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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
1
A collage of village happenings in Hull includes farming shifts, mill expansion at Hull Roller Mills, social visits from Anna Rock Valley and Emmetsburg, shop ads, a school operetta delay, and closure of the Hull saloon after legal action.
Fragmented prose notes merchants listing tactics to entice buyers with fads and free cigars while creditors loom. A sailor tale and church revivals drift through anecdotes showing small town commerce and morale tested by hard times amid noisy ads and50s style bravado.
An 1893 Mechanic Magazine note recounts the Great Harry as Britain’s premier fighting ship built under Henry VIII at Woolwich for about £14,000. It details its size, crew, armament, and port of origin, plus earlier ships and port reforms, with notes on name changes under Edward VI and wooden tackle of the era.
The article describes billiard cues made in America detailing materials such as bone ivory and ebony ferrules. It explains the handle, shaft, bolts, and hammering process, noting the handwork, inlays, and varied weights and prices from under a dollar to many dollars.
An excerpt from Ragker AL Washington’s autobiography recounts a slavery era anecdote about a slave learning to pluck a guitar from a master. Uncle Take objects to the pricing scheme while a young boy tests the master’s patience with offers of payment per lesson and a final charge for a child.
The readable lines discuss a heavy veil and objections to ascent while mentioning names and places in a disjointed way. It appears as a jumbled excerpt with unclear context and no coherent narrative.
Niagara Falls continues to wear away the rock edge at the Horseshoe Fall. Observers note the broken rock since around ten years and a trend toward a flatter outline. Surveys show the horseshoe narrowing while the American Fall remains thinner. The drainage from the United States feeds the falls and the volume remains immense.
A biographical address by Joseph Choate on Abraham Lincoln's career and early life, detailing his character and rise to fame, has been printed by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and is available from WA Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Gerth reports high inquiries for sea shells and offers a free dozen shells to anyone who pays postage. details promise a selection of Scarlet sea shells and friendly extras. an annual cleanup near alleys and yards is planned with notices to residents within fifteen days.
The notice outlines a Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway excursion on Sunday April 23 with entertainment at Sioux Falls Auditorium including a grand concert by Santee Indian Band. A baseball game at the Slows Fella Hall Park and a parachute descent are planned. Special train departs Hull at 9:00 am Sunday April 28 returning to Sioux Falls at 5:25 pm. Round trip fare is $1.00. For farmer details contact the event organizer.
Wolice is hereby given to all persons heirs or legatees that the District Court of Sigux County Iowa will hear the estate of Ve Vites deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must make payment to the undersigned and all having claims against the estate must present them for allowance. Dated this day of April 1901 Hoelfere Dsvkier Executor.
A 38 day trip with 3 years of service promises luxury travel across the south of Mexico. The special train departs January 22 from Chicago with escorted tours, limited parties, and American Tourist Association backing.
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