This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
4
The Hull Index notes candidates for county treasurer sheriff and governor mentions J Sugema kel Emron InprEx Van We and LM Shaw. It praises the republican convention prospects and states no preference among candidates while asserting faith in Cedar Rapids delegates.
A South Dakota newspaper discusses divides over free trade and protectionism. It notes Democratic shifts away from free trade, praises early backers of the American system, and weighs local Republican nomination prospects for a Sioux County position, highlighting F. D. Brown of Hospers as a leading potential candidate.
The candidate’s growing appeal is described as a sign of prosperity while opponents mock party events. The piece accuses Democratic papers of obstinacy and failing to acknowledge revived business activity and renewed enterprise as the era of low prices ends.
A critique of Democratic Party rhetoric on the protective policy and postwar prosperity. The author argues Republicans did not claim instant restoration, cites delays and chaos. claims Democratic papers mislead readers about new enterprises, coal strikes, and economic progress to block recovery.
Col L M Marlin declares the National Democratic Party in Iowa will attract broad support this fall if it avoids adventure and stays aligned with the Jeffersonian fold. Reports from across the state indicate Democrats drift from the silver cause to regroup under party lines led by Fred White and his peers.
The Dutch plan a vast dyke to reclaim two thirds of the Zuyder Zee lands linking North Holland to Friesland. Two routes were studied with the southern option via Enkhuizen and Urk favored as cheaper and faster. Construction would begin near Amsterdam’s outskirts once government is organized.
The article outlines plans to create a grand canal system with double dyke lines near Oldhohuizen, using sand banks and steam pumps to pump out water. Towers, windmills, and stone masonry walls will defend and manage water, with later stages adding parallel dykes and pumping stations. The project aims to turn sandy wasteland into fertile land, boost irrigation, and transform Holland’s map and economy, with Dutch farms supplying ballast and a vast reclamation effort reshaping the country.
An old account recalls how the Southern Sea flooded Holland turning lands into piers and peninsulas from Fleva Lake to coastal drainage. It notes historic cities lost, later drainage schemes, and compares the folly and scale to great works like the Suez Canal. It also mentions a local district court notice and civil case dates in 1597.
In Columbus Pueaday the Ohio populistic convention saw fusion and anti fusion factions clash. The anti fusion side led in the row and in organization and in the nomination of state officers. Coxey will race for governor.
A brief, garbled OCR fragment mentions the wall and lights, with unclear references to a display or event. Names, dates, or locations are not discernible. Further readable text needed to provide a proper summary.
In a Detroit Free Press item a relieved Susie learns her papa has tied the knot for her as Annie-Darling frets about the rope ladder. The scene captures a domestic moment with light humor and gentle assurance.
Proprietors of the Main St. Meat Market advertise constant stock and on hand service with a friendly call to customers to give them a ring.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.