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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
6
A jumble of observations, quotes, and notices covers diverse topics from politics and fashion to crime and literature. It mentions King Edward’s age, a Cincinnati judgment sale, debates on women’s suffrage, and a 1636 Massachusetts petition, reflecting scattered era concerns and cultural references.
A reflection on Debora Folmes who shared four bushels of corn with maiden sisters and the moral duty to keep busy. The piece warns against purposeless living, urges acts of service, and laments empty lives driven by self. It urges adoption, marriage, debt, or public-spirited reforms as remedies.
Newark officer Berzeant Wilson confronts a profane parrot perched high in Firanch Brook Park. The bird swore at him and bystanders as a crowd gathered. The parrot was captured and jailed at the Essex County Park Commission awaiting its owner.
A Washington Star quote features Mr. Grafswell dismissing the idea of paying for political influence as crude work, and noting that hearing such offers would reflect poorly on the proposer. The exchange underscores concerns about corruption and integrity in politics.
In a Philadelphia Ledger excerpt a judge commands the bailiff to stand the next man who defies the law of gravity. the scene blends courtroom gravity with theater satire as a dramatist teases marital fits.
Howard Gould contends for increased alimony as Katharine Clemmons Gould defends her spending. She testifies to lavish gowns and travel expenses at Castle Gould Palm Beach and Europe, detailing costs for dinner, marine, day, tea and reception gowns and related apparel.
President Taft issues a proclamation opening about 440000 acres in Flathead Montana 200000 in Spokane Washington and 5000 to 100000 in Coeur d Alene Idaho for settlement and entry Registration runs July 15 to August 5 with entries sworn at Kalispell Missoula Spokane and Coeur d Alene Drawing begins August 10 at 10 o'clock and will continue until finished Entry time fixed April 10 1910 Openings expected around June 1 Regulations govern openings for the three reservations.
Senate discussions focus on tobacco imports from the Philippines and Aldrich amendments to the silk and print paper duties. House not in session as Congress debates tariff provisions, currency of taxes, and Philippine independence hints, with votes on print paper duties and income tax proposals.
A seven member committee from the Tenement Commission Pardon and Parole Board Manufacturers Association Associated Charities United Hebrew Charities organized labor and unemployed drafted a program to address unemployment. They agree on a plan to prevent living in unsanitary surroundings that undermine health.
Witnesses describe living costs for dress and hotel bills, while a survey analysis argues against claims of national decline. Dr. Devine endorses proposed social reforms including housing, sanitation, schooling, and work for able-bodied men, plus limits on gratuitous charity and expansion of state employment programs in Missouri.
A summary of states granting full suffrage or limited voting rights for women. Idaho Colorado Utah Wyoming provide full suffrage. In 26 states and one territory women vote on school issues. Other noted roles include library trustees in Minnesota and bonding or municipal questions in several states.
A garbled report notes a snow slide near Aber Cranchie Canyon on the Copper River in Alaska injuring two men. It also mentions the Christina of Denmark portrait sold in London for 520000 and various scattered items including a waiter from the Astor House resigning, a New York executive jailed for failing to produce books, and wheat market statements amid general trade chatter.
A wide ranging digest covers advances in shipbuilding and cement mills in the UK and US, a Japanese push toward China, Alberta wheat forecasts, and new telegraph links. It notes Ireland behind London by minutes, a Greenwich time standard, and a push in Washington state against tipping. It also recounts early cigarette history in Britain and a honey craze in Manhattan.
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