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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
3
Readable scraps include remarks by Mir Hobart on antiques and furniture, a casual joke about renting a man by the day, an ad for Women's Ailments remedy, a trolley conversation labeling a dairy line, and a child teething syrup notice.
A Burr Oak Herald letter from a mother questions the value of grammar in schooling. She recounts her daughter Lulu was told to buy a grammar book, and the mother favors practical subjects like German, drawing, and vocal music over grammar instruction.
A New York Sun reader recalls an odd incident where a waiter halves a bill and promises the other half in exchange for satisfaction. The tale features a veteran magnate plotting to trigger a national panic if imprisoned.
Ida Finch at 217 East Main Newton Iowa reports severe back pain with kidney issues and swelling. After doctors failed, she used Doan's Eithner Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York and says they saved her life.
The article praises a fitful dress with a notable back view and waist knot. It notes a jackety tail at the waist and a distinct girdle knot that enhances the silhouette, while the front overskirt completes the stylish look with no bargain details.
A Salisbury woman recounts relief from sudden cramps nausea and vomiting after using Grape-Nuts. She notes full recovery, improved appetite, and that her husband now promotes the food to physicians in the county. The letter praises the product as scientifically prepared and references The Road to Wellville.
Charles K. Hamilton, famed young aviator, flew from Governor's Island to the outskirts of Philadelphia in 113 minutes covering about eighty six miles. He tracked a special Pennsylvanian Railroad train, crossing the Delaware River and passing over Tren ton and Princeton en route. The record long cross city flight averaged roughly forty six miles per hour.
Reported retirement of Associate Justice Moody prompts Congress to consider bills to bring Moody under a new retirement law. Moody, ill for a year, may not return to full duties this fall. The move would create a third Supreme Court vacancy for President Taft to fill, echoing precedents from earlier cases.
Representative AMelenry of Pennsylvania proposes extending the Weather Bureau by arming rural mail wagons with flags to display daily forecasts. The plan would have each rural carrier begin the day by raising a flag showing the government's prediction for the next 24 hours.
Canadian authorities along the northwestern boundary enforce a rule requiring alien laborers to show $200 for admission except Americans. Reports to Washington say many foreign workers and those on large contracts left Seattle for Canada. Some Alaska railroad builders restrict work to white men, excluding most nationalities while allowing Southern Europe America Australia and New Zealand laborers.
Congress debated the conservation bill authorizing presidential withdrawal of public lands to block New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Democrats charged Republican bad faith while Alaska policy drew fire from Senator Nelson. The House focused on the railroad bill and postal savings bank. Senate actions included sundry civil, rivers and harbors, and military spending measures with mixed votes and conference reports.
Vietor Emmanuel plans a visit to Tunisia on a late armistice deadline. The date is unclear. The twenty seventh national conference of charities and correction closed in St Louis with a general session on lawbreakers. The Massachusetts Legislature began to probe a possible milk famine in Boston linked to farmers' distress and reaction.
Dialogue notes whether the niece in law can cook a stew. The aunt asks if the wife candidate can cook and deliver good stew. The nephew agrees she can make a stew but jokes that she always puts him off. Baltimore American.
Potter Drug and Chem Corp promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as emollients for skin and hair care. The firm offers a free 32 page Cuticura Book on skin and hair and notes millions rely on the products worldwide for toilet bath and surgery cleansing. An inserted dialogue fragment follows about a cross town trolley ride and passengers.
A travel brochure extols the Lake of Baya district in Ontario’s Highlands as a charming resort. It highlights the Wawa hotel at Norway Point as a new feature and offers free copies via W. S. Cookson in Chicago.
Ad copy for Marine Eye Salve promoting Arepue Tubes Trial Line 250 urges readers to ask a druggist or write Marine Eye Reedy Co. Chicago. The message targets those with red itchy eyelids and eyelash fall.
In a Boston Tran script scene a busy Papa ignores a warning as a big black bag hangs on the ceiling, prompting a minor domestic moment about attention and distraction.
A testimonial ad from Bloomdale Ontario touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for backache linked to female weakness. The letter claims monthly pain relief and renewed health, urging other women to try the remedy and contact Pinkham for free confidential advice.
Overland cars now top daily sales at 3200,000 with record growth. The model emphasizes simplicity, pedal control, and reliability, claiming a novice can drive in ten minutes and engines endure long, steady use. Prices range from 1,000 to 1,480. all include lamps and bodies. dealers nationwide offer catalogs via coupon.
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