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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
A Hull News column laments modern fixes in marriage and crime while skewering social pretenses. It jokes about parrot talk, the lynching trope, and urban morals, then shifts to notes on science, gold reports, and changing attitudes of women in the early 1900s.
A discussion on shifting religious expression notes women favor silent worship over emotive hymns and personal exclamations. It cites urban wealth and leisure among the idle rich, contrasting industry with leisure across social ranks and calling for acceptance of restrained, meaningful language in devotion.
The piece reflects on changing times and the fading appeal of traditional sleigh festivals once central in New England. It recalls past excitement when sleighs and horse ownership defined winter leisure and road carnivals, noting a shift away from those festival days as new generations lose interest.
The Havana scene shows Cuba split between President and Vice President factions since the American withdrawal. Rebels allegedly lurk near Pecon Pass and other routes. An orderly self government without rifles is seen as an altarist dream amid drifting political loyalties.
The Alaska question is framed as a territorial bid tied to its vast mineral wealth. Reports note large gold production, copper exports, and potential oil, coal, marble, and other metals. President Taft critiques mining populations for local self government, while editors from Philadelphia and Boston discuss transport and public perception.
Dr. Cornish told the Royal Geographical Society in London that the Panama Canal, valued at 500 million dollars, would equal a fleet of first class battleships and double sea reach for half the cost of maintaining Pacific Atlantic links. He predicts US coastline coverage with minimal vessel expansion and notes future growth of American merchant marine shaping naval balance.
A lively niece Clarice visits Mr and Mrs Worth and vows two weeks of cooking lessons after boasting of a course in domestic science. She shows off a diamond ring and proclaims plans to prepare nineteen sauce varieties and pineapple mousse provoking envy and amused resistance.
A playful roundup compares daylight hours in Spitsbergen Finland Tornea Stockholm Wardburg St Petersburg London Hamburg Dantate and Washington. It notes long and short days by location with humorous asides on meals and daily labors.
Fragmented lines suggest a poemish note about Mary's Limi Tro and a gentle beast likened to sheep. Mentions a lively elephant and a Reston Herald reference. Tone emphasizes cold, unemotional reception of a preacher or politician's handshake.
Amanda and Dilworth discuss dinner in a kitchen scene aboard a train. Herbert and Wardett appear in dialogue as Dilworth insists on simple bread boiled potatoes fried ham and a large pie despite Amanda’s efforts to please him. The exchange shows domestic humor and marital dynamics.
The annual church letter from Bishop Tuttle of Missouri, signed by 46 bishops, urges clergy to focus sermons and prayers on temperance. It calls for the Sunday before Advent, November 01, 695, to be set as a day of reference but notes no move toward prohibition or total abstinence.
The letter urges bishops and ministers to avoid sensational sermons and rely on a wise sober Christian approach to temperance. It notes the Episcopal church leaders set an example for Methodists and Baptists, acknowledging policy limits in legislating appetite.
George A Cul len, Lackawanna general passenger agent, argues personality boosts railroad service. He lists traits: technical knowledge, clear plain talk, neat appearance, broad information, and especially kindness to ease passenger conflicts. He cautions gambling tips are worthless and sympathy has limited value for tooth-ACoe.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Chicago Trade reports slower new demand in manufacturers due to temporary causes but overall business confidence remains strong. It cites easing money, sustained production, active credit, and rising prices for breadstuffs and hides. It notes 19 failures in the district, with five liabilities over $5,000.
Trade reports from New York indicate expanding jobbing activity driven by seasonal demand. Buyers in the West Southwest and South markets are increasing purchases while export trade for farm products remains hindered by high prices, with weekly figures for pastures and farm outputs noted.
A compilation of fluctuating prices for hogs sheep cattle and staple grains across Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo and New York. Values shown for wheat corn oats rye barley and dairy with ranges for no 2 and standard grades.
After six weeks work the steamer Wisrahickan strayed on Outer Duck Island in Lake Huron Tee, 12, and was fouted. The Comarada Fuel and Tran Company at Little Rock, ATH, A8 suffered a fire destroying the cooperage pint, with a loss of 75,006 no insurance.
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