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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
2
A poetic reflection on rain ending and autumn life, noting gray skies. The speaker laments fading summer, the damp air and quiet, while a robin's song briefly stirs hope as quiet follows hardship. The piece conveys mood and a solitary, contemplative moment.
Nan Hascall, an impoverished girl, competes in a town spelling contest for a charitable tuition prize. Amid rivals Ralph Holman and George Lewis, Nan spells with precision, finally triumphing on metamorphosis while Mildred Maynard cheers and Judge Hilton acknowledges the shift in fortunes.
A science column from a German weekly describes hens that hatch fish instead of chicks. Workers place fish eggs in shells, soak shells with wax, and, after the hatch, feed and nurse the young fish until they are strong enough to be released into a lake or stream. The piece blends curious natural history with odd industrial methods and quotes various phrases from a newspaper item.
The Hull Index notes several Sioux County residents announcing candidacies for county offices. A D Henney seeks Sheriff nomination. L W Andrews, County Superintendent of Schools. W E Chase announces for County Superintendent. J Jones declares candidacy for County Treasurer, all subject to Republican county convention decisions.
The Ireton Clipper this week presents all county office candidates in a friendly light. The piece notes Oklahoma fever did not affect Hull residents and that the hot weather brings a small comfort.
In Hull the steel strike continues with public sympathy as long as demonstrations remain lawful. Citizens observe a forthcoming two week period of civic activity and street scenes while political notices surface, including Jog. Hyink of Sioux Center seeking Republican nomination for county treasurer and described as a capable, businesslike leader from Sigiy County.
Senator Karonea offers advice for young men entering public life. Do not court public opinion, seek independence, judge men by merit not defects, beware villains in high places, avoid abandoning your arena, fight evil without overreach, and cherish faith hope and charity per the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The text outlines the uncertain origin of baseball with the first New York club formed in 1845 and mentions early clubs such as Tick erhbocker eli Affer and others like Atlaatic Sfutmal. It cites a 1850s convention of delegates from 16 clubs around New York and Brooklyn, and notes later growth to 292 clubs in 12 states and the District of Columbia.
A clipped literary excerpt echoes a refrain about perpetual seeking. The lines reflect a cadence of repetition and passage of time from a 19th century style, invoking a sense of mystery and poetic drift.
A western bank fires John Fosdick after a forged check causes a loss of 809. The president is abroad and the cashier’s relation to the firm fuels the move. Fosdick, a loyal longtime teller, accepts dismissal and declines a severance, facing poverty and the death of his prospects as his wife consoles him.
A gang storms a bank in Prairie Flower town aiming to loot the vault. Old John Fosdick, despite a fatal wound, prevents the robbery by delaying the thieves and dies at the scene. Citizens later honor his heroism with a pension to his widow and public funds for the bank’s safety.
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