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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
2
A tale from Lhasa notes a treaty between Tibet and England sparked superstition. Officials refused to sign drafts on multi page sheets fearing bad luck, so the final document was engrossed on a single large sheet.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a stern parent questions the suitor and the youth cheekily vows to marry the daughter if he can support himself. The dialogue highlights bold wit and a playful defiance in courtship banter.
A garbled historical notice touts medicines and tonics with claims to cure fevers headaches teething disorders and stomach troubles. It references Easte, New York, mail order and a strong antiseptic solution for destroying microbes, warning of various diseases and using a Panacea tone.
Through Providence assigns seventy years to fulfill life’s mission and suggests premature death is often self caused.
A testimonial praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for menopausal and nervous symptoms. Mrs. Mary J. Roehne of Chicago states the product helped her through the change of life, reducing pains and fatigue and earning her strong recommendation for others, with Mrs. Pinkham inviting women to write for free advice.
The inauguration parade of 100,000 people showcased extraordinary and picturesque features on Pennsylvania Avenue. A presidential escort of Rough Riders, varied color schemes, and diverse delegations from Tennessee Louisiana Georgia Florida North Carolina Virginia Maryland highlighted a vast civic military pageant with over 50,000 in line.
The inaugural ball at the Pension Building closed inauguration day with lavish light and color. Guests praised the event as a dream realized, a grand display of fashion and festivity in opulent surroundings.
Western figures in cowboy attire rode their own hacks with the president, including Parwood Dick the famed shotgun messenger. The crowd marveled at flowers and greenery draped over the hall, with over 100 dignitaries and immense blossoms enhancing the reception.
The speech lauds American blessings and growth while stressing national responsibilities under free government. It highlights relations with other nations, the impact of industrial change, and the need for courage, endurance, and devotion to liberty to meet present and future challenges.
Far East dispatches describe Nogi and Kuroki driving hard on Kuropatkin, with Russian lines under immense pressure. Artillery duels around Mukden rage as Japanese forces push from Port Arthur and Yenki fronts, while casualties mount on both sides.
Fragmentary text references Senate action on a Dicheek system for railroads, a stalled strike, Russia, Oklahoma on the Water, Winter sports in St Defersbarg, and brewing industry notes. No coherent events or dates emerge from the garbled passage.
The Japanese minister reports that Japan seeks peace while Russian raiding parties attack in China and a Japanese supply depot is captured. Admiral Bramimura’s fleet is in the area as a naval threat looms near Vladivostok and a Japanese steamer Severia is involved in the activity.
Nellie Davis of 1216 Michigan Ave Kansas City Missouri writes a glowing note praising Dost's Kidney Pills for curing kidney troubles after a cold. She reports back pain headaches and misery cleared by a few doses and urges others to try the remedy. Free trial address Fors ter Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Price 50 cents.
An ad filled page touts Yellow Dent Corn and other seed brands promising high yields per acre. It urges farmers to contact Salter Land Co in La Crone Win for catalog seed samples and big profits, amid other scattered old time notices and testimonials.
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