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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
4
The Fontenelle Observer warns county officials to enforce state laws amid new measures. An exchange column questions the popularity of income tax and suggests the president’s name matters less than congressional action.
The 32 million dollar Waters-Pierce Co. fine in Texas tops publicized penalties when compared to Landis. The Sioux City Journal notes the Texas sanction, while modest in size, became the largest ever imposed on and paid by an American corporation.
The piece denounces growing appropriations and deficits while calling for genuine reform to curb taxes and waste. It critiques top heavy salaries and bureaus and argues for reducing costs to ease the burden on taxpayers, urging accountability from all levels of government.
Victory No 2 last Saturday as Hull High School defeated Orange City High School 5 to 4 in one inning. Hull players celebrated the scalp while noting they had to win to maintain their reputation after a close contest and better play from their side.
The column bundles notes on school sports, old and new suits, and a free postcard with a five cent purchase at the Index office. Local remarks offer health, travel, and household ventures, plus social calls, farm sales, and community events from Hull and surroundings.
The article reports Mayor Henry I showing improvement and able to move in bed and adjust from a recumbent to a sitting position in a wheelchair. If his recent trend continues, he may be out of the house before the next issue.
Miss Clara Henry has been engaged to teach the Sanborn south side school for the coming year at forty dollars per month. She is described as a capable and efficient educator. The Odd Fellows lodge announced a brand new repair of their hall and a complete new outfit of paraphernalia.
The nephew of Franz Gunnink, J Netjes, recently arrived from the Netherlands. An income of ten millions is reported. authorities consider plans to raise taxes in Germany while praising certain economical features of our government.
A 220 acre farm located a little over a mile from town offers good improvements and full cultivation. Priced at 387 50 per acre with rent terms including the farm. For further particulars inquire of C N Sawyer Hull Iowa.
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