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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
2
The Hull Index lists publication details for the town newspaper with Friday edition from Hull. It notes postal classification as Second Class Matter, subscription price per year and advertising rates per line, with editor J. W. Tamsin.
A report from the Boyden Reporter reveals editorials against Cummins, while Denmark seeks to swap West India islands for four million dollars. The Eleventh District shows four state office candidates Geo D Perkins J K P Thompson Ed O G Brown and A V Storin, signaling a busy race.
Sioux County gained notice in a rail commission race where Davidson won a nomination amid veteran support, while the Herald editor's claim of a hidden machine is disputed. The piece also notes socialite Miss Rand and Herron’s wife scandal with a large sum mentioned, and comments on perceptions of intelligence and politics.
In Sioux County the Republican press shows mixed backing for Caummins with several north and south papers voicing support while a few oppose. The Orange City Herald notes Bowers as the sole exception among local editors yet the Cummins faction claims broad county backing.
English forces continue pursuit of General Deut eel amid shifting fronts. Reports indicate mounting pressure as allied units tighten search while supply lines endure strain and weather complicates movements. Unconfirmed sightings prompt renewed patrols near border towns.
In England, quirky cases of vendetta appear in court as men seek overdue payback. A Leeds man faced ants dropped by a neighbor naturalist, later paying damages. A Rowley figure used noise and music to harass a brickmaker, ultimately paying £1000 after legal action.
At a recent auction a painting showing a gleeful golfer woman drew brisk bidding up to 72 dollars. A front row bidder ducked when a pun on fore sparked laughter as the crowd learned the joke was not fully understood.
A man enters a city car and notices a young woman already seated. He jokes about asking permission and learns she is traveling with family including her husband, cousin, father, and brother aboard the same car, prompting an awkward moment as the car becomes uncomfortably crowded.
The Greeniani case rumors describe famine driven infant death and alleged ritual beliefs. References mention starving children and possible belief in a murdered infant spirit haunting the village, with unclear details and fragmented quotes from the Globe.
The article explains a home prepared salt and ammonia solution for extinguishing fires and producing gas. It covers making, corking, and storing bottles, plus steps to fight a blaze and protect oneself, including methods to escape a building safely.
The inveterate joker Sothern met comedian Toole for a London restaurant dinner. Sothern lightly struck an elderly diner with a joke insult and blamed a supposed family friendship. Toole later urged a trick to poke fun at the man, a misstep in their comic remarks.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt discusses how horses strain when forced to stand on slopes. It notes that placing a horse on level ground reduces fatigue, improving weight distribution and preventing exhaustion. The piece emphasizes careful driving to avoid unnecessary stress on the horse's forelegs.
A reader reports that Arizona near Jieigeuim Poyosts shows a transition from desert to the nation’s largest unbroken pine forest. The piece notes altitudinal ranges between 4,000 and 7,460 feet and discusses timber feasibility to support local needs for over a century.
A garbled description claims a summit titled Highest Cress En the Word is the loftiest in the Ungarz range with a tower offering wide country views. It asserts a Denver height of PEO feet, необычно mentions Polai steps and an elevator, and hints at a possible site named Glu logy elon with several names and missions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a departure from a counter and a store trip for sirup. A quoted line references a cryptic plan or event followed by exclamations and a name appears as Datta Derg Chruntie Pees.
The article recalls Peter the Great using novel social tactics to push Western dress and customs in Russia. He publicly docked nonconformists and hosted a 1703 dinner demanding ancient etiquette, even banning fire and wine to enforce old habits before gradually imposing new coats and modern styles.
A defiant monument to Mary Meare, consort of Captain Willisn MeIlard of Newburyport, records her virtuous life and tragic death. The inscription notes Christian virtue, enduring memory, and the grief of her husband and kin, dated March 1731 at age 47. The grave marker remains on a hill, weathered yet legible.
The text recalls George ascendant to a throne in a troubled realm as merchants and workers withdraw from trade. Petitioners claim unfair treatment and warn the king to set an example by bearing hardship. Millers and craft leaders press for favor amid peacetime layoffs and shifting wages.
An OCR fragment shows a lively whist dialogue with Beck and Meckion discussing a trumped ace. The exchange includes Denny and a partner named by the responder, highlighting playful banter and uncertainty about blame for the trick.
A rough incident near Journe, Emeland, ended when a policeman pursued two men deemed deserters. He tackled them and announced arrest, forcefully subduing both as bystanders watched law take immediate hold.
A fragment from the Pittsburg Chronicle presents a comical exchange between a mother and her child about cash and refinement. The dialogue centers on precious items, gushing welts, and unrefined origins as a humorous aside.
Readable fragments describe a story about Japanese officials and a large figure, with mentions of a grand house and ceremonies. The item implies official praise and a ceremonial event, highlighting ties between leaders and a named person or institution.
A writer recalls a sea gull injured by local youths and taken in by neighbor Jones. The bird heals, becomes tame, accepts oysters and meat, and even feeds by dropping discarded meat into water, then fishes for more as it grows accustomed to life near the yard.
The Clotilda sailed toward the Guinean coast under Captain Foster before the Civil War, carrying enslaved Africans to the United States. Despite warnings and pursuit by U S vessels, Foster allegedly reached Mobile with a portion of the cargo before authorities intervened and the voyage ended.
A garbled fragment references a priestly figure and moderation, noting a change or conflict in the church setting. It mentions pat and a cardinal repr or lead, with unclear attribution to Ipdeepgiodie and Floresta. The text is too corrupted to extract a clear event or names.
A clipped fragment reports a New York weekly draft or note with odd wording and names like Mr Uibbo. The text reads as a brief municipal or literary desk piece with unclear context and potential handwriting references.
Report describes a local belief in a giant catch and rituals to lure or appease the fish. Observers say fishermen kneel or bow before casting to avoid bad luck and to coax a rumored monster from the water. The lore includes odd signs and taboos tied to the mysterious sea creature.
Travel promotion advertises steamship and rail packages from New York to Fue islands and Teland shores. Includes Pullman cars, sailing dates in February, guided tours, meals, and all included services under manager Kean Campbell. Tickets via Chicago Milwaukee rail agents.
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