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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
4
The Hull Index reports political chatter across Iowa with brief notes on proposed post offices, county politics, and figures like Boies and Gate Sells. It reflects speculation on gubernatorial nominees and regional interest, including comments on consular appointments and local editorial snips.
A garbled Herald note discusses an appointment and local politics with scattered names. The text references a county, official actions, and possible public messaging but is unclear and partially unreadable.
A garbled OCR text portrays a heated legislative scene with party lines and votes described in broken prose. It mentions Republicans, Democrats, populists, and inflationary concerns, referencing the Senate and broader U S political conflicts amidst a tense public discourse.
A historic column highlights cats that imitate dogs by following their owners, including a New York woman and a Washington treasury chief clerk who own multiple felines. It notes cats' bond to places, reflexive response to “Tom” calls, and a famed Angora owned by Lady Randolph Churchill with notable musical affinity.
A fisherman named James Clark promotes a unique pearl farm at the northern edge of a bay claiming to grow pearls by farming shells. The venture, with 250 workers, spans about 4.08 square miles of shallow water where divers collect pearl shells and shells yield up to 5000 dollars per voyage.
A fragmented story recalls a laborer in a city who, under a wartime pause, finds a stroke of luck. He discovers a bottle of coffee in his pocket and, after a moment of surprise, declares luck with a clever, hopeful remark.
A quirky reminisce traces John Ditto and the many spellings and mistaken identities that followed him from Texas to St. Louis. The piece notes how Ditto’s name sparked jokes and errors, including mistaken arrivals and a famous misread on a hotel register. It also recounts Nat Goodwin’s early imitation and a later humorous reunion with the impersonator Hampton, illustrating how nicknames and misreading names shape memory and identity.
Clifford Howard explains how medieval artisans were identified by trades such as smiths many became surnamed Smith through common usage. He notes blacks mith whitesmith goldsmith and other variants leading to the surname Sm ith.
A critique of modern wood carving notes the blend of medieval metalwork influence and curved plane forms shaping unique artistic personality. It cites crude tools, accidental flaws, and the tension between refinement and retaining individuality, referencing writers like William P. and comments by Adriorian carvers.
A fragmentary note traces the term handde pie to old Norman breach names. It credits the phrase with high esteem in Reatdand and northern England, citing Pepys era dining practices and references to a pensioner's table.
Fragmentary text cites New York Herald on the phrase to eat humble pie and asserts lack of authoritative support. It shifts to a desert tale involving Tartarin, sand, and an ostrich interrupting a perilous episode during pursuit in a remote setting.
A fragmented 19th century style note describes ancient mansions at Thurleigh with tapestries walls and drafts. It notes duties of serving tocyane pages sweeping rooms and mentions windows filled with glass to admit light and keep out wind.
Notice of sale issued by the District Court of Sioux County on a judgment in favor of Mutual Building & Loan Association against Parmella Frear and J Davis. Describes property Lot 14 in Block 3 of Boyden, sale May 1, 1597 at Court House in Orangelly for $339.39 debt plus $8.90 costs and accruing costs to highest bidder.
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