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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
4
An OCR damaged fragment shows subscription terms and political announcements. G F Shoemaker seeks county treasurer nomination subject to Republican county convention. Also a notice from P L Yan? Wre announcing a candidacy for sheriff under GOP process.
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican maneuvers in Iowa with Cedar Rapids convention talk for governor and Wa tinged debates over wheat prices and party strategy. It notes Soren Listoe’s Rotterdam post and a critique of Fred White coverage, while musing on the Alaska border dispute and potential arbitration.
The piece critiques Fred White and his Tree River campaign in Iowa. It cites Ex Gov Boies and his view that the silver issue is dead, noting Democratic leaders wavering between backing White or deserting his standard as they confront a stagnant political landscape.
The passage criticizes Iowa political figures bound to a party who abandoned core principles. It argues that Iowa's democracy, led by Fred White, followed Bryan and Chicago convention dogma to the detriment of the free silver issue, calling for a break from that delusion.
Sioux City has negotiated a loan of 256000 dollars at 44 percent to refinance that amount of the city's indebtedness which now draws 6 percent. The faction says money is easier and easing money signals a wave of prosperity.
The district should consider E. Boomer for the supervisorship. He is a practical farmer, and unable to canvass the district now. Farmers are urged to support him at the conven tion and participate in the day of the Ireton convention.
The Alton Democrat Resolutors mock Sioux County politics as Bill Nye and Bill Arp humorists mock the Democratic camp. Bill Nye is called Bill now by dosed fans, while the Iowa scene and Sioux conventions fuel his comic relief as he taunts rivals.
The piece notes Governor candidate Dr. Baton of Des Moines may be ineligible and recalls ministers entering politics. It cites Henry Gray Dead of Iowa once famed as a political figure and comments on tariff changes causing mills to pause for repairs. Democratic papers are accused of misrepresentation about tariff effects.
A historical note argues profanity among Union soldiers was far less than peacetime life. It credits inspiration to home and duty, not oaths, with officers and men praying and supporting the cause amid battles. The piece stresses diverse creeds and unity under the old flag.
Hawarden and Orange City institutes end today as four week courses close. Sioux Center visitor Herbert Harrington readies threshing gear for autumn work. Clair Dez heads to Clinton for Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge with Chicago stop en route. Local lore covers tornado damage, county valuations, and political nods in Lyon Obrien districts.
The strike outcome brings joy nationwide with broad sympathy for the workers. The peaceful action shows labor can win aims with less friction by avoiding violence, while markets see abundant corn cucumbers watermelons and cholera morbus.
The excavation for the new mill has been made and the stone work on the foundation will be completed this week. After that the contractor will start the super structure and Mr. Rupperle says home carpenters will receive preference for the labor, a wise ruling.
In the District Court of Iowa Sioux County September Term 1897 J. D. Leveninsox attorney for plaintiff serves notice that on or before July 20 1897 the petition in the case of G W Froelich plaintiff v E F Norman et al defendants seeks damages of 344 92 dollars plus interest from July 4 1897 and 55 75 100 dollars with 8 percent interest plus an attachment writ against defendant B M Norman. If not answered by September term starting September 27 1897 default and judgment will be entered.
Local business Tuttle and Stutzman announce they are standing by for calls and inquiries. They invite customers to reach out promptly for service.
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