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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence of a New England Thanksgiving recounts a large gathering at Uncle Ben's, with turkey and goose, roast pig and spare ribs, pies and pudding, plus a communal collection for a cause. The tone echoes family lore and regional traditions.
A local anecdote recalls Pete Flood asking a general for various chores and odd tasks around a garden and house. The tale unfolds with humorous exchanges in Trenton street among bystanders and lawmen reflecting on a past cemetery attendance and a ritual of asking a few workers each week to hear an answer.
A promotional note describes rheumatism as a symptom from inactive kidneys and outlines a folk remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compoon Koargon, and Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood and kidneys. It claims the mixture, taken after meals and at bedtime, eases rheumatic pain and related urinary issues.
Practical advice on seed stock uniformity and crop planning. Guidance on oil meal prices and flax use, fire risk in hay fields, and brooding hens. Tips on dairy cleanliness, pig and sheep care, silage for sheep, and turkey disease. Notes on horse work cost, hog pasture in orchards, and breed selection for profitable farming.
The article discusses Theodore N Wall and American Telephone and Telegraph’s purchase of Western Union. An eight month inventory and restatement cut the surplus from 18.9 million to 5.1 million. Management released the facts with a new motto Accuracy and Publicity, boosting stock despite the impairment.
A garbled passage discusses decay and error in a dated prose fragment. It mentions a pallid period and a stray, frantic head, suggesting themes of illness and reform without clear specifics or names. The excerpt reads like a broken meditation on time and deterioration.
The article traces origin of charity seals from Civil War era to CPR efforts in Europe and the United States. It highlights 1904 tuberculosis stamps in Norway and Sweden, the Delaware Anti Tuberculosis Association led by Emily P. Bissell, and the 1908 American Red Cross TB stamp success raising $135,400, with $3,000 in earlier campaigns and growing momentum nationwide.
An unnamed Paris Green performer asks a doctor to be allowed 24 hours to think over ending his life. The doctor refuses to waste time and leaves, promising to return later. After 24 hours the performer phones to say he has reconsidered and wants to recover, requesting further help.
Tarsus in Avia Bl nor, birthplace of the apostle Paul, is now electrified with power drawn from the Cydona river. The city reports 459 electric street lights and about 600 incandescent private lamps.
A remark attributed to Lord Palmerston states that substantial knowledge is needed to understand the immunity of one's ignorance, reflecting on the depth of learning required to gauge personal limits.
A Washington woman credits stopping coffee and embracing Postum with restoring health and vitality. Four years ago doctors warned she would not live long due to nervous exhaustion. She now runs her home, cares for two babies, and writes with energy, praising Postum as the reason for her recovery. Read The Road to Wellville for more.
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