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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
Burlington Hawkeye notes the lingering use of the circle ballot, urges quick replacement by voting machines. It discusses the state educational board and possible members, cites the Charles City Intelligencer’s stance, and critiques a $160000 grandstand appropriation as monumentally foolish though not the worst option.
Sioux City Journal reports opponents of the initiative and referendum argue delaying daylight saloon law would spare the public from turmoil until voters can decide. The remark suggests postponement if the measure were enacted.
Sioux City Journal notes three Balkema bills passed in Des Moines while no Klay bills gained approval. It suggests a push to secure passage for a valued bill after committee rejection and questions whether national happiness matches reported praise. It cites clergy sentiments and local impact in small plots.
The legislature approves acts requiring fire escapes in hotel rooms and lodging houses, penalties for injuries on highways, penalties for obstructing public highways with broken glass, and a ban on minors under 16 using cigarettes on premises. It also asks Congress to call a constitutional convention for proposing amendments.
A jumble of notices covers medical cures, postal promos, bee transport, job updates, weather impacts on seeding, watch purchases, visits by residents, telephone company hiring, and council actions. Highlights include Ernest Settle joining Howarden Telephone, E R Bos back at the bench after a illness, Mayoral resignations in Hull, and plans for upcoming county institute meetings with premium incentives for top corn crops.
Palm Sunday confirmation at Linegn township German school under Rev Paul Bunge. Eleven children from the first class, including Fred Hinsch and Mary Tiedemann, were confirmed and took Holy Communion for the first time as a large congregation prayed and sang.
The article discusses a debate where the negatives won, delaying free text books in public schools. It notes upcoming events including a Saturday game against Orange City on April 17 and a Philomathiana program on April 30. Community support for the high school is urged.
A garbled report from the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald describes reform efforts stalling as progress halted. It attributes the failure to a Republican majority in the legislature and partisan peanut politician rhetoric.
A fragmented note from GN Sawyer Hull Index office argues for land investments with figures like 175 per acre and 7.50 per acre in Moons. It promises yearly revenue from held land and urges early investment to reap gains.
A 220 acre farm a little over 2 miles from town is offered at 87.50 dollars per acre. The property has light improvements and is entirely under cultivation. The rent is paid with the farm and will be sold soon. For details inquire of C N Sawyer Hull Iowa.
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