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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
13
The piece laments Sunday gambling where five poker games ran simultaneously. It notes young boys under age ten involved and condemns gambling as the most demoralizing vice. The author calls for action to break up the gambling rings regardless of church membership.
The piece lauds the Women’s Relief Corps and its leaders for patriotic service and relief to veterans and orphans. It notes Mrs Lizzie Bourquin guiding ceremonies and mentions Mrs Jizzie Swafford’s Workers, endorsing broader support from the public.
Grant township farmer Robert Lynch from Sioux County transacts business in Tall last Monday. Miss Holman’s pupils will recite Tuesday afternoon. Sapphire Lodge A F A M meets Saturday night. W M visits welcome. Shin Wagner shows signs of recovery after serious illness. Freton Clipper credits W R Clofhat town as best Corps in the state with three badges of honor on display.
The Epworth League of the Sheldon church held elections last Saturday night with President James Watson Secretary Flora Hook and Treasurer Mamie Dean named. A mixture of local items follows including remarks on community life and local personalities.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Frank and Ego debating Moses, Debs and Coxey as they dream of a new government. The imagined cabinet includes names like Nargider and Rosty while teasing a utopian program amid wartime bondage and social upheaval.
A late installation of officers in one civic society drew public attention and a younger brother challenged a father addressing his son as brother during the ceremony. Mary Goss, aged 74, died after weeks of illness, leaving a husband and five daughters, with many relatives in the surrounding communities. Funeral services are set at the AM. church with the Canton pastor officiating.
Mr Chas Knapp of Anderson and Knapp Pioneer Drug Store sells his share of the business and his fine farm in Nock township. He receives two improved half sections near Woodstock Minnesota. An inventory of stock at the drug store is underway ahead of the transfer. De Qwans is expected to assume ownership of one business in person. The deal was brokered by Seeldon and Ireland of Hull who sold a ball section of land.
A traveling salesman tours Hull offering California Pains at 70 per box, claiming equal quality to local merchants sold at 40 and 1 50 per box. Buyers urged to examine home stores before accepting delivery and note no obligation if price or quality does not match claims.
A fragmented classified item lists various products and prices including Excel one year $100, New York Treuxe $1.00, and multiple horse weights for sale. It also advertises a farm trade offering a half section in Sioux county with $32,000 in improvements and good water, inviting inquiries at the Ibvex odige.
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