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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
6
A string of assorted items reports on spelling reform enthusiasm and quirky historical notes. It mentions George V rising at 7 am and Ernest Shackleton signaling gold in the South Pole, plus odd bits about currency, postmasters, Burbank, rubber prices, and name changes in courts.
The piece notes monarchs such as England’s king, Alfonso of Spain, and Manuel of Portugal face early duties despite personal passions. The English king prefers privacy and stamp collecting. Alfonso longs for travel but governs. Manuel enjoys piano and falconry yet shoulders state constraints.
The article discusses a ten year revision of the American Pharmacopeia, highlighting its role as the authoritative standard for drug purity. It notes joint work by the American Medical Association and related bodies, concerns about adulteration, and proposals for a restricted list of about three hundred drugs. It also mentions a proposed bill in Congress to amend the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906 to curb unsafe sales.
A disjointed passage compares costs and temptations in everyday buys. It jokes about paying more for advice and reads like a mumbled reflection on desire to avoid trouble, with references to magazines, cigars, and bar gain sales.
The text recounts a Tibetan legend differing from Chinese myths about eclipses. Sven Hedin in Trans Himalaya notes fear and gloom, then describes a visit to Haie Tsering as they discuss the solar event with ritual prayers and a playful earth sun diagram. The exchange ends with cautious skepticism about the explanation fitting Tibet.
A conductor questions passengers as a boy struggles to load a laundry basket onto a moving train car. A shrill voice shouts the basket is full and a passenger exclaims ready to clothe up. The scene captures a crowded carriage with improvised delays.
A compact exchange from the Philadelphia Record features a witty line about roses and marriage. Oldhard insists he charms by giving flowers while Wis Object notes a girl’s caution about suitors. The brief snippet captures social banter rather than a news event.
A fragment from a historical page recalls a mother’s call to a child, Willie, as a father’s authority is challenged. The dialogue hints at family dynamics and generational tension within a bygone era.
A girl expresses apology whether she cannot wed the man she chooses or decides to marry him anyway. The line suggests social or personal conflict surrounding romantic consent and marriage.
More than 200 Iowa lawyers will travel to Des Moines for the Iowa State Bar association annual convention on June 24 and 25. Denver legal authority C. B. Thomas will speak on Justice Delayed is Justice Denied. The memorial service will honor the late Charles M. Hart of Council Bluffs, a former association president.
A Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed 42 empty box cars and eight loaded ones on the Wabash sidetracks at Council Bluffs, causing $25,900 in losses. Rails twisted, tracks torn as heat raged, traffic halted for hours while over 190 cars were moved out and several workers briefly overcome by heat.
Mrs. Dawson of New York City wife of a customs inspector was summering in Council Bluffs when she reported a purse containing $1094 in cash and jewels stolen from her handbag near the North Station. She had planned to deposit the valuables in a private vault and was walking with friends when she realized the loss after approaching the bank.
Representative Viarding of Woodbury county and Mr. Fosa right of way agent discussed the Denison to Sioux City electric line with the Denison commercial club and business men. Engineers see the road as feasible and preparations proceed pending Sioux City capital readiness and local funding commitment.
Benton county authorities found John Rellehack, accused wife murderer, in Inzane and he was taken to Independence hospital. Shellsburg residents express dissatisfaction as murder charges cannot be filed. sanity questions to be developed after the nearing on the murder charge.
The dedication of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in Lake City was led by Rev. Bedwin A. Schell president of Town Wesleyan University. Funds were secured to pay for the entire building. The church features a Norman style of architecture and uses Jauverne White pressed brick.
George A. Gregory, noted as the only Council Puffs resident to see Valley's comet twice, died Monday night from injuries after being run down by a cement mixer bus on his way to church.
President Taft nominates Frederick W. Meyers for postmaster of Lenison. Meyers is declared winner in the selection process.
Ida Guilvie faces trial as Dr Idan Guthrie of Carthage is charged with drenamiting the house housing Sv Alexander ial, her former lover, and his bride near Noewtat. The case was heard in Newton on Tuesday.
Thomas announced Tuesday at socialist headquarters that a state convention of socialists would be held in Des Moines July 4.
