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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
4
The piece quotes Wendell Phillips defending a woman condemned to death and argues women should gain voting rights to influence public life. It contends women could contribute to reform through moral influence at home and in politics, challenging male domination in civic duty and wage control.
A local column questions the stance of Roosevelt and party leaders on representation from Iowa in Washington. It challenges readers to consider whether President Roosevelt would subscribe to criticisms and whether national legislators act as revisionists or rate regulators by their own choice.
The Winteau Eagle notes difficulty in building a lasting political machine due to short two year terms for most state and county officers, with Governor exempted to two terms. Sioux County faces pressure from machine builders who fear turnover before the next convention if no primary law is enacted soon.
The Washington Star reports that Gov. LaFollette foresees a 1908 realignment with Democrats backing Republicans and vice versa, while defections stay limited. Analysts doubt a sweeping collapse, noting the old parties' strong hold and the possibility of a new people’s party resembling the 1850s Republican spirit.
The Indianola Herald argues Iowa should adopt a pure food law like Minnesota's. It notes Minnesota bans grocery peddlers from delivering except sugar after inspection. It says residents buy from peddlers thinking they get something for nothing and often pay more for inferior goods.
A fragmentary S'More Locals item lists residents and visitors including Mrs Devaney from Per Wing, J A Wilson on business in Boyden, Rev Vin to Tock Valley, Dr Werkman and wife as Grange City visitors, and Mrs Peter Vandouselaar visiting family in Louis. It mentions furniture promotions at Claertout's, market day inquiries to Ed Weir, and various local travels, church groups, and school staff changes.
Messrs John Téthaken and Henry Meylink returned from a Duluth excursion on Tuesday and enjoyed it. Mrs Claerbous saw the new grandson Ben Dethivers born. Charles Thomassen left for Pella after weeks with Sioux County relatives. J K Powell offers high quality sign writing and repairs. Hull civic events include Mrs Eva Dame's election as State Superintendent for Town Equal Suffrage Association.
While returning from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City a comrade from Elgin Illinois fell ill with cholera morbus in critical condition. J B Toughland of Eldon Iowa says he used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and saved his life. He has used it in immigration work for ten years and endorses it for travelers and homes. Sold by Guy Vandenberg.
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