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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1896
Page
4
The fragment lists subscription terms with rates for one year in advance and six months, local advertising charges, and a note about second class matter status at the Hull, Iowa post office. It presents pricing and periods typical of local newspaper notices.
The Republican convention for Sioux County Iowa will meet at the Allen opera house on Saturday September 18 at 10 30 a m to nominate County Auditor County Recorder Clerk of the District Court and County Attorney and to conduct other business. A full township delegation is urged with representation based on votes cast for Governor in 1895 and one delegate per township plus additional delegates per fraction thereof. Following the convention a county central committee will organize and nominate candidates.
An unsteady party scene unfolds as multiple candidates press for nominations at a Republican county convention. At a crowded Omaha meeting, protests flare and speakers clash with disruptors as attendees debate doctrine and party leadership. Reports note coverage from the Omaha Bee and World Herald.
The readable passages describe candidacy mentions and postings, with unclear names and locations. We note references to a candidate, a post position, and scattered fragments about dates and places, all embedded in garbled OCR.
The correspondence refutes Doon Press claims that the Milwaukee railroad barred free silver literature. Supt. Cosgrove and Beardsley confirm no prohibition. contracts permit sale with limits only for immoral content. Bourke Cockran’s Sioux City stop drew large crowds despite illness.
A fragmentary 19th century style discussion questions why Democrats lag in public questions and who bears responsibility. It cites lack of courage, press influence, and political manipulation as causes. It argues for mass appeal, election reform, and a peaceful rematch while referencing silver coin advocates and populist finance concerns.
A letter from W F Benjamin of the Spectator praises Chamberlain medicines for colds croup rheumatism and bowel troubles noting wide Iowa use for a quarter century. The ad cites Cough Kennedy Pain Balm and Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local availability through J J Anderson. Political candidates Olmstead and Harding were seen in Orange City and Ireton. Don’t delay with cholera morbus use Del Witt’s Colic and Cholera Cure for rapid relief.
On September 8 1895 the District Court of Sioux County Iowa appointed F C Been Man administrator of the estate of F W C Beukmen deceased of Sioux County. Persons indebted must pay the administrator. Those with claims must present them for allowance to the court before final settlement dated September 9 1895.
An advertisement touts De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick remedy for poison ivy insect bites bruises scalds and burns credited to N G Coad in a Nebraska news page.
Notice to William Wintermantel Jacob Wintermantel and Agnes Wintermantel that on December 4 1893 the Sioux County treasurer sold Lots 15 and 16 in Block 23 Hull Iowa for 1822 taxes with Jacob Wintermantel as purchaser. Redemption expires within days of service and deed will be issued. Certificate held by Jacob Wintermantel. Dated September 1894.
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