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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
5
The page includes holiday gift offers from Mrs Schweiger and Will Fobes opening a restaurant with a neat appearance. Notices mention found money in Hull and a printing service offering cheap rates. Also items about paper sheets, envelopes, and printing for subscribers, plus a report on local sorrow and school activities.
Community items from Hull cover livestock for sale including Hereford bulls and yearling calves, a driving horse and harness, and various goods at DeRoo’s and DeRios. Local visits note Rev J G Smith in Storm Lake on church business and Mrs Blatherwick’s visit. Christmas promotions, puzzles, and county ads round out a bustling page.
The article recalls the start of rural free mail delivery across five routes from three West Virginia post offices. It notes 49 804 rural carriers nationwide, 1 590 000 miles covered, and 20 million rural residents served. It highlights savings of at least 170 million dollars and stresses road upkeep and fair attention to service as essential for continued operation.
Land in the south half of section 1797-44 in Wierglan Township Sioux County is offered for sale with a Hull property option. For particulars call undersigned D. Wilson, Referee.
Land auction notice from Abraham Peterson offering 16 acres of farm land 3 miles north of Inwood Iowa. Includes 16x16 house with foot porch, granary, fenced and crow fenced fields, running water nearby. Price listed as 65.09 per acre with immediate sale sought. Route 1 Inwood Iowa.
A historical account discusses the Menera Wardmen of America and a supposed large endowment. It cites a claim of $38,000,000 in death benefits and describes ongoing monthly payments totaling about $720,000, equating to large daily and hourly figures.
Bulletin lists Sunday events with times for services and youth groups. Morning worship at 9 45, preaching at 8 30 p.m., Epworth League gatherings at 7 00, Janet League at 3 00, and evening preaching at 8 30.
A cordial invitation to worship at Die Presby terian church next Sunday with morning and evening services. Sunday School at ten o seteck. The morning sermon on Modern Lights. Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at 6:50 followed by the evening sermon. Mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30. Also a free lecture on Missions Among the Mormons by Rev. Janaen with stereopticon at Congregational church. Presbyterian church hosts December 15 lecture.
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