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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
The article notes a curious habit observed in horses at pasture. A horse rolls either on the first or third attempt, never the second, and never makes a fourth roll, with a tendency to roll uphill on sloped ground. The reason remains unexplained and invites speculation.
A sad faced man recounts drawing his bank funds and taking a small, fatal drink when the bank suspended payment. He notes a dividend later and reflects that the loss was costly, while a Kentuckian asks if the drink was the sole act. The tale ends with a wry line about “the judgment of heaven.”
The piece argues that the poorest workers waste earnings on immediate needs rather than saving. It notes many laborers lack thrift, keeping only small savings for sickness or unemployment, and warns that when mills shut down capitalists restrain cash, leaving workers worse off. It contrasts savers with those who live “from land to mouth.”
A local hospital accident ward tale recounts a youth blasting a pistol cartridge near a nurse. The wound was treated and dressed. the youth, later questioned, claimed the bullet was blank, provoking mockery among staff.
A literary snippet extols laughter as a powerful force to shake the diaphragm quicken pulses and enliven the brain. It argues humor is a moral strength that undercuts superstition and unbelief, noting the old joke that a man who laughs cannot kill himself.
The passage claims evolution shifts from the practical to the ideal, using the banana as an example. It asserts bananas originate from a tropical development with seed removal and fruit growth, contrasting this with a supposed angel becoming a stock broker.
The text compares Ontario to several American areas, noting Ontario covers 225000 square miles while others such as Union in New York and various states range from about 4 980 to 58 044 square miles. It totals about 2460 square miles in the fragment.
A writer argues that progress in industrial arts reduces household drudgery for women but creates new health risks. The author notes too little occupation for family activity leads to ailments and disease, calling for balanced work and reform.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Han roar reaching distant mire sounds and a claim about an elephant trunk being shorter than four elephant lengths. References include Boston Transcript and Cuvier. The garbled text mixes animal and natural history curiosities with unclear attributions.
A thrifty tradesman explains he uses a distant bank because he lived opposite while it was built, trusting safety. A northern bank boasts artistic doors by a sculptor, yet a longtime depositor withdraws to a rival, saying the ornate doors are not businesslike or safe.
A fragmentary note about George Manville Feon owning worn blue paper linked to a Dickens purchase offer, with references to Lord Byron and Mr. Claridge. The piece suggests Dickens declined, hints at a serenade at Todgers and recalls 1844 writings, in a playful yet confused tone.
The article notes perfumes peaked in Louis IIIs era with a famed scented court. Hostesses announced a chosen odor for guests to use in toilettes during large entertainments. Each day at court featured a different perfume and mint water cleansing was prized, highlighting hygiene as a virtue of the period.
The average diver collects ten pearl oysters from fifty feet of water. On shore the mollusks die and shells open. Pearls are sorted by sieves into sizes. Very small or defective pearls are sold for eye and nerve remedies popular in the east. Leur Son's.
The text describes varied attributions of sneezing and yawning by groups such as Tlindags and In, with Themistocles of Cicero noted for a sincese as a fa able amen. It mentions a demonmeal possession notion and Moslems seeking refuge with Allah from Satan as they cover their mouths during yawns.
A claim states the world’s most expensive hat was presented to General Grant during his time in Mexico and is shown in the National Museum in Washington. The item is described as a guest specimen of an unidentified form and is linked to a famous purchase.
A garbled dialogue notes a marriage question and political context. Readable parts suggest discussions of life events, time references, and implied personal details amid fragmented text. The exact facts and names remain unclear due to the damaged OCR.
The Sioux County Republican delegates meet in Orange City on Tuesday September 10 1901 at 10 o clock to nominate candidates for Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Coroner and Supervisor in the 3rd district. Voters are invited to attend township caucuses to select delegates with representation based on township votes for John N Baldwin in 1900.
The Capel township caucus produced a muddled delegate result with some claiming validity for multiple candidates while Orange City Herald disputes the outcome. Letters target critics and hint at wider political strife as contenders vie for county treasurer and public offices.
Fragmentary noisy OCR reads as a tongue in cheek attack on editors and a mock celebration of a unnamed victory. The piece lampoons a chanticleer figure and hints at vanquish and retreat with archaic spelling and misrendered names.
The Nebraska meeting on Wednesday adopted resolutions demanding the immediate return of former State Treasurer Joseph Sartiey from parole. The text asserts he should be restored to full status and duties, framing the action as a public financial reform gesture.
The article explains that early earth days were five to six hours long and that the moon formed when the earth was molten. It notes the day now is 24 hours, the moon at 240000 miles, and that tidal forces slow rotation while the moon recedes gradually. Professor Selden in Garret’s Magazine.
A garbled set of folk remedies advises diluting magenta for bites, swallowing raw egg to relieve sting, and white of egg with water for indigestion. It suggests vinegar in food, a teaspoon in a mouthful of water before sleep, and a quick drink to revive someone near death.
Jerome recalls a quirky habit from his father to prepare for a journey. He wrote a thorough list listing every item from boots to soap, then pared it down to essentials, ensuring nothing unnecessary was left behind. He would repeat the review to avoid missing anything.
A garbled Providence Chronicle passage recalls a village scene near Providence with a deserter twin, an attentive crowd, and a coin wager tied to a salvation journey. The narrative shifts to a man named Jim Conklot attending a meeting, then returning to a religious struggle and profanity.
The readable text shows partial phrases about financial settings and claims. It mentions a paper man and a Loan reference, with unclear details on seisement and monetary calculations. Names and places are not discernible, leaving a vague note on financial assertion and preparation.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report quotes a physician praising partridge eggs as highly nutritious though rarely consumed. He notes eggs from partridge nests are often robbed, with some rural families eating them during laying season while birds remain hunted for meat.
Fragmented garbled passage from a New York court office discusses the legal profession and public perception. It references 25 years in the Isend courts, dignity of the profession, and general commentary on why lawyers seek popularity and good salaries.
An unclear historical fragment describes a lion in Paris and an African elephant at the London Zoo performing actions with mead and biscuits. The lion opens a lid and the elephant gathers biscuits, with spectators watching the outcomes and reactions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe costs for railings at Paul’s Cathedral and a parish project in Sussex. Names such as Tamberhurst, Leen, and Wadman appear with figures and annual totals. The garbled text references a recorder, a coffee martyrs line, and Lewes in a rough historical accounting.
An unclear passage mentions a sequence of actions and names like Roher Scenad Theent and Fouvnel with scattered terms such as ricinus and poyadar. The text appears garbled, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Fragmentary text references a Petri Gue Karras law and a property claim by relatives. The readable parts mention a father or guardian and a felon crackdown but lack clear actions, dates, or parties.
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