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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
For Governor J. B. Sullivan of Creston Lieutenant Governor D. B. Butler of Iowa county Supt Public Instruction A. E. McCook of Howard were listed in the ticket alongside other state candidates.
Fremont County Democrats announce a Republican style county convention to nominate candidates for county offices. The meeting is set for Wednesday at a local hall in Sidney at 7:00 a.m. with township caucuses to select delegates and report to a county convention.
The article argues Hamburg has been unfairly portrayed by rival media in Iowa. It attributes misrepresentation to jealousy among competitors and to tolerated smears within the community. It notes local merchants’ vitality and cites moral mediocrity in surrounding papers as fueling defamatory coverage.
The piece urges Hamburg residents to sustain a moral and municipal reform effort. It praises recent church construction and lecture programs, notes prohibition of immoral venues, and proposes a funded winter chautauqua course featuring nationally recognized speakers to elevate the city’s social and intellectual atmosphere.
Readers defend city council while urging action on city hall repairs. They note public discourse is not personal attack and cite the second floor plastering and smoking marks as evidence of neglect. The writer stresses residents have right to discuss officials’ duties and push for improvements.
The speaker blasts the city for poverty hindering essential repairs while criticizing $4,163 monthly council salaries. Hamburg is urged to improve fire protection, street paving, weed control, and street sewerage to boost revenues and sanitation, with a call for exemplar conduct by council members.
Announcement favors H B Williams for treasurer. Known in Fremont county and especially the south half. Praised for democracy integrity and ability as reasons for nomination by the democratic county convention.
The proposed amendment would set general elections at two year intervals after 1906, with half the election costs saved and reduced political agitation. The author predicts most nonpolitical voters will oppose the amendment.
The post office department announced a rule requiring at least 100 families to justify a new rural free delivery route with a maximum 25 mile length. As a result, few new routes are expected, particularly in western states, leaving localities in Iowa disappointed.
HK B Wintiams declares self as candidate for nomination to treasurer subject to the will of the Democratic county convention.
An individual announces candidacy for the sheriff nomination subject to the will of the electorate and local party rules. The statement identifies Frep Rector as the announcing party and notes the process is to follow the party and election procedures.
The article notes General Shafter's retirement in October 1899 and describes a laudatory order prepared by Secretary Root for General Miles, praising him as a soldier who contributed more to American military glory than any man since Grant, a claim President Roosevelt reportedly tore up.
The report notes Jeffries was nominated on the tenth ballot and warns that if the champion stays off stage there could be a lingering desire to forgive him.
A fragmented report notes supporters at Colorado Springs loudly cheer as a young man is praised as the next Democratic president designating Miles as a likely candidate. The scene emphasizes a hopeful political momentum without detailing dates or organizational names.
Embalmed beef likely to climb several points following the retirement of Miles, with market analysts noting adjusted demand and supplier expectations. The development could impact pricing in regional meat markets as buyers reassess trends.
The best way to feed corn to young chickens is cracked or crushed. A good dust bath helps keep fowls in good condition. Clear raw corn meal wet with water is not good for young ducklings. Destroy the nest of a sitting hen as soon as the chickens are a day old and give her a new nest. Separate early and raise pullets to boost value by at least 25 percent. If more than one breed is kept, keep them separate and confined part of the time. Keep young turkeys dry until about eight weeks old as dampness is almost fatal.
The article notes little importance attached to religious training of Japanese children as parents’ beliefs matter little. children rarely participate. It describes minimal temple visits and rituals, with vague notions of merit, while homes often display kamidana altars to household deities Daikoku and Ebisu.
A reader notes Newfoundland lacks any reptiles including snakes frogs and lizards while neighboring Nova Scotia and Cape Breton abound with these animals. The letter highlights no squirrels porcupines mice or lynx seen in Newfoundland and contrasts with nearby provinces.
An intimate friend challenges pride after a courtroom victory. The lawyer defends the win, saying the affair proves insight and resolve. The exchange highlights personal tensions around legal success and perceived righteousness.
A Humorous snippet from Lestio's Weekly notes Noltt and Wisewell discussing patience and travel. The passage humorously recalls Wisewell carrying a grass meter on a family vacation, implying practical or comic wisdom in daily life.
In a Washington Star clipping Mr. Meckton questions Blama about a claim regarding his wife being his rank. Henrietta overhears and calls the remark a blind indignant attack on her, provoking sharp reactions.
A poor country doctor’s daughter travels to New York for a social dinner with a renowned surgeon. She blushes at table etiquette, observes a tempting silver backdrop, and endures a prying hostess who uses humor to ease her embarrassment. A final gesture of goodwill closes the evening.
The piece explains how iris color changes mainly due to disease such as acute iritis which clouds fibers and contracts the pupil revealing brownish white specks. It notes that iris color shifts when pigment color in iris cells changes and that the sclera can appear red from disease or injury.
A Melbourne Presbyterian report recounts student debates on original sin versus actual sin. Answers range from Adam and Abel to definitions of obedience and Providence, sparked by a bequest from Allan the wealthy Australian Scotsman for perpetual prizes in biblical knowledge.
The article advises wearing seamless stockings and fine calf uppers, avoiding excessive foot heating and frequent shoe changes. It suggests sweet oil or iodine for soreness, and using copper sulfate sticks for troublesome bunions. It notes pare away dead skin and cauterization, with a brief painful operation but lasting relief afterward.
The article defines the open sea as waters outside any country's jurisdiction, governed by international law. It notes that the high seas extend beyond inland limits, including areas like the Great Lakes, which are treated as high seas in this context.
Guests complain about long waits as restaurant staff begin a strike. Proprietor explains the delay and mentions the workers have gone on strike, with a guest noting they were unaware of the stoppage. Report appears in the Chicago Tribune.
The Bin Francisco Bulletin reports Adeline Wis Feenan debating how to pronounce a list of Aishee words. The exchange questions the practicality of vocalizing the long string, ending with a remark about demonstrating pronunciation abilities.
Town Topics quotes the Walduskdey Rascal expressing a desire for not just a pretty girl but a good one. The remark reflects a playful, boastful wit characteristic of the period.
Legal notice to Benjamin Bowman and listed heirs and others that Alexander Keyes seeks to quiet title to three described tracts in Fremont County Iowa. The petition asserts long term adverse possession and seeks dismissal of any claims by defendants or heirs and a court decree barring their interests. Publication ordered in Fremont Dime-Cat for six weeks starting July 1903.
Susan L Vyse sues to quiet title to lotting of Hamburg Iowa in Fremont County claiming ownership through long possession and color of title. Defendants James W Pope Alvira Ball Joseph Dunn Thomas Farmer Stephen Shackleton and unknown heirs are notified to appear or risk default. Mortgage liens from several parties are claimed paid and barred by statute. Publication ordered six weeks in Vermont Democrat Hamburg Iowa.
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