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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
4
A Washington letter hints at a large summer or fall gathering in the Midwest tied to a historic inauguration. It notes political scheming and criticizes the national process as citizens unequally deprived of the ballot every four years.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a landmark inauguration with high public interest. Mention of Governor Wilson and a forthcoming ceremony suggests an event potentially eclipsing prior spectacles, amid a surge of public attention and speculation.
Fragment discusses oil shipment expectations and European impact with a misread name, suggesting large export aims and a simple measurement approach using buckets on a porch.
A feature filled page reports on residents visiting Sioux City and events in Sioux Center. Mentions include Ayres from LeMars visiting Friday, Walter Lalkema’s time with friends, and Jella VannerHoek from Perekinoisville visiting Saturday. Frank Vanderborg plans price checks on 80 acres and Neal Jengenrarl’s business trip to Lingla. John Frech and Eisie Was sink marry with Rev. VanDer Ploey performing the ceremony, and a new Bukers and Merchant’s bank opening March 1 with officers named.
The Beckman home welcomed a baby girl named Lola Claire on Thursday morning. Both mother and child are reported to be doing nicely.
Fred Cleveriigg and family leave for a farm near Carine to be replaced by T Struatema and family. John Niessink marries Etla Franken at the Niessink home as chicken pox spreads in the Franken family. Teachers kept students in wraps while smoke entered rooms. a new school is urged.
Notice to all concerned that the firm Vanden bergen Bros of Hull and Sioux Center has dissolved by mutual consent. Creditors must present claims by March 21, 1914, or be barred. Names Van Sternberocien and Van Sorneur appear with Hull address and date February 21, 1918.
Public School notes show Aleh Sebel and Catherine Sawyer visited on February 20 along with Agatha Miller ex-14 on February 25. The eighth grade saw Katie Vant Hof join February 24. The inter society declamatory contest begins preparations as Fihe Mesa represented Hull in a LeMars polling contest last Friday with Miss Calder guiding eighth grade recitations.
Hayden Reporter notes include Case VerHoef moving to an 80 acre plot between J. W. Horn and Andrew Plender with new buildings. A party in honor of wives at Clause Winter’s home featuring a German lunch. Will H. Eddy buys a new Cadillac with modern features and rides with friends. John Miller weds Anna Buren at the bride’s home in George with Boyden relatives present. John plans a Canada move after securing a housekeeper. Cornelius Kuyper weds Miss Cornelia Moermond at the Moermond home southwest of Boyden with many guests.
Fragmentary text references people arriving home, friendship, accession, and prosperity. no solid names, places, dates, or events are discernible.
Doon notes report Grantalher Merrill recovering from grippe and Charley Rentchler returning to farming. Mike Navel and J. Levering relocate households and farms, with Levering praised as a valued neighbor. Al Swenning returns from Duluth work with inflammatory rheumatism. rest and care expected to restore him. Win Boumpaarden sells residence to Gerrit Kloek in a vehicle deal. Kloek acquires a local auto. Spring sentiment and community developments noted.
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