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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
4
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil reports Senator DeLIveR has collected enough hides in the past day or two to fill a taxidermist’s schedule, and hints he is still at work skinning.
The Sioux City Journal comments on a seasonal shift showing family men doing yard work under the supervision of their wives, a scene observed and briefly recounted with humor and local flair.
Estherville Vindicator and Republican argues Cummins has Dolliver in subjection, while another view says they simply cooperate to advance their constituents and party mandate.
The Sioux City News proclaims its platform of equal rights for all and no special privileges for any. It advocates a gross earnings tax on public service franchises and adequate funding for public schools. It pledges enforcement of laws impartially and a square deal for all citizens.
The March roll fell by 2,431 from 958,284 to 950,858. Beginning March with 604,205 invalid Civil War pensioners, 439 were added, but 2,945 names were dropped, leaving 601,699. This suggests about 20,000 veterans are removed annually.
The piece argues Dolliver remains loyal to the Republican platform and president while Aldrich diverges. It asserts revisionists are the true party line, and those opposing it would face the people. It also suggests Cummins and others share Dolliver’s stance.
The Sioux City Journal argues that political battles resemble military campaigns with required discipline and leadership. It notes Congress members who stay loyal to the party and support tariff revision as aiming for equal benefits, praising Dolliver as a good servant in his stance.
Hull maintains its baseball town status as Doon substituted players after Grange City backed out. Hull wins 7 to 0 with the Hull High School battery delivering the win.
On Saturday May Mye ist h, Muiilenbe Keele advertise a one day sale of their large stock of trimmed hats with greatly reduced prices.
A fragmented town ethos calls for cooperative effort to promote public welfare. Citizens encouraged to defend the town against slanders, support local farmers, and back merchants who advertise, noting merchants stock varied goods at fair profits to serve the community.
John C F Dieckmann born March 16 1842 in Fahrenholz Germany died May 3 1909 after brain tumor. He immigrated to America in 1868 locating in Illinois then Iowa settling in Lyon and Garroli counties. Survived by third wife Mary Hench and five children two from first marriage and three with second wife. Buried May 5 1909 at St Pauls German Lutheran Cemetery Lincoln Township after services conducted by Rev Paul J Bunge.
School notes recount seniors displaying class pins and a teacher’s trade mark from a coasting mishap. Mentions of pink eye at school, a question about illness in class, and upcoming end of the term. A Doon couple connected to the local telephone office is described with best wishes for a long life.
A 220 acre farm a little over a mile from town priced at 87 50 per acre with some improvements and all under cultivation. Rented and the cat goes with the farm if sold soon. For particulars contact G N Sawyer Hull Iowa.
Street Commissioner Henry repairs streets and collects poll tax. Chas Cagail and wife visited Hattila. Town resident Boxbergen showed corn planted 27h and sprouted within a week. Lightning struck Mr Rozeroom’s barn seven miles south, killing a $300 stallion.
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