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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
3
The passage reviews religious fervor and colonial attitudes, noting ritual, gender roles, and moral critique. It references Japanese social conditions, education, and price discrimination against foreigners, and describes Philippine hardwood interiors and decorative floors.
A jumble of anecdotes and notes recounts a New Haven man buying a silver mine for 2000, a New York City tale of an honest man returning found money, a judge’s quip about an independent gent, and musings on trout, science, and global population. It also mentions diamond imports, gold use in industry, and plans for monuments to explorers Mungo Park and Richard Lander.
A lengthy report describes a national baby beauty contest highlighting a child named Master O'Toole noted for “physical perfection.” Organized by the American Medical association and affiliated bodies, the effort seeks standardized scoring to map deformities and set a benchmark for infant health nationwide.
Des Moines pursues breach of promise suit for 15000 against William Garrett, after Letta Crennigan produced a marriage license on January 9 and says Garrett promised to wed five years ago but never did.
Waterloo Iowa district court Judge F C Platt enjoined members of the local tree moulders union from picketing or interfering with Waterloo Malleable Iron works operations after a strike began January 2. D G Langands of the company applied for the injunction. Revenues from automobiles show 259 736 50 of 482 072 26 total in 1911 with 8700 cars registered.
The Lorimer senatorial investigating committee resumes hearings as Lorimer is expected to testify under oath about his 1909 election. Elbridge Haney, his counsel, predicts a two day direct examination and a lengthy cross examination, with testimony completion by week’s end and a committee report to follow.
Army officers arriving from the Philippines aboard the Sherman report nearly 1000 Moros killed resisting disarmament. The subduing campaign proves more serious than expected. Private Joseph Dowdy of the Twentieth Infantry is hospitalized with bolo wounds.
Descriptions show low readings across multiple towns with Burlington at 15 below and Tugueo still below zero. Weather reports indicate continued extreme cold with no sign of thaw and widespread subzero conditions in central Iowa areas.
Ainas introduces Jobin Buchioan from Obtuaire as a new Fara crop specialist to run field experiments with grain varieties for flat crops. He previously supervised at Grnturig and worked with Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph. The goal is to identify grain types suited to Iowa conditions through cooperative experimental work with farmers.
Wetherville Iowa January 17 farmers from Burmet County gathered at a court house to learn methods for sugar beet cultivation. Representatives from sugar beet centers in Waverly Iowa and Cheake Minnesota spoke along with talks on climate suitability and potential yields. Local growers noted the crop as promising and some plan to trial the beet crop next year.
A long time Marshalltown financier and director of the First National Bank died suddenly this morning of heart disease. Friends and family report a stroke of fate in the death that stunned the town, with 66 years counted in a life of banking and public work.
Mex Stottiet and Jadar report widespread coal shortages as 16 mines shut due to frozen pipes, raising fears of accidents. Inspectors warn railroads may fail to move coal to meet unprecedented demand, heightening public anxiety over fuel supplies.
A junior training institute team defeated a Chicago visitors squad 26 to 16 in a lively game. Coonan, later noted as Evametahurge forward, stood out after the final whistle. Two years ago he helped his team win the Twin City championship.
Iowa City Democratic students form Bryan for president club with a formal indorsement to William Jennings Bryan. Fort Dodge Mrs. Jack Stafford severely burned after spilling scalding water. husband injured in stairway fall. Calhoun County grand jury returns three indictments against Joseph Dewey, Fred Slaughter for kidnapping, malicious mischief, and conspiracy. bonds set at $1 each. Estherville Iowa Savings Bank officers elected with W. Converse as president and Mack Groves as vice president. Dumont Chicago and Great Western No. 6 wreck eastbound injuring five. cause a broken rail. Pullman and coach off track.
Reports from Des Moines Iowa City and other towns detail election results labor talks rail receivership and local crimes. Stories cover a Chordelicceoin mayoral recount a county tax dispute and a fatal sleigh collision near Coin with the Wabash train.
Cedar Rapids Jan 82g Jen king of Solon says her husband is a boon companion of a fire 82g ring in the Adams family case. United States Marshal in Cedar Rapids is aiding the search to locate him to explain the January mystery and alleged ring leaders. A federal grand jury is expected to convene in February.
A note from Henning University scholar Henry Englander reveals a man once believed dead has resurfaced after 36 years. The inquiry traces the vanished young man through relatives in Wandering and Florida, with a burial belief overturned and a family seeking confirmation of his identity.
Marshalltown Iowa January 6 The persistent cold snap of 1964 is recalled by the area as similar to a 48 year old event. A blizzard years ago dropped to 35 degrees below zero for three days with snow that never melted, livestock died in large numbers and even prairie chickens frozen to death.
Monticello Iowa January Niles Voorhees has long hunted a rumored gold mine in Globe Arizona. He says a 1875 discovery secret, learned from a dying prospector, spurred him and a partner to seek the treasure for more than two decades despite Indian opposition and difficult trails. Now aged over 60 he plans one more effort from Globe with his partner to locate the mine.
Spencer A. Phelps of this city named by Judge Reed as referee in bankruptcy for the districts of O'Brien Emmet Palo Alto Dickinson Clay Osceola Lyon and Sioux counties to replace G T Wellmann who resigned. Hart Moore duel for Republican national committeeman post in Iowa with factional lines drawn. Cherokee curfew proclamation orders bell tolling at 8 pm January 11 1912 impacting children under 14 to cease activity as goblins prepare for night.
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