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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
2
Subscription details show one year in advance at 81.00 currency units for the Hamburg area post office listing. The notice marks second class matter status and includes postal handling language.
Democrats pressed for a House inquiry into post office scandals but Republicans blocked the effort. A resolution to send Bristow charges to Teig for committee consideration failed 107 to 111 and will linger unused. The speaker argues this exposes Republican sincerity in the issue and warns the probe would threaten powerful interests. The public may draw its own conclusions.
The piece argues that GOP leaders tout prosperity while labor faces wage cuts and job losses. It cites a Boston Transcript note that Charles Town Navy Yard workers will see pay fall from 2.00 to 1.84 dollars daily, alongside widespread unemployment and factory disbandments.
A Republican editorial argues coal should stay on the free list despite the tariff debate. It cites higher exports in 1903 during the duty suspension, rising imports in early 1908, and benefits to Pacific ports, farmers, and lumbermen, urging that a 67 cent per ton duty return is a trust-driven demand.
The article notes a universal consensus on the construction of an ar sthmian canal. It reflects broad support across factions and emphasizes collective belief in the project’s importance and potential benefits for trade navigation and national development.
Democrats in Congress unite against the administration over the Panama Canal plan. They push for the Nicaragua route, asserting it is safer and cheaper, and vow to block ratification of the Panama treaty until the law for Nicaragua is followed. They threaten to defeat Panama and defend U.S. interests and law.
The article notes Republican Stand Patters resist tariff changes aimed at undercutting trusts during the presidential race. It reports Senators Lodge and Warren proposing free-list items hides and boots to ease pressure for lower duties, and highlights strategic signaling between the two as a response to Massachusetts and Wyoming voices.
Mrs Minnie Walker wife of Rev Cornelius Walker of Austin Minnesota arrived last Saturday to pursue the Kharas treatment. Prof Kharas treats patients from across the middle west.
Advertising copy promoting Dr Dick's Pecan Oil for galls barb wire cuts sore tendons bruises and other injuries for both people and animals. Sold by W W Palmer the harness man. Includes an invitation to request the doctor book.
Cottonwood lumber available in all lengths. See Dr. Bogan or inquire at his farm southwest of town. Also note Hamburg area farms for sale near Hamburg at 80 35 and 40 per acre with long time easy payments. Mention of Mrs. H Y Birkby visiting Frank Davis and E S Reeves family.
Ladies of the Kill Kare Klub hosted a Leap Year party at the city hall on Thursday night. Crepe paper and ribbons created a colorful canopy over the hall while rugs screens and settees formed a parlor like seating area. Dressing rooms were set off at one end and punch flowed as a dance program entertained guests.
The 1904 officers include Frank Brandon as President J Hodges as Vice President Dr G G Chappell as Secretary and G A Waterman as Treasurer. The treasurer reports about $150 on hand and a banquet is planned. The county marriage licenses total since 1903 reaches 1616 with a rising divorce trend.
C F McCracken has opened a lunch counter in his confectionery and tobacco shop with hot and cold meals, new linoleum, and a redesigned counter. Also a church committee requests garment donations for the poor, listing Mrs Noblitt, Mrs Hosfield, Mrs Miller, Mrs Wagner, Mrs Hale, and Mrs Maxted.
James Dimmitt and Grace Edna Wilson wed at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Cole on Thursday afternoon. Elmer Richardson and his wife arrived in town this week for medical treatment and are staying at the Lindell hotel.
C. D. Butterfield traveled to Chicago on Thursday evening for a business trip.
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