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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
6
A flood of diverse clippings mentions trials with hypnotics and public curiosities, notes on railroad tests and canal safety, tax and manufacturing figures, river projects, and botanical notes. The text blends local anecdotes with industrial and technological progress, referencing names like Dr. Quackenbes, Frank J. Hiller, and multiple rail lines.
Reports indicate planned bloodhound training camps to be established across multiple counties with kennels anticipated at several locations. Owners will collaborate with sheriffs and police chiefs, using a portion of locally raised dogs to support law enforcement efforts.
In a terse court record from Emmet County, claims against the estate are pursued. The document cites parties including Lee Arigedes and Mrs. Lars, noting a death related to the proceedings and a request for further action by the court.
A sparse Iowa in Brief column reports storm damage with downed trees and broken branches, farm losses, and scattered incidents. It notes local weather, a long list of small town notes, and obituaries including Dr. Liven of New York with multiple survivors.
A jittery state legislature battles a city driven measure amid stalemate on loan and school funding bills. The column notes confusion over a loan bill and a school bill moving toward the governor, while a drug store whisky prohibition measure fails in the Senate amid amendments.
April 15 reports confirm the Louisiana city measure to allow forming a shelter and maintaining it by a tax not exceeding two mills, subject to voter approval. The bill passed 59 to 28 amid debate on funding for grounds and building.
AmesApril 15 In a town hall lecture Prof R E Burhman warns that communal tobacco pipes spread disease. He cites bacteria such as bacilli in saliva and argues freshen must attend five efficiency features to reduce risks.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local parade event for Halloween. It mentions a group preparing a float or exhibit and a sense of community effort, though details are unclear due to the text quality.
The page surveys multiple towns with brief items. Council Bluffs carpenters and masons build homes after a tornado. Cedar Falls hosts a post office banquet. Mason City faces a wage dispute and a city council rate cut. Denison prepares for Odd Fellows anniversary. Rock Rapids reports heavy rain. Denison plans a county convention. LeMars reveals two crooks steal from a farm home. and Mason City lowers gas and electricity rates while a fire damages a storefront and warehouse in Pebuque.
The obituary recalls former Iowa senator and congressman Hibbard, detailing a long career in the state legislature and U.S. Congress through multiple assemblies. It notes his public spirit, calm demeanor, and valued influence, highlighting his family and residence and the public reaction to his death. The piece also mentions a murder trial of former Oliver priest Mawks in the district court next week, with noted lawyers and proceedings set to unfold.
An elderly Burlington lumberman M Edwhards was found dead in a pasture six miles south of town after being last seen Tuesday. Authorities began a search when he failed to return home, and the body was discovered yesterday following an intensive effort.
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