21 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
1
The piece outlines bids for a Dutch Reformed church erection, notes committee rights to reject bids, and lists numerous local residents, staff changes, and community updates. It mentions meetings scheduled for April and confirms personnel shifts at schools and local banks along with weather and travel items.
Des Moines Iowa April 18 1809 reports a warm first half of the week followed by cooler days yet an overall warmer average. Drying winds speed soil improvement and field work with wheat sowing and other grains progressing though moisture delays in the south. Winter wheat conditions remain mostly unfavorable.
In Cedar Rapids the local paper argues that persistent advertising builds business. It cites Wanamaker's Philadelphia campaigns as proof, noting 168 columns weekly across major papers. The piece contrasts advertisers thriving with those who avoid ads and mentions rising stave prices impacting wages.
A Britt Tribune column contrasts past hardship with present prosperity. It notes shifts from outdoor cooking by tramps to stove works, declines in coal costs, and changes in consumer demand. It laments political rhetoric on free trade and silver, and ends with a quip on Terra del Fuego prices.
Lyon County Republicans name Hon. E. C. Roach of this city as their candidate to the senatorial convention for the district including Osceola O'Brien Lyon and Sioux counties. Roach has long served in state politics from 1880 onward and is praised for leadership and party service. The Lyon delegation seeks victory with cross-county support and promises to push Roach's nomination and election.
The Prohibitoriots of Bidaz Co. are called to meet at Vietho's Hall in Ircoi on Friday May ath as BP. M. to elect 4 delegates and alter ftates to the Des Moines state convention on May 25 and 24. Alan to transact other business. Friends of Aheacause invited. Order of Committers. Ronald Stuart, Gen’l Secretary.
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