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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
6
An evocative panorama of Tahiti portrays a coral reef lagoon, blue ocean, cocoanut palms, red and yellow flowering trees, thatched native huts, and a climate yielding rich tropical produce. The narrative promises endless scenery and a traveler’s delirium at every turn.
An old Arkansan in Lippincott's counties recounts never going abroad but claims wide travel within the region. He lists Pettis County visiting his wife's sister, Rocky Oh, and Petrovile with a long, winding memory of local journeys and sights, insisting his world remains near.
A writer describes a giraffe's timid responses to loud sounds and a canal barge explosion. The keeper notes the giraffes rise briefly then lie down, revealing heightened sensitivity to night time noises and a tendency to dash themselves if scared, reflecting their cautious nature.
A green chalcedony named Breadstone is linked to a legend tied to the crucifixion. A piece of chalcedony near the cross is said to stain red with Savior’s blood, deepening with danger, and to revive spirits, inspire bold deeds, curb excess, and heighten invisibility at will.
Fragmentary quotes discuss energy, water flow near Niagara Falls, and heat transfer, citing George Tessin and other sources. The text blends science observation with humorous asides about driving hills, diesel, and family discipline, reflecting a collage of quotations and misprints.
An overview of the Ainu of Hok-kaido, their status under the Japanese empire, and distinctive customs. It describes population, hunting and fishing as main occupations, unique infant naming practices, head shaving rituals, clothing and tattoos, intra community marriage rules, religious beliefs, and forms of punishment.
The Sioux county Republican party issues a call for a delegate convention in Orange City on September 10 1901 at 11 o clock a m to nominate candidates for Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Coroner and Supervisor. Voters are urged to attend township caucuses to select delegates with representation based on township and votes cast for John N Baldwin in 1900. The notice lists chairmen and secretary and details district representation.
Report on Stowx County voters and candidates for sheriff county supervisor and other offices as party officials prepare for the upcoming Republican convention. Citrus and Spirit Lake figures are noted, with tension among Sioux County politicians and hints of rivalries within the local political ring.
Sir Edwin Arnold once a famed literary light of Great Britain now suffers blindness and paralysis in his lower limbs while his son serves time for embezzlement. Despite grave infirmities, he toils to support himself, clinging to dignity as neighbors express sympathy for his ruined fortunes.
Fragmentary text describes an American Sheet Steel company plan to operate a plant under guards and draft-like arrangements. It mentions workers and guards performing duties at the site with unclear context and sentences.
The piece argues that threats of violence by Amalgamated Association members undermine its lawful aims and contradict President Shaffer’s call for nonviolence. It urges the union to restrain members, warns of lawlessness if violence occurs, and cites potential public sympathy loss and broader labor disruption in the iron and steel region.
The article notes high prices for giraffes rhinoceroses and hippopotamuses as exotic animals. It mentions scarcity of breeders in America and the difficulty of importing live specimens. It cites New York as a center where such animals occasionally appear and describes dealers’ hopes of profits amid limited supply.
Jace Riis recalls a 19th century incident when General Grant, staying near Fifth Avenue, avoided confrontation after a fire at the Masonic Temple. A policeman, protecting the fire line, struck a man in a great ulster, sparking no reply from Grant. Riis admires Grant's restraint and notes the officer feared by a frightened crowd.
A quirky science note discusses Mercury’s year of three days, Venus’ two percent of a year, and Mars’ GST days. It mentions cloud height, the Moon’s edge, total solar eclipse duration, and global water scale. It ends by contrasting ancient beehive work with modern German production methods and mentions birds and globules.
A fragment discusses medical struggle in psychiatry and a claim by Terr Liefler, director of an asylum, that treatment can restore vision. It notes a patient who regained color and form recognition after intense effort, suggesting many with diminished sight might benefit from cultivation rather than withdrawal.
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