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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented Iowa page discusses The Hull Index weekly notices and local advertising. It opines on United States Senate proceedings, tariff revenue, Western state conventions, and debates over expansion and self government abroad, reflecting pro expansionist, pro commerce views and confidence in McKinley.
A comment notes altered mail schedules limit access to Chicago papers in Town and surrounding towns. The writer questions why Illinois editions,dated as morning papers, draw Iowa patronage while offering little real Iowa news, contrasting with local papers like The Register.
Iowa readers urge state papers to publish more Associated Press dispatches and resist patronizing out of state outlets. The message argues local papers offer better news coverage for Iowa, urging support for Iowa journalists, lawyers, and merchants, amid discussions of national and world events. A tribute to Philip Buckley follows, with verses praising his faith and family.
A Glasgow Herald piece describes a photographer seeking the best portrait of a 10‑month‑old. The mother, aunts, and grandfather critique six poses, preferring one that resembles the child’s true look, while others appear crass or odd. The grandfather suggests retaking a few more in hopes of an authentic likeness.
Public opinion and law shape salvage rewards for ships saved at sea. Courts often cap salvage around one third to one half of vessel value, with variation by case and vessel type. Historic examples include the Iroquois, Indralems, Strathspey, Strathnevia, Dispatch, and Carlisle, illustrating prolonged drift and towing to safety.
A German historian highlights a medieval canal linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. He cites a 1585 Mohammedan project to revive this ancient waterway, seen as a precursor to the Suez Canal.
A story of a dog named Lion visiting Dr. W. T. Ball and Mrs. Maris Nevine Blaine. Lion carried a tiny note to the doctor and returned with replies, showing a playful exchange between pet and mistress, as recorded in the Boston newspaper item.
In western Ontario beet farming country a traveler recalls remark about farmers having second wives. The companion explains the harsh life turning to marriage after hardships on the farm. Perth Expositor reports a local anecdote touching rural customs and social strain.
A Western farmer in Indianapolis reflects on persistent wet weather. He recounts ducks drowned, corn under two feet of water, and wheat thriving despite floods. He plans to move his family to Missouri by steamer, hoping for better conditions for his relatives and crops.
A commercial traveler doubted, offered a garbled note, and left. a chemist praised the firm as the finest in cosmetics. London Sketch recounts a brief encounter where mistaken gifts and cautious cheer led to a childlike exchange before departure.
A gentle hush fills the room as one person whispers ready love birds then leads to an open piano where a soft singing moment unfolds. The couple appears hopeful, as they search for a metaphorical nest in this intimate vignette.
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