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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
7
An old advertisement extolls Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and treats colds headaches and fevers. It claims to act on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and emphasizes its medical approval and wide use. The California Fig Syrup Co markets it in 50c and $1 bottles and warns against substitutes.
An Arizona frontiersman known as Dick wandered the Southwest helping a widow and her children during a brutal drought. He shared his last kibbles, hunted for them, and refused to spare any life, including game, until a rain of wagons finally brought relief. He died that night after begging for bread and water.
A Manchester Evening News ciphered note recalls a rural fair tale about Oliver Cromwell. The New York Mail and Frontier later references a dubious anecdote linking Cromwell to a controversial claim, with curious critical commentary from observers.
The readable fragments show money making schemes, travel adverts to Atlanta with prices, and scattered product pitches. Mentions include 2,000 pounds earnings, trips for 15 dollars, and various cosmetic and patent style claims. Names and places are garbled, but indicate a miscellaneous historic classified-like page.
The New York tide cleans the harbor twice daily, saving millions yearly by removing floating refuse and purifying sewage. Baltimore teams skim the harbor each morning, gathering carloads of rinds and debris as ships discharge waste, while New York floats are swept clear by the ebb.
An English traveler recounts entering Moren’s ministerial house and being checked by etiquette. The prince and courtiers react to a patent leather shoe, admired for its novelty. the shoe is passed around and worn briefly as the traveler is escorted from the room.
The text recalls ancient and medieval fondness for evergreens in winter celebrations. It cites Pliny on ritual tree cutting, notes feudal decorum in hall and hovels, and explains how certain trees like the mistletoe entered Christian and heathen practices, with warnings about church decorations.
Disjointed OCR passage shows characters debating politics and a trip abroad. Snatches include references to Cowboys and a fatal outcome, with mentions of money, a seashell coat, and a political venture. The excerpt lacks clear events or identifiable people.
Reported: Miss Gonsudle Vanderbilt plans to give 2 million dollars from her 10 million dowry to the dowager Duchess of Marlborough. The gift would reimburse Blenheim Castle restoration costs and estate liabilities tied to the late Duke. Mrs Hamersley aided Marlborough estate clearance before marriage.
A large tabby cat in a Monmouth Maine feed store fell head first eight feet into a lower room while chasing a mouse. The cat remained head down for thirteen days until oats were cleared and the animal was found alive and eager for food. Other items warn of fire insurance and health topics.
The passage notes Thackeray would produce a novel in six to eight months under compulsion and that Burke spent eighteen months in reading and study for Warren Hastings. It also mentions Balzac deeming it sweet time and that delaying more than six months for a longest story often led him to finish a novel in under three months.
A children's remedy named Mrs Winglow's Sonrittsd promises relief for teething pain and wind colic. The product claims to ease irritation, reduce crying, and restore comfort for unsettled infants.
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