17 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
1
Delta county fruit bearing farms listed at 500 to 1000 dollars per acre with raw land near Crawford water rights priced 30 to 34 dollars per acre. Buy now and bearing orchards will be as valuable as any. Write Sipma Crawford Colorado for details and note it appeared in the Hull Index.
A series of reform era notices from Sioux County Republicans urging voters to nominate candidates for county offices at the June Primaries. Names include GLERIT King, W. Sterrenburg, Joan Jongewaard, George T. Hatley, M. Virtilin, A. Bersigan, and others seeking clerk, recorder, sheriff, county attorney, auditor, and representative posts with pledges to serve lawfully and without favoritism.
The note suggests Boies cannot barry Sheldon by more than 74 votes, implying Hubbard has little to fear from his own run. The writer wishes for stronger opposition in the district, reflecting political tensions and expectations ahead of the election.
The Hawarden Independent notes Brinty Bores' congressional candidacy fails to excite the public, while Willis Overhelser in the Sibley Gazette is among the few outside O'Brien county promoting the Sheldon statesman. It mocks readers for relying on Democratic papers for information.
Frimvhar Bell argues that if Nick Barkentat is nominated and elected he will fill the office with credit and honor to himself and constituents. The piece implies support or familiarity with the bell’s stance and criticizes unclear opposition.
The region debates party motives in congressional district contests as Billy Boies faces opposition and Eleventh district voters resist backers. New contenders include A TePashke for State Senator and H VerSteeg for county auditor, with VerSteeg praised for integrity and long Sioux County roots.
A reader asserts Iowa farmers require a tougher voice in Washington to secure a treaty opening European meat markets. Allison is described as powerful enough to pressure Senate ratification, aiming to benefit agricultural exporters amid a decade of policy debate.
A Times-Republike item notes Senator Allison vows to press a trade treaty, risking public pressure to force Senate action and a shift in meat market competition. Also, a fire at Weary Van den Top’s farm destroyed barn hoghouse and cattle sheds with $1000 in losses and $20 policy, while Grandma Miller visits Bigelow relatives.
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