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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
5
An assortment of local items from Hull and surrounding areas highlights business openings, garden seed availability, barber skills, and community events. Notes on Academy activities, church meetings, minor travel, and a forthcoming millinery opening accompany brief mentions of local residents and vendors.
Allan Dawson, praised for editorial work at the Sioux City Tribune, becomes owner and editorial manager of the Des Moines Leader. He will oversee the paper's editorial content and direction.
A group of about 75 delinquent subscribers plan a playful hoax on the INDEX next Monday. The scheme involves collecting a year or two of advance subscriptions to heighten the joke and provoke stronger reactions from the staff.
Attorney Erwin filed his bill of exceptions to his motion for a new trial for Harry Howard. If a new trial is granted and if the jury could be allowed to hear the entire Howard family, something good might result.
The Times-Republican notes growing talk of a James Wilson as a potential dark horse in the governor probe amid many candidates. It clarifies this is not the local Lt James Wilson of the signal corps from Sioux County, who is not backing any bid at this time.
A Sioux City area newspaper recalls the life of photographer J J Colpas who died after an overdose of poison. Born in New York and with a troubled history, Colpas had battled addiction, received help from friend Mr Welch of Hawarden and others, and was laid to rest at Hope Cemetery after a grave illness and failed recovery.
The Smith and Albertson flour firm dissolved amid alleged mismanagement. Smith's accounts showed a significant shortfall, sparking efforts by Roantree to secure the amount due via a note with security. Smith left Canton to obtain his father’s endorsement, but Roantree waited in vain for several days to settle the matter at Rock Valley.
The Canton report states Smith left home with a ration and might have told friends he had returned, though his whereabouts are unknown. Locals doubt dishonest motives, blaming lack of business savvy. The piece expresses sympathy for Mr. Albertson facing a financial blow and notes A.M. Latterle will take over the firm’s flour and feed trade.
Kansas City March 28 The non partisan W.O.T Uo has made a definite stand on the removal proposition The organization declares against womans headgear in church and all indoor meetings Here is the resolution adopted at their regular session Today We the members of the Kansas City union of the non-partisan Wee CG TU believe in equal rights and especial privileges to none and we will hereafter remove our hats at divine worship and all indoor speaking duties
The State Board of Medical Examiners refused to license the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk for twenty graduates claiming the college failed to meet minimum course standards. The college fought the ruling all day and plans an appeal to the courts.
A garbled excerpt shows a speaker resembling Mrs Figg and a character named Tommy discussing sugar and a run to the ROCKETY. The text preserves a rural, speech-like cadence and hints at a scene involving sugar and a dogged inquiry.
A brawl in Rock Valley on the first Monday involving tramps and locals led to a fractured arm for one participant. Two wanderers were captured and taken to Orange City. two officers charged with keeping watch escorted them. One rambler escaped during transport, stealing the city jewelry before departing.
The Washington News editor and about a half score of moral and bio fellows suffered from painless dentists. The editor limped for weeks with jaws in a sling and pursued vengeance through the courts. Victims warned others after painful tooth extractions led to swelling and bills.
A fragmented thanks from a family to those who assisted with care for J. Colpas and a collection of local society items. The page lists an acrostic poem, Good Templar program notices, individuals and roles for readings and recitations, a church or lodge notice, a ballad reference, store ads, and patterns and millinery announcements.
The Christian Reformed Church of inn invites bids by March 23 1383 for erecting a church building. Flang and specifications available at G W Lansing's store in Tull. The committee may reject any or all bids. Eastern money to loan on good security in various amounts.
R L Henderson of Hull Town offers to bore wells to any depth and deepen old wells. Pumps can be set. Now is a good time to get water wells updated.
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