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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1896
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR reads like a campaign snapshot urging a choice between reform and GOP rule. It mixes names Lacey Bryan Bree and political stances with garbled wording, offering a wary focus on four years of republic times and the outcome of votes.
Unanimously adopted resolutions close the First Evangelical Lutheran Church Newton Iowa service noting four years of pastorate by Rev J C D. D. and expressing gratitude and a spirit of brotherly kindness toward him as he enters a new field of ere leaving the church and congregation.
A town paper reports a brick shattered window at Mr and Mrs Jones home after a political rally. It notes no known enemy, urges punishment for the culprit, and recalls Mr Jones as a Republican voter. It also covers Donabey returning from a political tour and local views on McKinley, free trade, and the wool industry.
A drought era circular extols the Little Traveler Fence Machine and related fence systems as thrift enhancing. It touts durability and ease of use for cattle hogs and gardens, with testimonials from W. Pirtle and local farmers praising cost savings and reliability. The document also notes extensive adoption across Davis County Iowa and Bloomfield area, plus broader coverage in Iowa newspapers.
M. E. JoNis lauds the Little Traveller Machine Company for delivering 180 feet of fence with the Traveller Fence Machine. He describes it as exemplary yard fencing and commends the company as square and honorable, recommending them to others seeking fence or fence machines.
Inquiries about the Little Traveller Fen Machine elicit a practical note. The writer says in a half day the machine built 15 rods of hog fence, with a boy helping they can reach 40 rods. Fifteen rods cost 75 cents and three double wires were used. The author likes the machine and highly recommends it.
A warned scenario outlines drastic economic turmoil if Bryan wins and the Populist Democrats gain control. It predicts gold and silver value shifts, bank and pension cuts, widespread layoffs, a Treasury run, and a collapse in confidence and credit, with timing pegged to November 4.
Send 12 cents in stamps to John Sebastian Genl Pass Agent Chicago for the slickest pack of playing cards. On receipt of remittance a pack will be cut postpaid. Orders of 60 cents secure five packs by express, charges paid. Just received new Fall Hats and Caps at Emery & Carter's.
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