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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
The total money in circulation on April 1 stood at 3.086 billion dollars, up six million from a year earlier. Per capita circulation reached 34.85 dollars based on 38.5 million people. Comparisons show per capita figures of 35.35 last year, 33.79 in 1907, 26.94 in 1900, and 22.80 in 1890.
Taft seeks to streamline executive departments by uniting all health work under one bureau. Legislation will be needed to implement the consolidation in a major and timely re organization effort.
The Sioux City Journal notes next year’s census may push U S population just past 100 million, prompting talk of forming the One Hundred Million Club. If growth continues at 18 percent over ten years, the population could exceed 106 million.
The Farm and Home argues that the average farmer or mechanic family pays about $50 yearly in wasteful taxes. The author claims to prove this assertion to any intelligent citizen, contrasting with Cy Prime's fictional challenge.
Commentary notes Cummins in the Senate as a recent member who challenges long standing practice. It cites Roosevelt and Aldrich era precedents while detailing tariff duties by twelve article classes in 1907 totaling about $250 million of the government’s receipts.
Northwestern Classical Academy trounced by Hull High School 40 to 8, Hull now four straight wins and 6 00 in standings. Local notes report visits from Murdér, Beckman, and Anna Christiansen as residents share town news and farm updates.
The report lists assets and liabilities at close of business April 2, detailing totals for loans, secured and unsecured, deposits, and bank balances. Signatures appear from cashier S. Wilson, notary Jno. B. Mayer, and directors Jno DekKoster G. A. Wilson and B. F. Hawking.
Improved well located farms advertised at 35 to 50 dollars per acre. Prospective buyers urged to act for a good home at modest cost. Details and description available from N. Sawyer.
Fifteen years ago May Day marked by the birth of a baby girl at the home of Mr and Mrs D T Cain. Henry Mackie arraigned for driving a dray without a license. his fine of 10 and costs was remitted after payment of the fine and a display of leniency. Jake Beekhuis manager of Ballard's livery barn recently bought the city stables at Boyden and promises good service. On May 1 at Hall Rev O Kriekard officiated the wedding of Henry Kloek and Miss Anna Mooijen, with Myx Henry and Kloek as witnesses.
The Twelfth Grade reports a Virgil test last Monday with students behind but now renewing effort to catch up There will be no more high school programs this term A ball game is planned near the school house on Wednesday and a grammar room program next Friday Readers should return a found item to Inwood H. 3 for a reward.
Good 220 acre farm a little over 3 miles from town priced at 87 50 per acre. Some improvements and under cultivation. Rented and the tent goes with the farm if sold soon. For details contact C N Sawyer Hull Iowa.
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