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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
4
Town Clerk invites bids for street crossings work to be received by 7 PM August 9 1910. Specifications are on file in the Clerk's office for bidders to consult before submitting proposals.
The piece critiques Attorney General Byers and praises the progressive record in Congress. It notes eastern views on Governor Carroll and calls for a strong 200+ member progressive endorsement. It argues the primary law is imperfect but superior to boss-led caucuses and urges a frank party platform reflecting Taft era policies.
A Sioux City Journal critique questions Iowa Republican state convention choices while highlighting the First Indiana district’s endorsement of the Payne tariff and Beveridge's oratorical reputation. It urges civic patriotism and quotes the Athenian oath urging integrity and public duty.
Walker argues that American railroads haul both mail and express cars in the same trains and the government pays railroads three to five times more for moving mail than private express firms pay. He notes railroads are public post roads and criticizes the cost imbalance.
The piece argues Congress fixed mail rates while express charges are set by agreements among express and railroad firms. It accuses big corporations of funding campaigns and lawmakers of serving those interests over the public welfare. It mocks current leaders and policies as staged for public belief during a tense political era.
The column argues that party loyalty divides public service, noting Mayor Gaynor’s reaction when informed a city judgeship appointee was a Republican. It frames patriotism as loyalty to all citizens over party.
A republication quotes George Washington warning against party spirit and notes the Sioux City News urging free voters. It contrasts Democratic and Republican viewpoints and criticizes party systems as a bugaboo to frighten fools. The piece reflects early American concerns over partisan division and voter independence.
A promotion offers a free $1,000 four cylinder car to the winner of a popularity contest run by The Lions City Daily News on October 1. Entrants may receive cash if they enter and comply with rules. The notice notes upcoming page changes and a price increase for subscriptions.
Early week entries reveal eager candidates and a call to recruit friends to win the Grand Prize a four hundred dollar Landschulta piano. The contest department invites inquiries and urges prompt action to maximize chances of success.
The notice lists various subscription options with advance payments and resulting votes. Examples include old and new subscriptions spanning 1 to 4 years with amounts from 7.40 to 6.90 and votes from 180 to 35000, plus additional tiered figures for longer terms and dollar-based rewards.
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