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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
3
A tale describes a deceased rat that dipped its tail into an open oil bottle in a busy machine shop, then licked the oil from its tail to gain fat and shine. The story appears in Stories of Animal Sagacity published by Partridge in London and is noted as a certified truth by reputable men.
A rat named Rat Tuat uses its tail as a tool to access oil in a bottle and then ingests it, repeatedly performing the act. A curious observer notices the behavior and the rat grows bold, eventually living peacefully until dying from oil and tears.
A historical tale describes two Arabs sharing a meal with a stranger who pays five and three loaves. The judge divides the money into twenty four parts, granting the five loaves owner fifteen parts and the three loaves owner nine, with the stranger receiving seven parts of the first man and one of the second.
A fragmentary dialogue shows the Stranger noting three unanswered calls and the editor's rushed exit. Sanatura Semmel calls the man the greatest luck, while Hosion Transcript appears as a marginal mention in this damaged exchange.
A reminiscence on how a daughter's cooking has shifted the household menu from simple staples like hominy greens pork and beans to refined dishes such as filet ragout leg of mutton and macaroni au gratin. The piece blends humorous lament with practical notes on preserves beverages and kitchen tips from period sources.
The description notes a creature called a freak the Done represents bird beast and reptile from Patagonia. It has a birdlike head and breast with a carnivorous beak and tropical red and green plumage plus rainbow colors. Its legs are feathered but animal in shape with distinct toes.
A fragment describes a creature with a raccoon like leg and foot, a reptile shaped tail tapering to a point, a tail that coils and locks, and a down covered tail with small feathers giving a scale like look. The queer bird is known as the dono.
Suffering readers urged to start use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for relief from malarial symptoms dyspepsia kidney trouble nervousness and biliousness claiming it has cured worse cases and warning delays are dangerous. The ad emphasizes decisive action to prevent health decline.
A tiny U S gunboat of 1197 tons and eight rapid firing gaps sails toward Siam to press American demands. Siam’s navy includes 22 warships, 19 000 sailors afloat, and 15000 marine infantry, with a strong shore defense culturing a stiff response to the American move.
An ancient account describes meteors striking in China in 6164 causing ten deaths by a shattering cart. A Captain Wihnan notes pilots killed at sea by a nine pound meteorite during a seventeenth century conflict. A Milan monk dies in a parallel war as a meteor near New Concord in 95600 breaks a railroad tie.
Fragmented notices describe atlases and products, including a guide on northwestern states with population data and history. Also mentions tobacco remedies, pensions, and hair growth products, plus various short items on irrigation in China and per capita costs.
An earthquake last year altered Guzoun Ada on the Caspian, making its port accessible to steamers that previously could not enter due to shallow water. The town is a starting point for the Trans-Caspian Railway from Samarkand, linking regional trade and growth potentials.
The Working men's Home at 42 Custom House Place has opened two Free Labor Bureaus to supply labor to farmers nationwide at no cost. Employers should specify whether work exists, wages offered, and if railfare will be advanced. Address Labor Bureau, Workingmen's Home, 42 Custom House Place, Chicago.
At the Prince of Wales' club in London, gas and electric lighting are rare. most rooms rely on shaded candles for illumination.
In a vivid description of the city, the Golden Gate area is highlighted with bay views and surrounding high ridges, portraying San Francisco as a notable landscape. A medicinal product by Winaston’s is referenced for teething and relief, mentioning softening gums and soothing colic.
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