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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
5
Advertisement notes S. S. Robyn as auctioneer promising honest sales and guaranteed horses for sale with emphasis on fair prices and buyer confidence. The fragment suggests a sales pitch urging participation in auctions and securing a good deal.
A fragment shows mixed notices including real estate offers, residents visiting, and upcoming auctions. Mentions Rev B Nis, Mrs Kate Layton of Lincoln, Simkin Sanborn Pioneer, Miss Mars Geen, Florence Mackie, and Sharps events. References railway bridge work on Milwaukee line and various local sales, land auctions, and family news from Hull and nearby places.
The couple left for Long Beach California on Thursday morning to be married there soon. Ida Lamb formerly lived in Rock Vale and belonged to the county teachers association. The Index editor extends best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
Hull will host a series of evangelistic meetings with the Presbyterian and M I churches collaborating. Rev. Frank A. Miller of Lincoln Wisconsin will lead, known to Rev. Smith and praised in testimonies printed elsewhere. He arrives in four to five weeks with further announcements to follow.
The newborn son is described as a “big, bright boy” born January 25 in a household marked by young vigor. Grandparents are noted as not seeming older, and a double-handful of congratulations appears in the index with hopes he grows into a worthy piece of the family legacy.
Desirable former residence offered at 1500 dollars and a well located suburban property with ample lots priced at 2500 dollars. For details contact CN Sawyer or Julius Sieger Sr and mention you saw the notice in the Index.
The Daily Courier and Republican Register laud Rev. F A Miller as a sweet singer and powerful preacher. The Chillicothe Bulletin notes his engaging address and eloquent delivery. The Onion of Vandalia calls him a singing evangelist with strong impact.
A note invites locals to a Saturday evening basket social on February 0 at Badger Hall. Kathryn Hopay, a teacher, is mentioned as guiding the event and encouraging couples to attend for a charming evening.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hall visited Star Lake to buy a residence property facing the Jeké shore and near the ashore. They were guests of Mr and Mrs F L E May and report they are well. Mr Hall expresses enthusiasm over the purchase though the couple hopes not to be disappointed.
Grain buyers shipped 449 cars of wheat oats barley and corn totaling 39 715 782 pounds while hogs and cattle accounted for 106 cars. Incoming shipments to Hull added 286 cars including coal lumber brick oil cement rock ice and other commodities, a two mile long train. Net totals show 1 6 cars carrying 43 451 475 pounds. Local buyers received 4 cars of horses.
Will sell at public sale at his place five miles east of Doon and four miles north of Hull on February 3 at 9 am sharp. Items include six dairy cows, five calves, a herd of cattle, two horses, one mule team, farm machinery, household goods, a DeLaval cream separator, and a new coonskin coat. Lunch provided at noon. Col. M. VanWyk & Son, auctioneers.
Fragmentary text notes a doctor named Waris and a surgeon, with incomplete location details and a phone contact. The readable lines imply a call or reachability for an appointment or consultation. No additional identifiable events or dates are present.
A garbled notice discusses land sale terms on 1120 acres at 26 dollars an acre or 27 per quarter-section with CN. Sawyer for details. A passenger inquiry about a train stop triggers a witty exchange urging support for local industry and schooling, urging residents to patronize home businesses and avoid tearing down their town with outside influence.
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