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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes bipartisan interest in tariff policy in Iowa but highlights a national debate driven by a Ohio manufacturer asking if Bryan would use his power to protect the gold reserve. It warns that a silver payment could trigger a crisis and force gold into hiding, echoing Cleveland era concerns.
The passage praises the tariff and gold standard as Republican achievements that create opportunity for labor, both skilled and unskilled, despite Democratic opposition. It frames the coming election as a test of the American people's judgment on these policies.
Sherman states he is a protectionist and calls for tariff revision to restore balance between production costs and profits. He warns against revenue tariffs and a shift toward free trade, arguing such changes would hurt American industry and wages. He cites past Democratic policies as harmful and emphasizes broad protection for workers and producers.
Correspondents report social visits and travels around Canton Inwood Sheldon and Rock Valley. Local events include Labor Day haying, school openings, a lumber yard startup Wright Lumber Co and a large Sunday school picnic. A house fire caused $1000 to $1500 in losses. the Koole family mourns a cancer death. community institutions like St Marys Academy and Sheldon College are expanding.
Miss Gertie DeVries was seen in Hull between training sessions on Sunday. The brief note mentions her appearance during a quiet budget period for Boyden.
Fragmentary notes report Ed Dickeverg as second man in the Farmers Elevator, John NetHoef progressing and soon to discard bandages from a broken toe, Nora Wagner now Central girl eré, Miss Brewster resigning to teach north of town this year, and mention of the Western Land Securities Co local agent C N Sawyer in a fast moving time.
An account of printer mistakes and mass-reading errors in proofrooms. Examples include misread phrases such as blushing pride transforming into blustering bride and a Confederate army distinction, with several garbled song titles and references to Irish district courts and violins.
An English observer recalls Prince Napoleon’s behavior during the Alma painting incident. The artist refused to place a rider on the white charger, noting he would never paint a lie, and the prince had the rider erased from the canvas.
Raleigh Llow recalls Cook Taylor’s fortune as he underwent removal of a swallowed pearl. The pearl proved valuable enough to cover the operation and the court costs, underscoring the uncanny luck surrounding the man.
A historical account details George Francis Train and Omaha’s early hotels the Comzens House and Herndon House. It covers construction costs 40600 for the building and 59000 for furnishings, a gas plant collapse, grand openings with officials, business decline, and eventual change of ownership to the Union Pacific railroa d.
A narrative recounts enslaved and freed Black experiences with witchcraft and voodoo legends in the South. Stories describe visions, bewitchments, and doctor visits, including a figure paying for spells and dreams of a crawling witch. The article notes a local superstition using rice crosses to thwart witches. Marvin Dana in Metropolitan Magazine.
A Lincolnshire rabbit known as the silver rabbit has silvery gray fur. Although prized in England, its skins are shipped in vast numbers to Asia where royalty wear the fur, making it a luxury item affordable only to the wealthiest.
Louis Repubile reports that Ty, the popular author, has signed an exclusive contract with one magazine. A friend protests that fame will invite offers from others, but Ty vows to decline and has ordered some printed stins.
An elderman asks if periodicals are taken during parish rounds. A woman replies the issue is unclear and suggests inquiring again to gauge support for a pledge. Judge notes the exchange as part of the dialogue.
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