13 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
1
Fragments describe mixing by hand in a factory setting and refer to a paler ground material, with references to readiness and a sign-off by F W Devere. The legible text hints at a dated industrial context but offers limited coherent facts or names.
An auction and land sale notice invites buyers to inquire at County Land Go Andover D for prices and terms. A separate report details the Women’s Relief Corps officers installation for the coming year with Mrs Abie Mew F.C Beckman as president and Mrs Adelaide Ballard as secretary. Also noted are a Warren maker’s length and split issue and a delivery rate of 3.0 dollars per ton with a call for orders to Jorm Tiedeman.
A garbled early 20th century notices list a 160 acre farm for sale two miles from Hawarden Iowa with improvements and light nearby, cash price 91500, and terms. The page also mentions a Civic Club meeting with Mrs C B Brown and various local social items including a wedding and obituaries.
Local items recount Rev. F Fortuia accepting a Christian Reformed Church call at Midland Park, Mrs. Gardner's death in Sunnyside Washington, Myrtle Mae Laughter and family planning Manila to Sioux home by May 1, and various town notices. Also mentions Dee Fortuias lecture, depot timing tip, and a spate of community happenings and injuries.
Notice declares the dissolution of the Dance & Hoodling partnership by withdrawal of Peter J. Beade. Geo. Rewdting assumes the business and all obligations. Creditors urged to present claims and debts to Rewdting at Hull. Dated December 1H, H. Sarakott is named administrator of the estate with claims to be authenticated.
Dr Hall announces the incated practice of dentistry occupying rooms near the late Dr Corbyn. He is available 8 to 5 on weekdays with a half hour from 1 to 2. Charles Winch holds a sale at Wines on Wednesday January 25 to dispose of 4 horses 4 head of cattle and 4 head of hogs as he plans a westward prospecting trip.
Public sale of 50 bred sows and gifts to be held February 5 1805 under a tent at the farm north of Orange City. Free luncheon provided. Catalogue available. Auctioneer Corn Woone. Owner Pr. Mow.
An oil spill near a Fortain lamp setup ignited during a bystander rescue attempt. A sugar sack caught and a burning sack was tossed onto the street before firemen arrived. The incident ended with a blaze on the pavement and questions about door restraint.
A Miss City pageant visitor gave a helpful address at the high school and spoke in several rooms. The high school is revising as first semester exams approach next Thursday and Friday. Prof W F Barr of Drake University will lecture on February 1 and 4.
Town residents discuss spring election topics including school district plans inspired by Lions Center, town light expansion, water mains, fire protection, and attracting outside capital. Sioux Center raises saloon licenses while Hull favors keeping to one. debate over public opinion persists amid investment pressure.
Cort Gontest's prize winners include James Netder Hehaas receiving a brisk award and prize money totaling 25 dollars. Johnny Baas earned the second prize in the event.
Postal directive warns rural carriers to remove and hold any mailable matter found in rural boxes without proper postage. It states rural boxes are subject to postal laws, require prepaid postage, and such items must be turned in at the initial post office for proper processing.
The article notes Andrew Carnegie’s $45,224 gift for free libraries in Philadelphia as a lasting monument to him and to the English speaking race. It cites about $120 million spent in the United States and more abroad, plus a ten million dollar fund to support research and other efforts, totaling over $375 million in gifts.
The article outlines plans for county level packing houses to improve stock handling and food distribution. It emphasizes centralized facilities to streamline processing and market access for producers and local communities.
Wallace argues for home operated packing plants to reduce shipping costs and utilize by products. He suggests small, efficient facilities led by skilled heads at each department, serving regions like northern Iowa where peas feed stock. He cites Canadian and European markets and promotes a weekly agricultural paper sale.
A New York Tribune observer in Denver reports on the election day vote patterns among women in different wards. The piece notes orderly, sanitary voting in wealthier precincts and serious participation by working class women with their husbands, while acknowledging the persistent prejudice about “bad” women and the desire to suppress or police them at the polls.
The article recalls King George II’s love of theater and clowns, noting his boisterous laughter and familiar presence in London audiences. It highlights his fondness for pantomime and farces, and a memorable scene with Parson in The Siege of Canals that amused, then unsettled him.
A fragmented column notes attorney fees and patient care, concerns about doctors and inflation, and local business chatter. It mentions Brown of Rock Valley seeking county printing deals and a County Institute dispute. The C M St P Ry offers excursion tickets to Denver and Pueblo with return fare plus 2.00, sale dates Jan 7 1905, details from agent WL Krecki.
A fragment notes a testimonial for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets from Mrs. Mary Simpson of Daston Ohio. It claims the tea helps baby sleep and grow, contrasting with prior disagreements, and mentions North American cent pricing.
Wanted men and women in this county and adjoining territories to represent and advertise an old established house of solid financial standing. Salary to men 21 weekly, to women 12 to 15 weekly. Expenses advanced each Monday by check from headquarters. Horses and buggy furnished when necessary. Address Blow Tires & Co. Dept. 4. Money Bag, Chicago, IL.
Address in care of A Bregman. Note indicates A Spanjaard acts as agent for multiple organ and piano makers.
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