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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
4
Hull Iowa newspaper notice for weekly edition with postal entry and subscription terms. Advertising rates listed per line. Publisher B K Tamplin signs off with printing details.
Henry Hospers leads the candidate field for sheriff with a vigorous, self-driven campaign. The article endorses self-help and argues for a strong second term for incumbents where due, criticizing weak opposition and urging support for those who actively pursue office.
The piece weighs Gov Boies as a potential Democratic candidate amid factional tensions. It notes opposition fears he would shun a despairing bid, discusses free silverists and Cleveland Democrats influencing the convention, and suggests the ex governor remains an unsettled political factor.
The La Mare Sentinel charges that Welly Wells has garbled Sioux County Democratic resolutions and lacks control over the county party. It asserts Sioux County Democrats stand high among the state and warns Wells cannot lead the flock.
Adam Atzinger of Louisville describes large volunteer committees for the upcoming national encampment. Plans include melting two Civil War cannons to strike medallions, a mammoth star spangled procession, and a 1000 roast dinner. Spared by cost, schools in Louisville Jeffersonville and New Albany will offer cots if hotels fall short.
Unclear text notes a Swedish paper in Sons City and references a person named Mac or Me Cormack in a fragmented dialogue about religion and humor. The passage is incomplete with no verifiable event or outcome.
The district press voices strong support for Henry Hospers of Sioux County as the Iowa Senate representative. Across democratic populist and republican lines, endorsements hail him as upright and capable for the district’s work. Leading Democrats inquire about the race, while the Republican nominee receives broad praise from the press.
Editor Junkin and Treasurer Thayer canvass Hull and Rock Valley last Monday as candidates multiply across the county. The scene hints at a tense prelude to the upcoming political campaign and the heated contest ahead.
John Merrin says a firm seat in the Boydensebook remains preferable to a new bid by the COO Ven ion. He will keep his position as director despite an offer of renomination to the legislature.
The message from Doon urges ending factional quarrels and restoring fraternal feeling. It warns that town prosperity depends on harmony among Merchants, business leaders, and townspeople and condemns slander and discord as harmful to the community’s progress.
In a discussion attributed to John Da Witt Warner, arguments against free silver are presented, warning that pegging to gold keeps capital idle and restricts lending. The piece contrasts regional confidence in a monetary standard with fears of depreciated silver and the impact on investment and prosperity.
Reform club sound currency pamphlet No 16 argues against free coinage in plain terms. Ex Congressman John De Witt Warner opposes main points. The piece promotes wide distribution and 5 cent price from Reform club New York. Also notes theft at Sheldon Mall, Dorr Harvey debate wrap, and railroad excursion plans for a state convention. A man suffers cramp colic. Chamberlain’s remedy helps.
The item highlights local druggists Anderson & Knapp selling Chamberlains Pain Balm and other remedies. It notes a Thompson near Clinton poisoning incident with no fatalities, a yacht race report favoring Defender, and praise from G G Strong and M Sartman for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
A long running local writer delivers another column as the paper highlights editorial pieces, scientific notes, and market reports. The feature spans farm stock notes and reliable market data, continuing a quarter century of service.
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