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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
9
Cough remedies like One Minute Cough Care are advertised alongside an American Protective Tariff League notice announcing a new Tamil law edition with tariff comparisons. The ad also promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers and various goods and travel opportunities from 19th century merchants.
The county ticket is praised on the eve of election for veterans who fought in defense of the Union and four distinguished soldiers. Young candidates are noted for moral character and ability to perform duties, including C F Batter for Representative and Dailey for Treasurer. Shoemaker elected for treasurer is commended for service and integrity, with veterans urged to support him. Bal is named as sheriff candidate.
The article endorses Albert Balkema as a young farmer fit for sheriff and supports LE D. Brown for superintendent citing ten years of teaching experience and strong training. It also mentions Ebald as a qualified surveyor and commends local Republicans for honoring veteran defenders of the republic.
A chaotic mixed text promotes Republican candidates Dr. Frank Hutzenaa for Coroner and Dr. Broatrustwick for Supervisor, praising their qualifications and urging a bottom-ticket vote. The piece extols the 1837 convention and defends McKinley era prosperity, urging Shaw for governor to boost industry and wages amid wheat price concerns.
Voters who backed Mr. Dryan last year question whether to continue backing a cause now seen as failing or switch to one that appears successful. They ask if silver campaign promises materialized and if McKinley’s election worsened prices or improved times.
A letter from Mark Ellwood of Cypress River Manitoba reports he and his son Hen are financially stable and healthy. He notes building a good home and a large workshop, steady work, and brighter prospects. He mentions his yearling home, hotel business, and loyalty to Canada while fondly recalling old friends and family.
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