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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
2
A historical city ticket lists nominees: Senator Prep L. Mayrac for Representative, Dr W. W. Hawk for Treasurer, Prank L. Roberts for Sheriff, Chas H. Hoo for Supt of Schools, Lassie Diss for Member Board, Ws. Dewiscnt for Coroner, D. Jacons for Surveyor, and W. F. Byers as another official candidate.
The article estimates Iowa corn fodder spans about eight million acres, with fodder worth 20 to 25 million dollars at current hay prices. Value depends on cutting time and storage, as late stages lose feeding value, while peak nutrient content occurs in the last six weeks before maturity. A republican majority in Iowa this year is urged as a rebuke to past democratic platforms.
A sensational note claims Barnum's Circus fed monkeys Scott's Emulsion to combat consumption, with reports of fewer monkey deaths and cheaper costs than replacing animals. The foldout parable asserts human consumption equals monkey outcomes and promotes the product with a mock warning and trademark image.
Fragments from editorials and speeches discuss Republican vigor vs Democratic lethargy, tariff policy debates, and reciprocity ideas. Cites Washington Press, Des Moines Register, Davenport Democrat, and Rep. John F. Lacey remarks urging voters to rally for party platforms amid low mood and hard times.
In Bay Villa near Sundays River Cape Colony R Larson runs a store serving a 30 mile farmer radius where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is highly valued for household cures. A Buenos Aires ad lists travel deals and train options while Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for burns and sores as readers are urged to subscribe to the RECORD.
A chaotic advertisement page touts Rector piles cures and a pipe with each package, claiming guaranteed relief and pay if unsuccessful. It also promotes Pan-American Exposition tickets, various grocers, and a Neel's Bakery lunch, with references to Des Moines Capital and Myrtle Cure testimonials, ending with Newton druggist A L Kennedy selling New Great South American Kidney Cure.
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