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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
7
In a railway car a flashy commercial traveler finishes a startling story and clashes with a listener who cites Munchausen. The traveler, seeking to avoid scrutiny, asks which house he travels for, triggering a quiet pause and a cautious exchange.
10000 Planta for 1c. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin offers a big plant and seed catalogue with 1000 fine cabbages 2000 carrots 2000 celery 2000 lettuce 1000 onions 1000 radishes and more for 16 cents postage. Return the notice with 200 postage to add Berliner Cauliflower.
Every year two or three days after St John’s fete a burial hair market is held in Limoges. Girls, matron and old women from the surrounding country bargain to fetch the best price for their tresses. White hair brings the highest price as it cannot be dyed. Prices reach about 25 dollars per pound with gray, flaxen, and brown shades following in value.
Agnes Miller of Chicago credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her severe uterine appendage inflammation and monthly pain. She reports three weeks to improvement and a month to cure, noting healthier appearance and weight gain.
The Connemara pony of Ireland is depicted as a placid companionable animal. It is hardy like Irish people, works with good humor, and will carry heavy burdens on long journeys with a little food and a touch of blarney. It is a good worker and a philosopher in its own way.
Longtime Lowndes resident Mrs. Harty credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring strength and easing spring illness after years of weakness. She says a spring dose improved back and head pains, and overall health, noting she is now stronger at fifty than in years. The ad touts the pills as the best spring medicine and a nationwide family staple.
A temperance lecturer impressed the audience with his command of the subject. When asked his topic, a member quipped, and she replied Rum. He laughed at the reply, while others pondered the joke.
In a Kansas City piece, Cherokee figures are praised for achievements in literature science art and military service. It highlights John Abdgs the Cherokee poet in exile and Gen. Stanwath Col. William P. Hos and Elias Cornelius Loun dinot as exemplary tribal leaders.
A Columbus Ohio woman describes years of stomach trouble from coffee and medicine. She stopped tea and coffee, switched to Postum, and reports improved health, increased appetite, and no prescription needed. She and her family now drink Postum, praised as a sunshine maker from Battle Creek Michigan.
A crop report notes mixed winter wheat conditions from the upper Mississippi valley to the mid Atlantic coast. Western drought and northern rains hamper some areas while southern states show mild, favorable conditions for farming and good oat weeding progress.
The article notes warnings from the U S Weather Bureau river and flood service under Dr HL G Fischkenfeld guiding 75 observation sites. Forecasts depend on rainfall, watershed size, and stream capacity, with rapid warnings issued when key flood stages are reached via telephone and telegraph.
The General Loss Committee reports the Baltimore blaze was started by a person dropping a lighted cigarette through a broken sidewalk deadlight, as they assess incurred losses.
Chicago officials report foreign born residents in twelve major cities make up 20.1 percent of the urban population and account for about 20.2 percent of arrests. The piece argues against the assumption that foreigners are inherently more criminal, citing myths and misreadings.
A testimonial from Bertha M. Rusk of Pittsburg praises Peruna for curing long standing health issues. She describes extreme lassitude loss of appetite and nervousness improving after using the remedy multiple bottles and says she gained flesh appetite returned and symptoms disappeared.
A testimonial from Bansatt of Des Moines Iowa extols Ferona and Teruna for restoring energy, appetite, and sleep after overwork. The letter claims gradual strength return, better nights, and enduring health, noting warm weather fatigue fades with Ferona.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a remedy for tired nerves and digestive troubles. It claims the tonic aids appetite, digestion, and circulation to bolster strength, urging feeble women to use Peruna.
A London Observer quote recalls a pupil who struggles with a teacher’s arithmetic problem about apples and oranges. Only one student answers correctly by noting the method of doing sums in apples, not in other units.
Erie resident Charles Wier bach recalls two years of kidney trouble with severe back and limb pain and fatigue. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills for quick relief and later states his wife was cured of a kidney issue. A free trial offer is available from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY with a 50 cent price per box from all druggists.
In a tense scene TT Winetow's team faces a rugged game with a disputed call and a late surge. The narrative highlights effort, injuries, and a frantic finish as players struggle to secure a win amid churning emotions.
A reader is urged to write to Dr Hartman President of the Neartman Sanifera in Cofarmbas Ohio for prompt advice on a health cue. The notice promises valuable gratis guidance upon submitting a full statement of the issue.
A fragment discusses animal grooming habits comparing cats to opossums and lions and tigers. It mentions a cure for consumption and a Washington address dated May 73 101. It also notes Amsterdam’s throne room as a grand ballroom in the royal palace with detailed dimensions.
A note states fruit acids will not stain goods dyed with DUTNAM FACELESS DYES. The report mentions a Gerlin insane asylum patient whose hair color shifts with temperature from pale yellow when cool to orange when excited.
The government of the Punjab has undertaken to immunize 10000 inhabitants against the plague. The laboratory of Bombay has been asked to provide daily doses of anti plague serum to Punjab physicians.
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