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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
Judge Taft’s Iowa visit spurred Republican momentum in a key national race. Eastern papers reported strong receptions and the tour formed a rallying effect, with about 200000 people said to have seen and heard Taft in the state.
After a year of official work and campaign activity Gov Cummins announces a ten day east vacation. He returns for a brief rest then enters a full fall campaign in support of the Republican ticket, pledging unwavering energy and unity for victory. He leaves Des Moines last Monday and will speak substantially every day until election day.
Auditor Br F Carrell Republican candidate for Iowa governor spoke in Washington on campaign issues to a large audience. He contrasted Democrat candidate Fred E White and Bryan for president with White praising Roosevelt while Bryan assails him for moral uplift. Taft supporters in Muscatine enjoyed a tour and received shell pearl souvenirs highlighting American protective system benefits.
The Republican party earned praise for protection of pearl buttons with a tariff that spurred big button industries employing thousands in Muscatine. Button makers presented souvenirs to the party’s chosen leader in recognition of its welfare to the trade.
Correspondents report a Monday evening discussion in Rockwell City Iowa over council plans to use general fund money for a new city building. The issue divides residents with some opposing council overstepping finances while Frank Cank visited local friends and attended races Thursday and Friday.
A race meet and carnival closes with a balloon ascension that wowed crowds despite bad weather. Rediscovered notes recount Doon beating Alvord and Hull defeating Doon, with Rock Valley expecting another event next year. A public auction in town and a political visit by Wim Sterrenberg frame a day of local pageantry tied to broader trade history.
Perkins Pointers notes a sudden weather change. Mr. Hopkin of Sioux City visits Borks farm on business. Mrs. Bennett returns home after hospital stay and plans to live in the renovated Sawyer house. Meadames D B and Marion Cable visit Hudson. several Perkins homes get painting. Will Claerbout builds a new barn. Kuyper handles painting and repairs.
The article discusses how time is divided by day and month, noting Arctic challenges in day length and tidal cycles. It explains seasonal years, lunar months, and cultural approaches from Polynesians and Australian Aboriginal peoples, then describes Venus as lacking a day month or year due to its rotation and orbit.
The Mercurius Politicus of September 30, 1658 praised tea as a universal remedy. Garraway's founder promoted its virtues in a broad sheet, claiming it cures headaches and obstructions, purifies humors, fights fevers, prevents consumptions, and even heals infections. A Westminster Gazette note highlights its historical value and price.
A British tourist and a local exchange sharp words about the meaning of victory in elections. The tourist argues winning equals more voters, while the native counters it hinges on the party that earns the most votes. The Catholic Standard and Times notes the exchange as a frugal, pointed remark on democratic power.
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