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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
1
A near perfect weather day drew large, well behaved crowds to the Jasper county fair. The event featured baseball between Newton and Jamaica, a triple play by Norristo Wing, horse and race events, and exhibits by Bergman Bros and others. A balloon ascension and music by E T Bane accompanied the afternoon.
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment claiming to cure blind, bleeding, ulcerated and itching piles. It promises instant relief, poultice action, and tumor absorption. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents and 1 dollar per box. Williams Mfg Co Cleveland distributes via Foster and Callison.
Quick Shot takes the free for all pace ahead of Fannie Alden and Colfax in the relay foot race. Final times 2:19 2:24 2:27, with the first heat beating a 2:204 track record. Colfax also claims relay victory.
An ad offers Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets with no cure, no pay and a 25 cent price. Wagley and Smead claim sole agency for the product. The note urges readers to tell merchants they saw the advertisement in the RECORD.
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