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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1892
Page
14
Last Tuesday night the council in regular session introduced Ordinance No. 35 establishing and locating public scales and defining the duties of the weigh master. A treasurer’s report showed water works fund 54164, sanitary fund 18248, general fund 44746, with no action on a well beyond talk of a stand pipe and Main street water mains.
The Sioux Union of Christian Endeavor held its third district convention in Sheldon Iowa on September 1 and 2 with Rev George L Hanscom officiating in place of Pres W W Beach. Reports showed growth with over fifty societies participating and plans for a larger Junior Department next year. Presidents W L Ferris Cherokee secretary Otto Beckmann Hull treasurer Gertrude Beach Hull and next year to be at Sioux City. Delegates note harmony and vote on possible division at next meeting.
The Scientific American notes daily wages for Hungarian miners, regular hands earning 32 to 40 cents, temporary workers 28 cents, and boys 12 to 20 cents. In coal mines wages rise to 48 cents for men and 20 to 25 cents for boys, while iron mines pay lower due to living costs in populous districts. Tools and blasting materials are free in small mines but costly in large ones. Despite low wages, cheap living, housing at $2 monthly, and affordable food make the lot of Hungarian miners not as dire as it first appears, with many state mines deducting for a music fund. Hungarians are described as natural musicians in a peek at Hungarian life.
The past week was cooler than normal with temperatures two to three degrees below average and sunshine below average. Rainfall was heavy especially in eastern and northern districts, causing some crop damage. Corn progressed slowly toward maturity but remains on track to be safe by the 25th if no frost occurs. Pastures and late potatoes have greatly improved. The piece notes partisan debate over protection and references Commissioner Peck’s nonpartisan report, urging abandonment of free trade views to boost party prestige amid internal party tensions.
A public notice denounces attempts to alter a report to favor the republican party, calling for honor and accountability. It notes Iowa institutions offering farm loans, then lists railroad excursion details, notices, and a Shiloh’s Cure endorsement amid a dense ad-laden page.
For sale in South Dakota, an improved quarter section in Aurora county. Terms available from the office. Also advertised is Shiloh's cough and Consumption Cure with own guarantee claiming to cure consumption. H. E. Mayhew of Letcher offers bargains on farming lands and will mail circulars. Shiloh's Vitalizer priced at 10 and 75 cents per bottle for constipation and dyspepsia, available at Killbeffer's.
A 150 page Illinois Central Railroad pamphlet urges mechanics capitalists and manufacturers to read about factory sites along the Southern Division with Louisville New Orleans Texas Railroads. It outlines city by city manufacturing advantages and the subsidies offered, asserting southern towns suit wool cotton wood or clay industries. Free copies available from J F Merny Assistant General Passenger Agent Manchester Iowa.
The Mth Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be in Washington City on Sept 20. The Town Central Ry sells excursion tickets from Sept 1 to Oct 10 at low rates for travel via Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, or Pennsylvania Lines routes. Special day coaches and Pulman Palace Cars run through with group car options. agents and Tiros. P. Barry, Marshalltown, Ia, available for details.
Illinois Central Railroad offers three one fare round trips to southern points August 30 September 27 and October 25. Tours visit Jackson Tenn Holly Springs Yazoo City Greenwood Vicksburg Natchez McComb City Magnolia Durant Aberdeen and other Mississippi locales as well as Baton Rouge and Lake Charles Louisiana. Land lands and factory prospects urged for farmers mechanics manufacturers and capitalists.
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