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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet shows passenger trains labeled North South and daily services, with numbers like No 28 No 27 No 21 and freight No 92. Times such as 11:28 and 4:00 p.m appear amid stray letters and garbled text, suggesting timetable data and railroad initials C B and Q R R.
Hamburg Iowa City Council passes Ordinance No 158 establishing a sidewalk on the south side of Dp Street along the north line of Block 108. The sidewalk must be built of approved material and completed within thirty days after publication and all conflicting ordinances are repealed. Mayor R C Campbell and City Clerk August Wagner attest.
Ordinance No 157 amends pricing for city cemetery lots in Hamburg Iowa. It changes section A to 15 dollars and B and D to 5 and 10 dollars respectively, with part of section C now 3 dollars per lot and rest reserved for individual graves. The measure becomes effective after publication.
A violent storm and heavy rains hit Shenandoah Iowa at 4 30 yesterday causing partial wreckage to several businesses and a power house roof blown away plunging the city into darkness. Farmland flooding and cattle losses followed as tracks and roads flooded and the river rose.
Witness Lt J H Holden admitted the log did not show a message to Schley about the Spanish fleet at Cienfuegos as claimed by the Eagle and Captain McCalla. Other officers from Iowa, Massachusetts, and flying squadron discuss the campaign while Colon remains tense and naval work progresses slowly.
The October 1 corn condition averaged 52.01 nationwide, down from 61.70 last month, with Indiana Illinois Missouri Kansas Nebraska better by 2 points and Ohio by 8, while many southern states fell. Oats yield projected at 25.1 bushels per acre vs 29.6 previous year, quality at 83.7. No wheat report yet pending producer returns and final agent reports.
Albert Farris 23, a groom of three days, shot himself at his Omaha apartment 2921 Leavenworth. The bullet pierced the left lung, near the heart. he is reported to recover if no septic condition arises. A Lincoln warrant accused him of irregularities and securing money on chattel mortgages. W N Kenyon of Chicago also died by own action in Hanscom Park.
A national purity group vows to oppose vice after a two day Chicago convention ended with a committee empowered to convene again and broaden the movement. The committee lists presidents from major purity societies including B S Steadwell LaCrosse Elizabeth S Grannis New York O Edward Janney Baltimore and Mrs J B Caldwell Chicago.
Grains ruled dull awaiting the government report with December wheat a shade lower, December corn unchanged, deciduous oats higher. Provisions closed 2144 ic lower as traders weighed futures and cash quotes for No. 2 red and white oats and various wheat grades.
Cattle receipts total 0,000 with 1,000 extra and 750 westerns, fat steers strong, other items dull and lower. Good to prime steers 4.0 4.85, stockers 2.0 4.25, cows 1.25 5.00, calves 2.50 6.25, Texas steers 2.00 3.75, western steers 8.05 5.50. Hog receipts 18,000 today, 15,000 tomorrow, leftovers 4,000, bidding mixed to steady for packers, heavy loins 6.20 6.60, bulk sales 0.20 0.20. Sheep receipts 13,000, wethers 50 0.60, ewes 2.75 3.00, lambs 2.50 5.10, western lambs 3.25 4.85.
Oct 10 market rounds show cattle receipts around 10 700 at Kansas City with mixed gains across classes and top hog price near 6 55. South Omaha reports cattle 8 800 steady with Texas steers strong to 74 80, hogs 6 10 to 6 15, lambs 3 75 to 4 50. St Joseph also reports mixed cattle and hog moves with Texana and westerns differing by locality.
Farragut residents report illnesses including Vansant and Mrs. Maranville while others visit relatives in Burlington and Des Moines.Farm business shifts include Ed Foster farm sale to Milo Griffin and a land sale to Hiram Phipps at 875 per acre. Community events feature a Brown's Friday party and a reception for the new Methodist minister Rev. Volley with a large turnout.
Miss Mame Smith visited in our town while Rev. Howard of Sidney was in the city on Monday. Several residents and visitors are noted including Miss Rose Oline from Sidney visiting Miss Nan Cowger, Miss Grace Smith to Shenandoah, and Miss Della Granger in Essex. A serious assault occurred when Julius Winkler and neighbor Mr Phillips argued over cattle. Phillips threw a brick, injuring Winkler near the eye. Dr. Hatten says the wound could have been fatal if higher. Winkler will be out for some time.
A mix of local ads and light dialogue notes includes Farm Loans at 5 percent with callable terms through real estate broker A. B. Noble of Hamburg Iowa. It also features chat about marriage indecision, humorous lines about expensive tastes, health ads for De Witt's Hazel Salve and Morley’s Wonderful Eight, and promotions for Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with Bartlett & Doyle as sellers.
Short reads list residents traveling to Omaha and Nebraska City. Include visits by Mrs. J E Brown and Mrs. Chas Kidd, and a lecture by Prof. Schley in Omaha. Also mentions church work, new ads, a danc ing school start, and building activity for Chas Lewis.
An old advertisement likens children to young plants and promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a fertilizer that helps children grow in flesh strength blood and mind. The copy invites readers to request a free sample and lists price points for purchase.
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