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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
2
The New York World weighed terms for flyers such as man-bird bird-map aviator and lady-birds but rejected gendered forms. It noted English nouns trend toward dropping feminine endings and questioned whether bird or avis truly imply flight.
A weary traveler seeking shelter pounds on a farm house as night falls. A twelve year old boy peers from a second story window and finally refuses, ending the encounter with a curt reply. The scene captures cold rain and the traveler’s urgency.
The text describes using folded newspaper crumpled into blocks placed under a coat or overgarment to trap heat and keep a rider warm. It suggests placing two or three thick newspapers near the body to reduce heat loss during exposure to wind and cold.
Berlin dispatch to the London Telegraph recounts a gambler named Kluge famed for extreme superstition. He claimed a three hour baccarat spell earned seven thousand eight pounds, prompting him to travel from Paris to Berlin and forgo eating with a lady companion until luck returned.
Edinburgh debates who first created the pneumatic tire. Some claim Thompson patented in 1645 for a belt with compressed air on a carriage wheel, while others reference Dr. Dunlop’s 1888 crude pneumatic setup for a tricycle. The note says Thompson never developed the idea and Dunlop avoided pursuing it.
Heavy weekend storms drenched southern Ohio northern Kentucky and southwestern Indiana with rain and floods. A bolt struck Silas Baptist church near Paris Kentucky injuring about a dozen worshippers. Crops across a 60 mile radius around Cincinnati face thousands of dollars in damage. Blue Grass wires down and Henry Work and his grandson drowned near Blue Lick Springs Kentucky.
A reflection on American rights being plentiful yet often inaccessible. The speaker laments that rights sit in cash storage safe-deposits or litigation, unavailable in moments of need and sometimes tucked away by ward heelers.
A fragmented mock dialogue explores stereotypes about men and women in a stray stories snippet. It references doctors, a feared reputation as a lady killer, and a jesting exchange between characters about fighters and matrons.
Fragmentary text shows a legal quarrel reference with names C. W. T. and Frunelle. The legible bits indicate a suit or judgment discussion without clear outcome or dates. The record preserves a snippet of courtroom style dialogue from an aged newspaper page.
Emma Hefflinger of St. Louis sacrificed herself by shielding her husband Leo Hefflinger during an altercation over a stray horse on Arsenal Island near Misalaxtapi river. Oscar Augustine fired a pistol bullet into her forehead and fled in a launch down the river. Leo Hefflinger and Augustine quarrelled after the incident as authorities seek the shooter.
A 19 year old named Wurster, Jr. employed in a Zanesville pool room, is arrested and held in Newark by officers. The case concerns the lynching of Carl Etharluaten ten days earlier.
O A Albert a guard at the county convict farm is jailed on the murder charge. He is accused of forcing William Edwards serving a short term on a misdemeanor to work in the hot sun until Edwards collapsed and died.
In Adams County Ohio a car plunged into a 16 foot embankment off Luttle Creek Road. The driver, A. Crateford, was fatally injured while four others sustained serious injuries. Authorities report the vehicle overturned after leaving the roadway.
Joseph Del lorens aged 20 and several other members of a yachting party were drowned or rescued after surf bathing at Ship Island near Gulfport. The victim was the wife of a Spanish consul resident in Gulfport.
In Texas near Tolar a southbound Frisco passenger train left the track. Engineer Recamp was instantly killed, Wireman Peter Hamilton fatally scalded, and Fireman Nagle seriously injured when the engine derailed one mile west of Tolar.
The father of Oscar Erhhsloeh, killed July 13 when the Erhsloeh dirigible’s benzine tank exploded, died of apoplexy during his son’s funeral in Solingen, Rhenish Prussia.
Sioux City Saturday quotations show choice corn fed steers at 7.25 to 7.25 and top hogs at 8.50, reflecting steady demand in the five stock market report.
Details from the Empress of China describe heavy combat with Formosa natives and indicate more than 100 Japanese affiners and men killed. The report reflects wartime casualties in the region between Japan and Formosa.
A dynamite blast during the trans-Pyrenean tunnel construction killed three workers and fatally injured five others, according to early reports from the site. Investigators examine blast conditions and safety protocols.
Special Assistant District Attorney James H. Wilkerson was summoned to Washington by Attorney General Wickersham to refine the conference bill adding powers to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He prepared the legal framework during a month of work, contributing to its passage with few amendments. Wilkerson, linked to major federal prosecutions, also assisted on the beef trust grand jury inquiry led by Kenyon.
Famous actress Clara Morris lies near death in an old mansion as a sale is set to proceed after publication notice. Her private life as Mrs Frederick Marriott remains unknown and physicians say she may not live long.
Rushville, Indiana reports its feared owl has returned for the summer. The bird again haunts North Mall street and nearby sidewalks scaring residents. Reports say it robs hats and men have been struck from behind as women flee in fear. Attempts to kill the owl have failed.
A bemused line remarks that the husband is home for breakfast almost every morning, confirming a steady routine in daily life. The brief exchange highlights domestic habits and punctuality within the household.
Amateur hatmakers explore the new ushering in of Hagerle hats with sheer muslin and lace embroidery. Styles emphasize embroidery trims, edging and delicate ribbons, with crown puffing and removable linen frames for laundering. Julia Bottomley notes the lingerie baby hat and the durable, fashionable Hagerle styles now popular.
A fashion note discusses a dress with embroidery and deep flouncing, a princess line top, insertion trims, and a white straw hat with May blossoms. It advertises fabric needs and urges hat wear to protect hair from sunburn, praising Breton women’s head coverings for beauty.
The season’s styles show continued appeal of Chantecler inspired color and peasant line, shaping outfits with vibrant hues and relaxed silhouettes. Designers emphasize playful details and practical ease across collections.
Patterns inspired by Persian motifs appear in cotton and crepe textiles, sometimes shaping entire garments. The designs showcase intricate motifs and cultural influence across fabric types.
A simple yet stylish summer coat designed to be worn over lingerie gowns. Black chiffon three quarter length coat with slashings linked by taффeta silk tabs, slash sleeves, and a very low front neckline. Edges embroidered in a silver wave pattern. May be mounted over light taффeta silk. expense kept low with lucky remnants.
With warm weather returning fashion favors Irish lace collars for summer wear. The trend shows more lace around the neck in coats and blouses, with collars featuring a dipped front, plaited jachel edging, and refined Irish lace detailing.
The article explains that the national flag will gain two stars only after July 4, 1911, following state admissions. It notes the 1818 act guiding additions, the 1908 Oklahoma adjustment, and that Arizona and New Mexico’s entries will require minimal rearrangement, adding two stars in existing rows.
Scranton a story reports Dr. Fred erick W. Lange claims a process that multiplies silver and gold up to 160 percent but he angrily denies any such discovery. He says results show pure silver with minor moisture and cites mint assays and a Pennypn University analysis.
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