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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1896
Page
5
An article explains a simple acetylene gas setup that could outshine kerosene lamps and rival electric light. A reader reports experiments using carbide and water, with demonstrations of gas production and bright flame, suggesting wide household adoption and potential rail and ship uses.
An advertisement markets wallpaper designs and patterns for a Spring Opening at Dr Coads Drug Store with reference to large stock. The notice also lists a real estate offer near a Catholic church and mentions tax payment services at The Iowa State Bank with accessible payment lists.
Qualified electors of Hull Iowa will vote March 2 1896 in the council room for mayor recorder and three councilmen to fill vacancies. Polls open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voting in accordance with the law. Dated February 4 1895. N A Tamelin W O Boosh Recorder Mayor
A dense patchwork of one page items reports races on the farm, school funds and meetings, public notices, performances, and local personalities. It chronicles a Hull Iowa election notice, fundraising tallies, school and library updates, theater ads, and community happenings with names like Wintermanner, Ballard, and Jensen, plus references to local trades, sales, and civic concerns.
Frank and Ego discuss a radical plan to redistribute U S lands and reform agriculture. Ego envisions equal 2 acre family tracts, resurveying and rent control, risking rebellion from landowners. The exchange critiques credit, speculation, and the role of a Secretary of Agriculture in a sweeping national program.
A general caucus is called to meet at Academy Hallen Teasiag in the evening of Marchard to nominate three candidates for school directors in the Independent District of Hull. Two for the full term and one to fill a vacancy. Open invitation extended by a current board member. Also reports a church arson attempt at Rock Valley M Church last evening with fire set outside. Fire suppressed with no material damage due to quick action. revival needed to curb saloon influence.
A frief-stricken husband receives sympathy as pleas are offered for comfort and divine blessing. The resolutions request publication to the sister and husband, and copy to INDEX and Brotherhood for publication, with names listed for record.
The lodge records express sorrow at the death of Grand John H. Watson. They note divine wisdom in his passing, offer sympathy to his parents and family, and resolve to drape the charter in mourning for 50 days and present copies to bereaved relatives.
A political gathering in Des Moines debated memorials to the Vicksburg siege and a dedicated Iowa Soldiers Monument. Resolutions urged Congress to pass House File 430 creating a national memorial, with the Adjutant asked to send copies to Senator Allison and Iowa representatives.
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