to pass the savings.
Solutions mourns the death of L A Williams after twenty years of service as a member of the bar. The resolutions express deep sorrow for the loss of a devoted friend and brother and extend sympathy to relatives and friends, presenting the resolutions to the district.
Court adjourns with a request to spread the record on file and to furnish copies to newspapers for publication. The Rock Island wall map of the United States is promoted for school use, offered by John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago Tl., with postage stamp price. An old set of the Standard American Encyclopedia, eight volumes, offered at a bargain through the RECORD office.
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