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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
5
The undersigned announce they purchased the stock of Beckman Wintermantel Rowe and will continue the business to uphold the former reputation. They will carry dry goods clothing hats boots furniture groceries and crockery with close margins and plan further announcements.
Two public sales are announced in nearby towns. On Thursday February 24 at 1 PM Mrs. Manden, two miles north of Hull, will sell livestock and farming machinery as she moves to Hull. On Tuesday February 22 at 1 PM Gerrit Meerdink, two miles east and one mile south of Bull, will sell seed grain potatoes and other items with a free lunch.
The Sheldon dentist Di Sweela was mis-listed for January 19. The correct visit date is February 16.
The piece recalls the thirty six years since Fort Donelson began, noting the Union victory led largely by Iowa troops, the brutal fighting, and the cost in blood. It urges remembering the war and teaching it with forgiveness so children of all backgrounds understand the historical facts.
Wheat 59, Burley 15-25, Oats 15, Corn 18. Hogs 265. Lenaink sells Spring Hats and Capas. Mrs Yockey and Miss Mamia Dean visited Doon over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Grisalt. G W Langick advertises spring stock and prices. Snowstorm spurred cutters and bob-steds. Rev J 23 Chase to preach at Congregational Church Feb 13. A J Scholten seen on streets. Le hay ill, hopes for quick recovery. Stutzman family moving toward Hull. Hall lads visit NP office. a scrap report spurred their departure.
Des Moines visit for Mrs Tamplio. News on Academy student J A Saver. Druggists forecast good business. Armory expansion underway in Hull. Postal printing urging address labeling. Weather and county updates. Church and school society events planned. Obituary notes for S. W. Houge and veteran McMillan. Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance annual report praised for value. Community announcements and debates on Sioux County tax and public works.
Farmers in Sioux County discuss establishing a county derimental station at the poor farm. Petition circulates among locals while Supervisor Biatherwick hesitates and invites letters for or against. Board to act on the petition at the meeting on the ivth of the month amid mixed support among farmers. The note also mentions reactions to the Zola Dreyfus affair in France.
A letter denounces a heavy drug trade circular mailed nationwide under current law. The pamphlet weighs over a pound per issue with mostly ads and wall paper samples and is sent single cent per pound. It calls for stopping such postal abuse and cites widespread public anger at fiscal deceit.
Notice notes a change in the advertisement for William Wilkinson, proprietor of the old and reliable Hardware store, indicating a shift in business listing or ownership details.
George Hendersons case in Lyon county district court hints at the turmoil as Ballister Bros auction and private sale slashes stock. Fire in another town wipes out a substantial loss.Draggist J A Anderson renews spring stock of wallpaper with favored prices. Lincoln birthday events and sermons are noted along with federal appointments, including McMillan and Towle, stirring local speculation about future consulships and political influence.
A collage of light verse on wooing and flirtation contrasts with brief humor items. Candid lines describe a bold hat and rose, a timid lover, and a cheeky cross between romance and observation. Short witticisms close with a domestic quip and a parable from a newspaper column.
The Whittier homestead in Haverhill Massachusetts opens to visitors Wednesday to Friday afternoons for 10 cents and Saturday for 5 cents with AP visitors asked to register. The text notes an accidental shooting incident involving Ligdurath, where Bill claimed he only meant to wing him but a joggled arm caused the shot. Aristotle is cited as proposing a marriage age of 37 for men and 43 for women.
Parlor, bedroom, dining room and kitchen furniture featured with high standard of quality in the northwest. Prices promise favorable comparison with city rates for sets or singles. Calls invited to view stock and request custom orders, plus a specialty in picture frames, trunks and valises in endless variety.
The undersigned offers four of five xoid fara for gale at prices from $30 to 340 per aere. The document lists annual statements of Farmers Mutual association with officers B. F. Hawkins and Calvin Hook, noting financial details from the year ending December last and sworn statements from officers.
The Illinois Central Railroad Company announces a Manns excursion to New Orleans departing Shiedor at 3 PM on February 1. Round trip fare is 86.18 with tickets valid through March 19. Through Furman Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers will be used. For circulars with rates and times, apply to J. F. Merny, Manchester, Iowa.
Market reports complete in the Daily St. Paul Dispatch. Index subscription available for 25 cents per month.
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