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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
6
A mosaic of stray notes covers varied topics from Zelaya and Cadillac to myths about eggs and coal. It references public figures, misused wireless signals, the cost of living, a New Jersey Bible find, and questions about aging and manners in airspace.
A study suggests ironing linen at high temperatures can sterilize surgical dressings in areas lacking ovens and sterilizers. While most microbes die at long exposures to high heat, some bacterial spores require about 266 degrees Fahrenheit to be neutralized, and ironing has been shown to disinfect contaminated clothing when applied thoroughly.
A Yale statistical review of life histories from 50 years shows 23 000 alumni and about 7000 non graduates. Non graduates excel in arts journalism ministry public service business farming less in finance. Graduates lead in education law and engineering, suggesting training matters in career success.
J G Mackenzie a Toronto lawyer sought an injunction against Toronto World and its reporter George M Les to prevent omitting his name from reports of cameos where he might act as counsel. Chief Justice Meredith dismissed the request noting the paper’s right to publish for reader information. The case may pursue further action.
A London World note discusses a punctuation error in the Christmas phrase God rest you merry gentlemen. It argues the traditional form preserves Elizabethan palatation and asserts modern renderings like God Test you merry misstate the original sense with no authority backing the change.
In a quirky exchange, a St. Paul Dispatch report cites a defendant saying he does not like the jury. He lists numbered identities including MF tailor and MF milk and eye dealer, casually referencing a wife’s former husband as No. 7, questioning his chances.
A clipped, joking exchange touches on marriage, propriety, and social habits. The speaker mentions a wife leaving, borrowing sugar, and a quip about borrowing the bow. The text reflects casual, period tone with scattered phrases about art and behavior.
A group of American investors plans a towering 400 foot long flat complex on the Ancaster House site opposite the Star and Garter hotel in Richmond. The project aims to emulate New York luxury towers with modern domestic economy and views over Richmond Hill. Ancaster House once belonged to Sir Lionel Carell and later to Sir Francis Burdett.
In Suc com Magazine Qrison Swett Marsden argues that vast encyclopedic knowledge harms as it weighs a person down. He says useful knowledge must be digested and internalized to empower action and adapt in emergencies, not merely accumulated.
A humorously twisted tale recalls Uncle Salon Dahiows and a string of four late wives, each removed by fate in twenty years. As he plans a fifth wedding, neighbors joke about Solon’s luck while abridged hints of a future marrying choice spark wary amusement. Tarson Frost’s sudden leave looms over speculation of Parson Corner’s role.
A Yonkers Statesman note describes a person in Tadin who spends spare time catching fireflies and fastening them to a nest with moist clay. On a dark night a haya's nest glows like an electric street lamp.
In a crowded oyster house a man asked for two deviled crabs hot. The waiter misheard as hot devils and shouted the plate, startling a clerical looking man nearby who nearly toppled from his chair.
A reflective piece warns that a conceited young man will likely mature, while an older conceited man has slim chances. It cautions against overreaching beyond one’s abilities and urges realism in ambition.
A wreck near Green Mountain claimed H L Pennington and his wife, formerly of Albert Lea Minnesota, with their newborn child dying shortly after birth. The mother learned of her husband’s death from an evening paper and died soon after. The infant, born during the grim hours, initially seemed healthy but died a few days later.
Prof. M. L. Bowman of Waterloo addresses 600 listeners in Creston about seed corn quality. He warns that Iowa's corn per acre is far too low and argues poor seed is the primary cause of weak yields, urging farmers to plant better seed and rethink their lot per hill.
Lake City shows rapid growth this spring with the Methodist church near completion and soon to be dedicated. A new office building cellar is under construction for S. T. Tlutchlaan and HL Hangon plans a large store on his lot. A telephone exchange building will start this month to support a town wide updated system. A brick laundry will rise this summer along with several new residences and extended dwelling activity.
The Carheste library building was accepted by the board after completing work not initially to the board’s satisfaction. Since then contractors have kept a crew at work making the remaining alterations.
Frank Wagner president of the Sioux City Livestock Exchange and candidate for councilman files a libel suit against the Brouxite Daily News. He claims the paper willfully aided a false police court-alibi claim connected to a gambling house scandal. Henderson and Fritchare will prosecute.
The Sewing v Harti ean County suit, originally filed in Harrison county district court and moved to Harlan on venue change, sought 3090 pounds for injuries claimed to be caused by bridge builders. The court ruled in favor of Warri ten AON.
Samuel Powers narrowly escaped death last week when a Burlington road passenger train passed a broken front pier that struck his hand and knocked him down on the depot platform.
J E Wass named deputy game warden for northern Tawaty Game and Fish Warden George Linenin of Cedar Rapids was appointed to the position by Gov. Carroll Ar. Wass is described as an enthusiastic sportsman.
Early Monday morning small boys set fire to the Cothy stables at Mineral City driving park outside city limits. The blaze gutted the nearly new structures valued at 33,000 with 1,200 insurance. No firefighting action occurred due to location.
J R Walkes secretary of the Pris vis Country Farmers institute reports tests on corn from a common crib show only about 16 2 3 percent good seed. He notes seed care and expert guidelines reduce waste, and that seeding tests are widely used to assess fertility for the coming spring.
May Band 50 000 station plan outlined a new stallion valued around £56 000. The scheme includes a ren arrangement and enlargement of yards at Masonity with extra tracks and a revised running day train schedule promised to Is. MM. Fel ton, president of the Great Western.
Mrs. Hebeca Mott aged 49 died at her Legun residence Saturday night. Born in Obie in 1821 she moved with her parents to Tlineis and later to Tar risen County forty years ago where she resided.
A premature explosion at the Avenue Tap lead mine in Lead Mine Wednesday afternoon killed Willian Gorman 40 of Dundue instantly and fatally injured Wied and John McCabe who were blinded and badly hurt.
Two farmers aged 30 are involved as an interurban train cuts one man in half near Waterloo on the Cedar Falls line. The victim lay down on the tracks and the engineer did not see him in time to stop.
Waterloo police chief Highton was asked to resign by Maj or Doty for promoting candidate Pd. Martin in the re election bid.
Minton Sampson of Dubuque aged 50 a well known leather salesman died Wednesday morning from a stroke at his home He leaves a wife.
Julius Zack has been missing for a week after leaving the city and has not been heard from since, worrying his family and friends.
Carl Gasser, son of A L Gasser, Dubuque, suffered a severe leg injury when his foot was caught and torn from the socket as he fell from a wagon. Doctors fear the limb may be lost.
Dun and Company reports increased retail and wholesale activity in Chicago as spring weather lifts demand. Building and construction rise, earnings of steam railways set records, commercial paper expands, and bank closures exceed prior years despite higher wages easing labor tensions. Failures in the district total 24 with ten debts over 5,000 dollars.
The week brings favorable signs in New York with warm weather spurring retail trade, building, and planting preparations. Industrial activity improves following Philadelphia’s factory layoffs, as many return to work. Business failures in the United States for the week ending March 24 decline from prior years.
Regional price list shows bid ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Commodities include corn oats rye barley butter eggs and hay with varied No 2 and No 3 grades and per bushel or hundredweight quotes.
Three thousand men from forty Spokane labor groups marched to the Council chamber to demand the city increase the wage scale to eight dollars a day. The protest was led by PD C Coates, former Colorado lieutenant governor elected on a Socialist ticket.
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