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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Country editors note many fairs and celebrations request promotion. A few still offer free puffs, but most now require paid ads. Editors urge fairs to pay for advertising to sustain local paper placements.
McGregor city officials appealed to the state for disaster relief funds after a June 20 flood and wind event left residents homeless. The request targets aid for housing and emergency needs.
The ticket lists William Jennings Bryan for president and candidates for federal and local offices. Hon Claude Porter is named for U S Senate, Hon Fred White for governor, Hon W G Sears for Congress in the Eleventh District, Hans Moeller for Representative 49th district, P R Schaap for county sheriff, A F Steffen for county auditor, W J Brakamp for county treasurer, Mike McKally Hawarden for Supervisor 1st, William Dealy Treton for Supervisor 2nd, William Shimp Boyden for Supervisor South, and Melvin B Smith Rock Valley for Supervisor 5th.
Detroit police believe they trail Mrs Belle Gunness of Laporte Ind as a murderer on her Indiana farm. Two young women Lulu Raymond and Grace Benson, in custody, met Gunness, whose supposed body was burned. Police say the women's statements suggest she is alive and name others to locate. They expect a more definite announcement in a day or two.
A writer appeals to Dutch and foreign born readers to understand American Fourth of July celebrations. He stresses the need for true Yankee patriotism rooted in family history and national struggle, condemning violence or property destruction as insane.
Des Moines delegates asserted a win for progressives at a spring Iowa convention. They disputed standpatters and praised the tariff stance, saying the progressive wing retained control of the state central committee and key offices despite limited nominations.
Rock Valley reports a grand Fourth with a six block parade featuring many floats and best representations of local business. Address by H E Dunn drew praise as the day included races dances fireworks and a long evening at Foppes hall.
Residents from Leota Minnesota visited relatives in nearby towns and joined the Rock Valley celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Boone welcomed a newborn daughter born July 5. The Langhout grove picnic drew about 30 attendees. Gerrit and Marie Schouten hosted a cousins gathering. Myra Cable and Harry traveled to Hudson for the Fourth. Rev. Vanderlick and daughter were part of the local observances.
A fragment explains how the president’s 50 000 annual pay is delivered by a treasurer’s messenger to the White House, with eight checks of 4166.67 and four of 4166.66, noting monthly shortfalls. It also reflects on religion and church community.
The Dakota Framer Leader notes erratic midseason weather affecting crops in South Dakota. The writer jokes about grafting web feet on chickens and planting mud turtles while hoping moisture will revive yellowing corn. Weather shifts from sun to rain drive a lighthearted, rural reflection on farming conditions.
Readable items describe visitors and travels around Hull including Mrs Victories visiting Minnesota parents, Miss Florence Mackie visiting Sheldon and Alton, Miss Eva Fox and Ada Fox visiting brother Harry in Randall Nebraska, Mrs Fred Hall visiting Sheldon with Grandma Rowe, and Fred Steffen's planned two week Dakota outing. Community events include a new addition to the Christian Reformed Church and the local automobile parade planning.
Byron and Will Still visit their father in Hull while Byron arrives on Wednesday. Harry Rombough begins a new addition to his north Hull residence. Groupe and Fred Lensink left Friday for Sioux City, where they were seen.
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