Government approves Ventura Creamery plans the first of its kind in Iowa as a cooperative venture by farmers and businessmen. Field supervisor Bit Odell surveys on site with a dairy department committee to review design, including an innovative cork insulated refrigerator built into the structure. The cork wall is cemented and layered with cork then coated, with doors and floors similarly treated to resist water damage.
A farmer on Groken Kettle road north of Sioux City reported Sunday night two horses and a mule stolen valued about 700 dollars. Tracks led toward the city but could not be followed beyond West Seventh and George aircets, with two men suspected rather than one. A missing team was tied to a prior offered price of 400 dollars, prompting belief the thieves planned more thefts with the stolen animals.
County Treasurer B B Pitt arranged sale of $100000 court house bonds in Logan at a premium of 1900 with ten year maturity and interest payable semi annually. Latin drainage bonds of $21170 were sold the same afternoon at a premium of 954 with ten year maturity and interest at 5 percent.
Cain of De Mossville Kentucky was shot through the body by Officer Beckman in Waterloo on a Saturday night after resisting arrest in a dark alley. Cain allegedly insulted women in a restaurant and threatened the officer, leading to a desperate hand to hand clash before the shooting.
The report claims P. Malee, former president of the National Bank of Lake Mills, faces fraud allegations involving 50 000 to 100 000 dollars and possible U S authorities arrest. It notes forged notes totaling laten sums and alleged land speculation. bank itself is not implicated.
Three Minneapolis and St. Louis cars derailed north of Tara on Monday. Two carried merchandise and one an air car, with the cause of the blaze undetermined.
Pritz Wells, 86, long known as a reclusive resident of Wevling, was found dead in Lore on Tuesday. The coroner cites heart failure as the cause, noting Wells once prospered but squandered wealth on poor investments.
Farmer Arthur Pickford defeated Richard Kubrick of Clear Lake by 675 votes in the state representative race. The district includes areas east of Mazon City with Pickford positioned as the preferred candidate.
A special agent of the immigration commission reports on 709000 industrial workers across 250 communities and 200000 families. More than twenty five industry branches have been investigated including cotton goods, iron and steel, meat packing, clothing, oil refining, and coal mining to assess immigration impact on industry and communities.
Massachusetts Supreme Court justice William C. Waite advocates restricting alimony to deter mercenary divorce seekers. He urges proof of fault by the claimant and criticizes sensational press coverage of alimony to reduce divorces.
The Flexner report on Medical Education in the United States criticizes many American medical colleges for lax entrance standards and overproduction of untrained doctors. It argues hospitals and teaching links are misaligned and calls for fewer, better run schools with improved accreditation.
Gen Bell forecasts within five years aeroplanes will carry five men and cargo of explosives. Ground attack guns and new anti aircraft ordnance will be developed. Aeroplanes will be reliable in calm weather and able to carry photographs and light equipment for reconnaissance.
A French scientist reports two series of experiments suggesting that hard work can continue on a restrict diet with less food. A method to treat mental troubles by transforming poison into a formal condition is noted, and a radical diet forbids meat dairy and eggs while allowing vegetables and certain legumes. Two men on active work reportedly thrived and produced more output on this diet.
Several thousand physicians attended the American Medical Association convention in St Louis. Discussions featured papers by Fr Welch of Johns Hopkins and other leaders on curing and preventing disease without drugs and on patient self regulation with nature under proper guidelines.
A monument by the United Confederate Daughters of America memorializes Confederate soldiers buried on the former federal prison site at Toledo. General Gladden of Amplichis delivered the address as Confederate and Union colors stood together.
Sir George Newnes, noted publisher behind Tit-Bits and Westminster Gazette, died in London at age 54. His enterprises included several magazines and newspapers shaping early 20th century media.
At the New York Press Club dinner Glenn Curtiss and Fawin Gould discussed a prize of 215000 for the first aircraft to fly with two motors and one propeller. A permanent silver cup was also established for the best amateur flight each year under forthcoming conditions.
The article notes organized labor backing a nine hour day and a forty four hour week for women at the next Washington legislature session. It reports widespread union memberships, wage contributions by iron tin and sheet workers, and rising fatalities among wage earners. It cites U.S. Building Trades data on unions and local council activity, with broader calls for labor reforms and licensing proposals amid wartime pressures.
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