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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
6
A fragmented historical verse warns that women voting will upend society. It imagines men as fearful ghosts and a future of chaos and loss as political power shifts after ballots. The piece reflects anxious gender politics in a grim prophetic tone.
A narrator recounts a sensational Paris episode of flirtation with Princess Millefiore, a stolen muff, a note, and a perilous chase across cafes and ice rinks. He braves cold, suspects a crime, and colludes with his uncle at the prefecture to forestall trouble for the lovers. The tale ends with the muff reappearing on a table.
An antispiritualist Cumberland entertained fellow passengers by reading thoughts on a Vienna to St Petersburg rail run. A Polish Jew bet fifty rubles Cumberland could divine his thoughts. Cumberland predicted a trip to a Nishni Novgorod fair and a 20000 ruble purchase, then bankruptcy, but the Jew proved the guess wrong and offered a different idea with a brilliant reply.
The Philadelphia Record reports a Dr Glinrest promoting a helmet that vibrates the head to relieve spinal trouble. He claims daily rides on uneven roadbed in a street car calm nerves and ease joints, with improved sleep and fewer symptoms.
The Indianapolis Sentinel recounts a guest’s fury at a rundown hotel room described as rats in size of pug dogs. The scene centers on a clash with the clerk over the condition and price of the cheap lodging.
Neighbor visitors explore a rare museum display of various instruments. One guest questions the provenance and notes none of the claimed items match an alleged prized piece.
A historic recipe describes making a barley soup favored by the English Queen. It instructs soaking one half pound pearl barley in 10 spoonfuls with three pints veal stock, simmering an hour and a half, transferring one third, straining the remainder, adding cream and salt, then heating and serving.
A Berkshire funeral service was held with attendees including a mourner listed on the program. The event took place on a weekday, with pallbearers and attendees paying respects.
The article traces Quebec City's role as a French fortress and British Gibraltar, noting sieges and pivotal moments from 1750 to 1775. It recalls Champlain founding in 1608, Wolfe and Montcalm clashes, and counts of colonial leaders and battles shaping North American history. The narrative emphasizes war scars and enduring commerce in the St. Lawrence city.
The piece describes Quebec as a strong fortress with notable fortifications and artillery. It highlights the Montmorency Falls and river as top natural attractions near Quebec, noting a 250 foot waterfall and winter ice cores. It also mentions Quebec’s ship-building as a major industry with 20 to 30 vessels built each winter.
An article explains indoor cycling as a practical training method using an endless cord to connect the pedal crank to a flywheel. The system makes each pedal kick productive while training for a race, framing the device as a useful domestic appliance rather than mere ornament.
The article presents a humorous survey of marriage proposals with statistics showing various outcomes. It also warns North Dakota about the spread of the Russian thistle, urging inter-state action and legislative coordination to eradicate the weed within two years without heavy funding.
The article traces doll evolution from early German toy makers to the fin de siècle Fakery dolls. It notes a modern phonograph equipped metallic body doll that can repeat Mother Goose rhymes and walk the nursery floor. The TEedisen doll family faced a court and was discontinued.
In a pawn dispute, a pawnbroker shows no interest as an attorney protests the lack of urgency. The pawnbroker finally grumbles a 16 percent fee before returning to his earlier indifference.
A Brenechiman hiss inverted a street car on an omnibus with treadmill gears at its rear and wheels for support. The horse pulls the strange vehicle as it moves, while the animal remains at work.
The remark suggests women believe men love with all parts of their bodies except their hearts. It reflects a skeptical view of male romantic depth within a social discussion.
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