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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
5
The Hull Index advertises weekly publication with subscription terms and misc notices. It lists rates for annual and semiannual subscriptions and promotes services including laundry and photography at Sanbeam Gallery, with contact references and a lost item note for spectacles found.
The Oskaloosa Herald was sold Monday to Hoffman brothers. Col. Swale, a longtime figure in the paper and state G A T and Republican circles, is mentioned in connection with the paper. The issue lists a Congregational church festival and bazaar set for Friday December 11 1806 with a chicken pie supper and handmade crafts, plus a large roster of teachers and attendees.
A damaged OCR page fragment lists scattered names and items such as Beckinga and W. ands Rowe's, references to clothing sales, a Sheldon traveler Adelaide Bashurel, and a Clearing Sale on Clothing. Mentions of Wratrea, Patkerson, and Bridsv Tee appear with unclear dates and places.
A patchwork of notices covers ad readings, visits, meetings, promotions, and public events. The text lists people like Mrs Norman, Dr Grout, and Mr McDonald, plus local committees, church gatherings, and a forthcoming council meeting.
A garbled notice discusses a time change for routes and station access. It mentions DHSSES AL 2S OME heading North to South and a request to keep timetables aligned. The text is fragmented but references a public transit timetable or fare update.
A short sales note highlights exceptionally cheap fall and winter lines. It promotes 15-cent dress goods and other graded fabrics as being offered at very low prices, urging shoppers to take advantage.
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