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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
4
Teachers returned from the teach erea meetings at Sioux City on Saturday reporting an excellent meeting and good time. The VerSteeg girls have returned to school after their month’s absence. Senior class members received invitations to a St Patrick’s day party with a request to sign names. Philomathian Literary program set for March 17, 197?, at two o’clock.
The Sioux County Farmers Institute executive committee plans Roys Corn Growing Contest for the coming season with liberal cash premiums at Hawarden next winter. Premiums cover largest yield from one acre, best 10 ears, best 36 ears, best 60 ears, and best individual ear by a boy or girl 18 or under. Additional township premiums may be funded by farmers and business men for best samples and greatest yield, with possible prizes like livestock, clothing, tools, or other goods.
Hawarden hosts a countywide corn show urging farmers and business leaders to fund premiums for the best samples. Youth entrants may compete for institute and county awards with exhibits at the Sioux County Farmers Institute next winter in Hawarden, with potential relocation to Rock Valley or Hull in future years. Premiums for schoolchildren are available by writing to G L Venard.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune notes Iowa voters oppose reciprocity but may shift after a reciprocity season. Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes Kenyon supporters. Chicago Record-Herald calls Lorimer a hollow victory. Muscatine Journal praises Iowa’s two senators for opposing Lorimer while Cedar Rapids Republican calls their votes a relief to the state.
Noted list of lawmakers and financiers associated with opposing the popular election of U.S. Senators. Includes names such as Frank P. Brandegee, Morgan Gardner Bulkeley, Henry E. Burnham, Reed Smoot, Francis E. Warren, George P. Wetmore, Julius S. Burrows, W. Murray Crane, John H. Bankhead, Henry Cabot Lodge, Boise Penrose, and William P. Dineham. Mentions roles as lawyers, bankers, and corporate directors with ties to railroads, trusts, banks, and regional industries.
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