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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
4
Letters from about fifty Iowa cities show few reports of revival in business with only about thirty replies. Rural areas report a flat mood while cities boast booming construction, expanding utilities, and rising wages with strong labor demand and coal production to fuel winter needs.
The adjournment of the legislature after a senatorial compromise and a tariff revival have driven Iowa Republicans to present a united front. Leaders in cities coordinate to strengthen organization while Democratic advances are ignored. Rank and file aim to suppress Bryanistic fallacies and support the entire state ticket.
The article notes Republican editors urging turnout to boost national state and congressional tickets. Democratic papers acknowledge growing Republican unity and press criticism intensifies as both sides react to the potential for continued party control in the legislature.
Correspondents report routine movements including Mrs Hapgie’s trip to Rock Rapids and various residents visiting relatives in Hudson Sioux City and Forest City. Notes mention farm sales in Delta County Colorado and land prices near Crawford Colorado with water rights. The Hull Index ad promotes business education at Sheldon Commercial College and regional farm and industry updates conclude with a Colorado land inquiry to John Sipma Crawford.
Rock Valley items report an upcoming Race Meet and Fall Carnival in Hull Iowa on September 24 and 25 1908 with horse races ball games auto races balloon ascensions and various entertainments. Attending residents include Miss Belle Cooper and other town figures as well as visitors from Sheldon Doon and Orange City.
The notice states a proposition will be submitted to the electors of Hull Iowa for a vote on October 19 1908 by order of the town mayor. The special election will follow the published notice and the procedures set by the city authorities.
Local chatter notes Boyden plans a football team this fall. Mentions Misa Til lie Bellings in Orange City, Wess Beckmann from Hull visiting town, and Misa Matilda Winters at Sheldon. Also references Mr danizen near George and Mrs Moormond and son John visiting Shelton on Monday.
Agreement dated September 12 1908 between John H Jantzen contractor and the Town of Hull Iowa owner. Contractor agrees to build and complete the Davidson Opera House except outside lathing and plastering per Geo Pass architect plans. Owner to furnish all materials and labor to be inspected.
The mayor of Hull Iowa proclaims a special election to be held at Township Hall on Monday October 19 1908 from eight in the morning to seven in the evening under state statutes. Qualified electors are advised to govern themselves accordingly. Witness dated September 2 1909.
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