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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
3
Election results show reduced Republican majorities nationwide with Democratic momentum noted for 1904. Fremont county swung Republican on state level yet Democrats won all county offices except county attorney, Norcutt defeated by twenty five. full Democratic turnout could have shifted the count by four to five hundred votes.
A local note praises Gilmore as an unbeatable vote getter in Fremont County amid aBeacon attack. It speculates on federal control of the telegraph by the Post Office and rails against party shifts. Also reports a rich Big Four Mining strike near Central City with ore valued at $1200 per ton and shares held by Bamburg men.
The Black Hills party includes G. M. Beal Hi A Noble Frank Bronson St J F Baldwin from Council Bluffs J P Beach and forecast M F Tyler of Fort Collins Colo to meet in Central City. Mr J W Dalby is on site already overseeing the companies' interests. Hamburg party secured valuable property with flattering prospects.
A farmer near Creston in Union county reports sand in Grand river bottom east of town yielding gold dust. After analysis shows about five dollars per ton, he plans mining if results hold. A Fremont county farmer near Hamburg also found gold in sand but has not acted yet.
Queen Quality boots and women's footwear are showcased at Butterfield’s store offering stylish options for all tastes. Shoppers can explore comfort and fashion across a range of sizes and styles in the current selection.
The Savannah News recounts Civil War and earlier examples of women disguising themselves as men to serve. Notable cases include Christian Cavenagh of England, Dr James Barry’s British army service, Mrs Lindley of Ohio, and Christina queen of Sweden, illustrating courage, deception, and varied fates across battles from Landen to Bull Run and beyond.
A playful exchange quoted from the Philadelphia North American depicts a bride asking her groom to promise that, should they divorce after a reasonable period, his ambitious brothers who are just starting in law will represent them. The line captures light hearted views on marriage and family.
Births noted as Frank Johnson and wife welcome a son on October 27. Officials Dixon and Vowell visit Hamburg for business. Mrs Lovelady hosts a gathering with refreshments. A state examiner inspects the poor farm ahead of improvements aimed at humane care. Barn raising injures Charley Younts who now uses a cane. Baptist ladies raise $40 selling aprons. Maccabees tent thriving as farmers prep for corn husking. District court in session with Judge Macy. Social visits include Vesta Bobbitt and Ima Yowell to Hamburg, Mattie Brower and Lottie Lair in Sid ney. Igor Miner and Ametia Fritz wed near Hamburg and move to Sidney. Sam Holmes of Hamburg conducts business in Sidney. Bessie Lanforthi and Mabel Roddh visit friends in Sidney.
The passage extols Puget Sound as a favored part of the United States with fascinating history grand scenery productive industries and a mild climate. It notes the area’s potential to become a leading seaport and manufacturing region and promotes Wonderland 1902 by Northern Pacific Railway offering insights for readers.
A measuring party hosted by Y P S C E of the Presbyterian church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Baldwin on Friday evening, November 14, 1902. The event invites attendees to measure themselves on a door or wall, with a penny-per-foot and extra penny per inch scheme, offering candies, fishing, music and pleasure.
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