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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
4
Democrats in New York abandon the Chicago platform in state efforts with counsel from Chairman Jones urging cautious steps. The phrase one by one the roves fall underscores a retreat from aligned stances in the political maneuvering.
A local column discusses Bryan's appeal in Butte and Newton, questioning free silver claims amid wheat price changes. It notes Jasper County campaign civility, critiques injunctions by Charley Walsh, and quotes McKinley urging mills open to American labor over foreign silver, aligning with public sentiment.
Warnings rise over numerous wrecks as chiefs blame careless or incompetent workers in charge. A man who disobeys orders causing loss of life should be severely dealt with and removed from service.
The Cuban issue stirs strains between Spain and the United States and may force the administration to act to end the war. Spain would resist and seek backing from other European powers, risking a possible war. President McKinley is expected to take a wise stance and be supported by the people.
The yellow fever has become epidemic in parts of the south but the lateness of the season will probably prevent its being so disastrous as on former occasions, as Jack Frost is its deadly enemy.
A remark notes many pigeons labeled Andree arriving nationwide suggesting he found the pole and is keeping silent about it. The author jokes that Andree may have room for them in his balloon and is not sharing any clues yet.
Large posters announce Bryan's arrival next Monday September 20 as local Populists plan a major campaign rally. The speech is expected to address wheat shortages and price levels with questions about silver policy, while critics urge candor on market rules and government price setting. The piece casts doubt on free silver rhetoric and urges voters to oppose it.
The article notes a shift toward lighter bacon hogs over heavy lard hogs. Demand for bacon-type hogs is growing yearly, with export-packers urging farmers to favor this grade for higher profitability and encouraging higher prices for lighter pigs.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Scott's Emulsion and a New Year event at a grocery end. The readable items indicate consumer product references and a likely promotional context without clear dates or full names.
The article argues for narrower gaps in hog grades to meet consumer demand for lean bacon and hams. It notes Canada’s success with bacon hogs sold at higher prices, contrasts Chicago pork quotes, and urges American farmers to shift toward raising lean, peas and potato fed hogs for bacon rather than lard hogs.
Mrs Dr A W Adair of Kellogg visited with the Davis girls last Wednesday and Miss Nellie Russell spent time in Newton visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs James Allum of Kellogg visited friends here Wednesday. May Hitchler stays with Grandma Hitchler at Metz. Frank Snyder returned to Murphy Saturday night for an indeterminate stay. Grandma Morrison visited with granddaughter Mrs John Starrett and attended their anniversary. Rev C F Chambers and Baby Pauline of Maine Ia stay with J D Zink for two weeks. Rev A L Zink returns from Indianola where he attended school. Miss Buckingham of near Prairie City visited Miss Nellie Reynolds last week.
A collage of royal pageantry in Europe contrasts with the American rally when William Jennings Bryan visited Butte. The crowd roared as he challenged gold standard foes, likened to a lion and bear struggle, amid fevered cheers, whistles, and frenzied excitement in the mining camp. Also notes a Virginia cough remedy ad proclaiming its saving power for croupy children.
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