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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
1
For sale a number of full blood Plymouth Rack coukerela at 50 cents each. Also choice pasture for colts. Prices: 1.25 dollars per month for coming yearlings and 1.50 dollars per month for two-year-old colts. Advertising by W. W. Brouwer.
Inquiry from DB F RAWKINA about Locust Street property rental. Builder John appears connected to contracts and public works reform. documents reference contracts, satisfaction and estimates for work with residents and public improvements.
A mixed column notes social visits, church and school news, local personalities, and travel ads. Abbie Van den Berg of Alton visits brother in Mull, a mayoral congratulations to Rock Valley, and missed election details. Residents plan travel and attend theater. mentions of public notices, truancy efforts, and local business ads.
A mix of local items covers visits to Orange City and Hull, a grand jury appearance by John Cornforsh in Orange City, and local business pitches. Also mentions Vee Wyk’s new Van Wijk purchase, a Mantel decor and silverware update, and a political note about Hoover votes for a young voter.
An old notice advertises five nice rooms on the bakery’s upper floor for rent. The item is worded in terse terms and refers to terms and location briefly.
On a quiet Monday the town held a single ticket election with no opposition. All candidates won nearly the entire vote, naming Cornforth as mayor F C Stavens as recorder J B Wilson as treasurer and Tindl Stensynd and John Van de Berg as councilmen. The council will meet next on the second Tuesday in April.
A long damaged text discusses Devoe Ready Paints and proper preparation for dampness. It also reports an Iowa State College analysis of breakfast foods like Force Kora Erise Egg-O-4en and Nocks, finding many claims exaggerated and lacking nutritive value beyond ordinary foods. The April Housekeeper issue features Elliott Walker’s serial, fashion features, recipes, and spring photography.
Cashier Earl Brown of the defunct Sheldon bank was held in contempt for refusing to answer questions about his ties to Fix & Company, the bank’s chief debtor under examination for bankruptcy. The Browns are accused of knowing the bank was insolvent years before closing, with thousands allegedly diverted to dividends. Book records reportedly show poor assets and widespread worthless paper, while Browns’ actions are blamed for the failure.
A garbled tale recounts a chain of coincidences from a boy at a crossing in Pelham to a late night with two men dining with a duke at Thackingham Palace. The narrative intertwines a father buying from his daughter and a distant London scene with vague references to a city, a club, and a faltering rate.
Settler's rates list from Perkins to Helena Spokane Seattle Tacoma Portland Victoria and other points. Fares shown include 20.00 to Helena 222.59 to Spokane 25.00 to Seattle and Tacoma 0.00 to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Rates valid until April 30 with stops at intermediate stations and stopovers allowed. Contact Great Northern offices for full information.
Fragmentary sentimental items describe a boy with little memory of his sailor brother and a crossing inquiry by militiamen in a rainy scene. Two men show kindness by taking the boy in, while others debate family ties and future plans at a college setting.
A garbled Yonkers Statesman excerpt questions knowledge on water routes and river projects. It hints at a Whig era perspective and references Wall Street associations and efforts surrounding the phrase One Great Waterways.
A fragmentary clip describes a man from Conia and a genius figure in art and science. The text blends poetic phrases about roses and night tea with unclear references to cities and persons, leaving many gaps but preserving a sense of creative achievement and distant places.
Hound trip tickets vie Grast North ern Line March 14 April and 19 to points in Mindenta North Dakota Manitoba Montana Washington at one fare plus 2. atl pavers allowed at fite immediate points. For full information apply to any agent Great Northern Line or to Fred Rogerz Sioux City.
Notice is given that on the 4th day of February the district court of Long County Iowa appointed John Weep as administrator of the estate of Maury Wond deceased in Tale of Raid munty. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for allowance. Dale the 8th day of March. Orr and TePaske, Attorneys for the Estate.
Court in Grange City Sioux County Iowa orders appearance to probate the last will and testament of Sidhe Eppingalala of Sioux county Iowa deceased. Respondent must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated in Grange District Court.
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