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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1895
Page
5
A retailer touts value over price, citing quality and savings on suits. The ad highlights cash discounts, economical buying and selling, and a bright second floor salesroom as proof of low costs and high turnover.
Starrett emphasizes affordable lines including Googy and Cheap clothing with prices from three fifty to fourteen dollars. The store claims to offer sturdy, well made garments for service at low prices and targets the average practical man, not fashion-forward buyers.
A family riding six miles southeast of Lown were jolted when their frightened horse carriage overturned. Mrs Roggins has a broken wrist and shoulder, a son broke a leg, others injured but survived. The scene reported in Rock Valley Register with local details and a price note about Coad's wagon.
Change of firm A W Grisell sells his interest in the hardware business to John Meerdink. An invoice will be taken as improvements to the building permit. Meerdink, an enterprising Hollander, has retired from farming to give his children schooling. The new firm seeks good paying patronage.
Local notes report Hospers nominated for state senate. Mentions on the 1 Ga ballot, F. Miller, and various small-town movements. Community life spans conventions, visits, business notices, and upcoming events across Sioux County towns.
The column reports on public sentiment toward officials, criticism of candidates, and upcoming local events. It mentions the Union Hotel sale, farm harvests, Tom and Frank Cassidy visiting, John Burnip and Moll in town, Dick Green expanding business, W. M. Boomer's plans, and the Town State Bank directors meeting with President Schoeneman expected.
The daily mean temperature was about 6 degrees below normal and six days of dry, cool weather aided harvest in the state. Northern districts saw a morning front and minor garden damage. drought reported in eastern counties but recent showers provided relief. Winter grain and bare leg harvest nearly complete with fair results. oats harvest underway. corn generally good, potatoes and minor crops in fair condition.
A garbled 19th century ad lists R. L. Hexpensown as well sinking expert and R. L. Henderson in Hull Iowa offering prompt service. It notes job opportunities in well sinking, daily orders for shoes, a sale of Beckmea Wikik property, and a residence for sale at reasonable terms near a neck of fouls area.
Fragmentary clipping lists names and locations including WALL LATIMER, ALDI, and Coals Drug Store. Mentions patterns and designs, Winds Central Denver, American Pharmaceutical Association, and a Knights Templar conclave in Louisville. Also references Cedar Rapids and association events with unclear dates.
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