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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
4
A St. Louis family plans western move and seeks cheaper freight. A freight agent refuses passes for two boys, citing no livestock. The mother reveals she bought a pig to qualify for passes, paying 2.50 after 2.25 and an agent’s evasions. The tale ends with the pig enabling travel at reduced rates.
In the eastern outskirts of Washington the Congressional Cemetery holds 160 cenotaphs honoring dead congressmen. Since 1876 the practice of erecting new cenotaphs waned, and most markers merely note the name, state, and death date. The article describes notable monuments to Elbridge Gerry, George Clinton, and a Chaetawe chief, plus the evolving funeral rituals for congressmen.
Fragmented notes discuss household tips such as proper broom hanging and lamp care, plus a retrospective look at the world’s first passenger elevator in New York’s Fifth Avenue Hotel. The piece contrasts old and modern elevators and mentions inventor details and public fascination.
A confidential figure questions an interview with Senator Sorghum, accusing the interview subject of false motives and dissembling. Sorghum says suspicions began at the outset and criticizes assistants for prevarication while seeking frank honesty.
A young collegian smiles after a long talk and declares a track team needs a man with wind like that. He notes the sermon lasted 47 minutes and shares the moment with a neighbor.
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