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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
4
Publication notes its weekly Friday Hull Iowa edition with postal registration and advertising pricing hints. It quotes figures about large sums and a Standard Oil-like company facing a $24,000,000 fine, reflecting a critical financial tone and legal fantasy.
A reader from Waverly Virginia praises Chamberlain's cough remedy as the best cold treatment. He notes long term use and recommends it to friends who agree with his assessment. The notice is sponsored by N C OL Coad.
A reader asks about exchanging property with Texas or South Dakota land, offering to describe their holdings and desired trade terms. They request guidance from the Index office to reach a compromise.
Odebolt Chronicle notes approval from groups backing Cummins for attorney general while opposing Albert B. for senator. The piece mocks proposals to remove Albert from the state and let enemies control the old ways, calling for his exit.
The Sioux City Tribune reports the Nebraska railroads argue a federal ruling and state 2 cent law conflict over passenger fares. State authorities say enforcement is difficult and question whether property is taking when railroads refuse free tickets.
The Sioux City Journal notes that new policies to lengthen schedules and cut train counts failed to increase revenue. The only evident effect was public inconvenience and a 2 cent fare becoming not remunerative. Railroads, under the circumstances, prepare to reinstate cut trains and restore former timetables.
An unclear fragment references a stock market report from Wall Street Journal and Rock Island. It notes profitable parts of a system and mentions Des Moines Register and Leader. The text is garbled with misplaced quotes and dissertation-like tangents about programs and investors.
The Sioux City Journal argues that many Democrats voted for Republican candidates and many Republicans did not vote or defected, noting Cummins and Porter vote gaps and contrasting 1890s figures with 1907 8 official tallies as evidence of shifting party support.
Articles of Incorporation filed for William Shimp & Sons to operate in Hull Iowa. Business includes building materials fuel coal cement products and allied industries. Capital stock $23000 with $15000 paid in. five directors named Shimp family. Corporation to commence Jan 1 1908 for 20 years with renewal rights.
The Cedar Falls Gazette laments political hysteria as a disease and argues a surgical operation is needed to cure the state. It notes the ABC appendix of the Republican party was severed last year, with many from the minority returning to the majority as the wound heals.
The piece attacks standpat opposition to Cummins and urges the governor to stay in office until after the senatorial primary. It calls for Allison and Cummins to present their political programs and for the people to judge their stands on public versus special privilege.
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