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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
Borax Said to Purify Homes and Kill Germs
An article extols Borax as a simple, effective preventive for epidemic influences from unclean conditions. It claims Borax cleans sinks, drains, fabrics, dishes, and even baby items, and can be purchased widely. The piece touts its hygienic, economical use and mentions a booklet offering further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunce
Jess
Gay Diosalat
Craters
Ber Naby
Edmaie
Berar
Oeia
Andress Dae
Chicago
Frances and Dunwoodie Confront Duty and Promise
Frances faces a moral crisis as Major Dunwoodie weighs sending a note and entering a clandestine pact with Washington’s officer. A wounded Henry’s letter urges mercy for kin and a clergyman’s ceremony seals a vow. Washington directs a risky mission to recapture a prisoner while Birch contemplates betrayal for gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Perten
Henri
Washington
Dunwoodie
Frantes
Henry
Peston
Cesar
Franfer
Damvoodie
Congress
Britain
Dino
Petarmins
Beyton
Tlenry
Flere
Harper
Francis
Mr. Wharton
the Divine
Mason
Leutenant
Firet Hall
Ware
Hin
Herring
Baw
Crotad
Purmitt
George Washington
Phank Gadi
Dinwoadie
War news hints at British position as autumn nears
Contained in a fragment of a late 18th century dispatch, the piece describes Allied forces threatening New York, French and American movements near Kingsbridge, and Sir Henry Clinton awaiting orders while Cornwallis hopes for relief. A central scene shows a senior officer arriving for a confidential audience before a vague resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
New York
Washington
Cornwallis
Kingsbridge
Jerseys
Sir Henry Clinton
Mercantile Trade Review Notes Weakness in Chicago Districts
The Chicago district 36 shows 7 buyers with liabilities over $5,000, up from 1 last week and 26 a year ago. Markets for staple textiles boots shoes clothing and food products attract attendees across the West, with uneven defaults noted and some sections improving promptly while others lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collec
Chicago
Financial affairs show cautious improvement amid uneven trade
The report notes improved money availability yet trade and industry remain weak overall. Railways, banking, and collections lag behind a year ago while unemployment remains high in major centers. Mild weather limits activity, with southern trade showing more life than last week but most districts facing reduced demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisineks
Hite
United States
The Case of Cathy Pinbre and the 1910 Harm Suit
In a 1910 case outline the unusual suit involving Cathy Pinbre is described as a high profile legal action. The report notes timelines and key figures in a contentious dispute with potential broader implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy
English Hospital Departments Accused of Bias in Competition
English observers complain that hospital department competition is unfair across regions, with doctors and administrators arguing the system favors certain units while others fight for resources and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bromo Quine Laxative Observed in Advertisements
An OCR fragment lists Bromo Quine as a laxative with signature by I W Grove and claims worldwide use to cure a cold in one day. It also mentions Queen of Italy offering an international cup for balloonists crossing the Alps and Mrs Winston’s soothing syrup for teething and teething pain, plus other tidbits and bottle references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. ‘Grove
Taly
Alps
Noahs 120th birthday sparks a misread lesson fable
A pastor tells his son the church lesson to read, but the boy misplaces pages and the clergy misread a biblical line about Noah. The tale recounts a jumble of cubits and gopher wool as the page is turned, leaving the flock unsure who or what is revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hota
Noah
Chicago Cattle Prices and Grain Rates Listing
Market data across cities shows Chicago Cattle common to prime and various grades, Beers and bees, price ranges for wheat and oats, butter, potatoes, and local commodities. Regions include Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Teady with figures for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye barley and other staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
O&ts
J. Louis
Sheen
Corp
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Crimmon
New York
Unclear Dialogue at Market Over Weighing Prices
Fragmentary exchange shows Puosatnear and others disputing weighing methods for meat and cheese at a market stall. Dialogues reveal concerns over price accuracy and tare weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Mar
Farm light duties spark Maine coast controversy
A Maine coast light keeper faced trouble after a farmer claimed a 10 o clock curfew for the keeper’s lamp. The keeper said dusk to 10 was late to extinguish and that honest men should sleep by then, triggering debate over duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Boston
Bidet Deny It Oxh kogh Tale
Two men banter in a mangled dialogue about a town and a past sweetheart. One claims the sweetheart is now his wife, despite teasing and odd insults. The scene relies on garbled spelling and caricature voices from a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidet
Oxhkogh
Dunderheaa
Railroad man finds relief with Grape-Nuts food
A railroad worker in illness and hunger finds relief after five years of indigestion. He credits Grape-Nuts with restoring appetite and energy, claiming seven pounds gained in a week and lasting relief, endorsed by his wife and linked to the Postum Company marketing in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Roemedias
Fiena
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Well Rhe
Pkas
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