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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1895
Page
10
Prominent displays draw crowds at the fair as Chase & Lister, Morgan & Hunter, and Bergman & McKinley showcase harnesses bees and jellies captivate visitors, and an traction engine impresses along the grounds. Board actions on life memberships spark debate while residents plan future trips and attend Sunday school events and community gatherings.
Allen Campbell of Missouri visits near Reasnor while a straw stack social draws crowds. JM Alexander returns from Rhodes for vacation and school. The town notes a three month old baby’s narrow escape, melon hauls to Newton, and various visits. The M E conference appoints Doud to Reasnor. Dr. Oliver treats a boy with a bitten hand. thieves enter Hinshaw Sanders store but little is taken. The fair at Newton draws many locals and the turkey of the Coach Horse Milton Prince is praised. pork entries, poultry exhibits, and fine sheep and goats spotlight the agriculture pageant with multiple named locals and visitors.
An Iowa aunt planning a visit asked if Chamberlain medicines were sold locally. She warned she would bring them herself if not available, noting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Balm and Diarrhoea Remedy have long been trusted in Iowa for colds rheumatism stomach issues and related ailments. Wagley & Sme stock these items in the area.
Pueblo arrival announced for the fourth. The Rock Island runs a through sleeper from Kansas City via Topeka, McFarland, Wichita, Fort Worth and over the Mexican Central to Mexico City. Sent free information to a spa brochure titled Summer Vacations by John Sebastian G Pla.
A varied set of farm offerings near Newton including a 100 acre stock farm selling at $0 per acre, a 286 acre gilt edged farm four miles from Newton with a barn, carriage house and timber, and 80 to 144 acre parcels priced from 42.50 to 37.50 per acre. Several listings mention rolling but productive land, proximity to schools and churches, and favorable terms for buyers.
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