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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
8
A college graduate and former first baseman used his athletic training to throw a rock and kill a attacking dog that chased his eight year old son along a country road. The father refused to reveal his name and credits his sports background for the accurate throw. The tale appears amid farm journal promotions and local church notices in the same issue.
The article recalls the Miller family’s escape from slavery, their perilous journey north with help from abolitionists, and reunion after the Civil War. It also notes local civic notices, weddings, anniversaries, and community events in Newton, including political notices and colorful ads from McColloms and Wright.
The Newton markets list farm product prices corrected this morning for farmers to compare and sell. Special election day policemen were appointed by the city council: first ward John Hale and John Long. second ward Amos Williams and Richard Hudson. two others Mr Berry and D F Drew. A motivational note promises opportunity for those with nerve and capital, and a line invites future information to F J Warney of the Great Northern Railway in St Paul.
Prairie chickens will be plentiful in the Northwest this fall and Minnesota lakes offer superb fishing this year. Readers are urged to write F. I. Whitney, G. P. & T. A., Great Northern Railway, St Paul, Minn., for Hunting and Fishing Bulletin, or to S. J. Evison, D. P. A., 404 Walnut Street, for best insurance services.
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