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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
The article discusses a young defendant and circumstantial evidence, noting parental absence and a missing boy. It mentions creditors and a suspect, with Vest referenced as leading the case. The tone reflects a late 19th century trial narrative focusing on proof and defense.
The text claims a medicine from Foster-Milburn Go Buffalo NY cures nerves dizzy spells eye sight irregularities and kidney aches. It touts perfect health since use and markets Dean’s Kidneys Pills at 50 cents a box through all dealers.
A humorous clipping notes a quip from a clergyman urging orderly exits after the benediction as ushers remove chairs from crowded aisles. The anecdote reflects strict church decorum and a playful nudge toward patience during dismissal.
J A Dinwiddie of Naw Market Tennessee asserts 20 Mule Team Soup cleans white birds for show. He notes years of experience, praising soap or Borax for body cleanliness and compliments on the birds being too white. Sample and booklet mention 50 Pacific Coast Borax Co Chicago.
An advertisement touts Gouraud's Oriental Dream, a cosmetic claiming a clear even complexion free of tan freckles and mottling. It cites medical endorsement and celebrity use, selling through 837 Great Jones Street New York and dealers across the U S Canada and Europe. A parrot joke closes the fragment.
Uncle Allen Spacka comments that corporations will not contribute to campaign funds this year. He suggests there will be less campaign oratory but implies a potential gain from the change in funding. The Chicago Tribune citation frames his remark as a casual aside on political spending.
A widower from St Gall, Switzerland advertised for a wife and received fifties replies and a photograph. He showed them to his wife and warned that if she refused him others could take his place, effectively ending her nagging habits with a French headline remark.
Dudley muses on tracing phrase origins and wonders who started saying it never rains that it pours. Kidder nonchalantly suggests it may date from Noah, prompting a light exchange on language history.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a workforce of five thousand connected to Teons with unclear context. Names, places, and dates are missing or garbled, preventing full reconstruction of the event or organization involved.
Amber faces Deane and Hilary amid marriage schemes over missing jewels. Deane offers to reveal their location for Amber’s hand, while Amber resists and grapples with guilt over past deceit. Sir Lucien’s plot tightens as Amber’s fate entwines with Deane’s bargains and Hilary’s guarded affection.
The Maine State Superintendent recounts an early school memory printed by the Kennebec Journal. On the first day, he and his brother sat apart as a pretty teacher asked, Do you love me, and he answered yes while he was asked the time. He recalls how this shaped his verdict on future questions and rewards.
Readers praise the latest poetry pack as the paper remains scarce yet buyers acquire the books readily. The publisher notes strong demand and steady sales despite distribution limits.
Recounting the Chicago Alton railway case against Standard Oil Company of Indiana and the 1907-1908 proceedings. Judge Landis imposed a then-record 29.24 million dollar fine on 1462 counts, with John D Rockefeller testifying on ownership. Appeal argues the fine excessive. upper court reversal shifts key points to government. Includes notes on Rockefellers role, and implications for corporate penalties. Also brief farm and dairy industry notes from Hubbins of Farm News and Elgin Illinois butter pricing.
Market conditions show strong demand for lumber and quarry products as building and mercantile expansions proceed. Weather and exceptional merchandise tests support steady absorption of supplies, while bank clearings reach 215,918,630, down 5.2 percent from the prior week. Failures in the Chicago district total 35 with liabilities above 5,010, up from last week.
Reports indicate modest growth in lattice buying at large centers in the West and Southwest, with revival in demand aiding Tadurivillee and reduced idle operatives in beet reducers. Overall progress remains conservative with small immediate orders, retail trade fair, and mixed shipments. Canadian failures and Bradstreet’s weekly figures noted.
Chicago cattle and hogs mixed to strong, with wheats and corn varying by grade across cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo and New York. Totals include Nome Clean-Up at 500000 and spring outputs pegged near 3.5 million dollars.
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