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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
4
The notice records a probate action in which the last will and testament of a named individual is to be examined. Details are garbled but indicate court placement in a given jurisdiction and a date for proceedings or filing.
In a leaked notice from Cel Van Wyk and Son, dates for upcoming sales are listed as February 7 with various names and places referenced. The text appears garbled but indicates sale events and associated parties.
The Pennsylvania railroad promotes a two cent mileage book with 1000 mile tickets valid a year. It claims about 200,010 tickets distributed and notes the popularity of the 20 ticket option across lines in Pittsburg and Buffalo. The text questions why railroads in Iowa and Dakota oppose the 2 cent fare and the 20 mileage books for family use.
The piece attacks the idea of minority nominations under a direct primary system. It argues the plan would force delegates to nominate a candidate with a majority, potentially subverting the popular vote. It criticizes party control and warns of diminished people’s power and Boss removal.
The Sioux City Daily Tribune argues the convention should not award the nomination to a candidate who has only 20 percent support. It warns that such a choice would leave the party with a minority endorsement and questions the legitimacy of a majority nomination under current rules.
A fragmented discussion argues whether petition or nomination fees should fund primary elections. Proponents say fees cover primary costs and deter frivolous candidates, while opponents call for elimination or graduation of fees. Debate touches on biennial elections, candidate placement on ballots, and public funding concerns.
The article argues for direct public naming of nominees rather than proxies, claiming voters should choose governors, senators, and congressmen themselves. It extols the accountability and warns against delegation to intermediaries, citing governance shaped by practical politicians and urging self-reliant citizen action.
Archie Gibson goes to Inwood for the coming year to work. Bertha EHasrsma hosted by Mr G W Lenaluk this week. Moving picture programs and a lecture planned for Friday at the hall. Sara and Mrs Lewis Barth visited relatives at Ros Valley recently. Community updates include farm rents, moving to Fare, and a few farm sales. The Mail Carrier Kernisse route reports nine months of activity with cards, papers, circulars, and stamps sold. local residents comment on the era and anticipate future relocation of a respected family. The Professional Teachers Association will meet in Mawards on June 22–24 with L P Longwell as principal speaker.
Public sale announced for Downs farm three miles northwest of Heyden and near Tull and Matlock. Items listed include 9 head of horses and colts, cattle, hogs, poultry, farm machinery including a new Sure Drop No 2 separator, household furniture, and numerous other articles. Thos T Dawns & Son advertise for further details.
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