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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
2
The fragment notes a Hamburg Iowa subscription offer entered January 22 1904 at the post office as second class matter. It lists a one year in advance price of 1.00 dollars.
The price pressure shifts with wages falling while necessities rise. Smoot, a Republican, will keep his senate seat despite ongoing protests against him.
A local notice states that citizens must obtain a dance license at a cost of 15 fer gapita. The rule applies to all who wish to perform or dance in public spaces, reflecting new civic regulations.
A Japanese officer notes that small soldiers can shoot as accurately as larger ones, while larger soldiers present better targets. the quote contrasts the efficacy of small versus big troops under different flags in battle.
In a fall campaign clash, Gov. Cummins rejects GOP claims of a lie and accuses ex-Auditor Merriam and Special Examiner Beechler of high handed robbery of insurance companies totaling $22,000, urging legislative investigation.
The author argues farming is a safe start for a young man with funds and education. With ten thousand dollars a farmer can invest in soil, diversify crops, and improve stock while pursuing reading and study. Farming offers health, vigor, and moral cultivation alongside financial reward.
Mr Gaines introduces a bill to repeal all taxes and restrictions on free trade in leaf tobacco. It would permit anyone to buy and sell any quantity and allow growers to grow cure twist and sell their own tobacco.
The article argues heavy leaf tobacco taxes and strict rules force growers into the hands of the tobacco trust. It traces the law to wartime measures that were not lifted, threatening small growers with licensing and penalties for any alteration of tobacco before sale.
Eighteen thousand workers are laid off in three months by fifteen Chicago railroads. The South Deering plant of International Harvester announces a ten percent wage cut for 1 500 employees next week. Steel trusts and producers plan 15 to 20 percent wage reductions affecting 125000 workers. The piece ends with a call to endure hardship in the era of prosperity.
Why pay rent when lands that will yield corn wheat rye oats or barley as your southwest Iowa land will can be bought so cheaply and on easy terms. Buy now while it is yet cheap. Get the raise in value on your farm and own a home of your own. Write HK W Runyon or C W Mitchell Sidney Iowa Homeseekers' & Investors' Union Orchard Neb 24 of
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