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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
4
A man in suspect new clothes signs a name at a desk in a tense scene. He answers a clerk with flourish as a bride and groom stand nearby. The bride questions his rough humor while the clerk notes the register action.
Readers are warned about the danger of inexpensive baking powders linked to illness. The article argues high priced brands offer safety, while cheaper powders may cause health issues and reduced results. It notes the danger is widely known, urging caution and suggesting trusted manufacturers.
In Lon ow Paddington borough a note warns tenants and owners about opening windows in unoccupied flats to avoid damp and theft risk. The advisory suggests leaving rooms usable while homes are vacant and outlines potential fines for noncompliance.
Mrs Justwood says she made the pudding and wants to add the sauce. Mr Jostwood agrees and requests a telephone call to summon a doctor.
An Ohio woman, about 40 and fair, writes of improved health after two years on Grape-Nuts twice daily. She says she suffered from a deranged digestion, used morphine for weeks, and avoided medicines for years, then claims perfect health and better mental clarity without stomach distress. The letter appears in Postum Co. promotional material.
A summary of champions across baseball boxing golf motors and track lists winners such as Cobb Detroit in baseball and Karola Hilton England in golf. It records national and international feats from aviation boating and athletics with names like McNally Rosenberger and McGrath among others.
The Astor family tale centers on Charles Frederick Astor and his son William, both rendered unable to work by a missing wooden leg and poverty. Their uncle John Jacob Astor’s legacy haunts their hopes as they seek jobs, with Charles attempting work despite social disgrace and humiliation.
A New York report outlines a pastor set to begin slum work amid a swirl of sensational crime headlines. The piece ties murder accusations, high society figures, and controversial personal scandals to a broader social effort in the city.
The 1911 season saw many new trotters and pacers, yet only eight trotting and two pacing world records lowered, with several equaled. Weather and track conditions hindered champions like Uhlan and The Harvesters from racing up to their potential.
A deacon mixes cough syrup with rye for emergencies and frets that precautions prevent proper medicine use. In Scranton a souvenir hunter removes a machine nut and a man taps a valve with a cold chisel, risking danger.
An advertisement extols kidney pills and outlines signs of kidney trouble such as altered urine, back pain, fatigue, and swelling. It cites a testimonial from H R Hatch of Everett Washington who claims recovery after using Deans Kidney Pills, noting dramatic prior suffering and later restored health.
An old Fort Sailin Times Record blurb presents a Doan's Kidney Pills ad from Foster Mitchem Co Buffalo proprietors. The playful item features a joke about a man's red nose and blushing pride rather than a news event.
An article extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative for elderly and children. It claims it relieves chronic constipation without strong purgatives, strengthens stomach and bowels, and is widely sold in 29 cent and 1 dollar bottles. Consumers can request a free sample by mailing name and address to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A seven year old Freddie bursts into a room while his mother dresses. She admonishes him for not knocking. He replies he looked through the keyhole first in a humorous domestic vignette.
An advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy as a non patent medicine used by physicians for years. Sold by Marine Eye Remedy Co. in Chicago, the product is offered in small orange tube packages.
A brief item notes that the person was guarded by police due to fears that others might seize his money. The article frames the guard as a protective measure amid concerns of potential theft or coercion.
An ad promoting Cream of Rye as a healthful breakfast to cut cost of living, with a claim of a Free Silver Spoon in each package. An urging to ask grocers for two packages and a whimsical quote about a lost golden hour. Also mentions Hamlin's Wizard Oil as cold prevention. A separate line hints at a girl's father barring a suitor from the house.
A local scene shows a judge questioning a man about a serious charge, a sympathetic outburst from the clerk, and a light taunt about suspenders. A caricature ad for Castoria and a cameo about Mrs Crawford’s purchases appear as interludes in the crowd.
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