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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
8
A muffled, partial report discusses concerns over fireworks and air guns amid public safety talk. References to Wiasis and Michigan officials hint at broader debate on regulation and consequences of careless handling.
The piece discusses beliefs about age and productivity, noting claims by Harvey Wiley about ideal worker age being sixty and debates on efficiency. It references medical authorities and social expectations while quoting opinions on aging and labor capacity.
Special correspondent reports residents visiting Sheldon and Orange City. Entries include engagements in local families, a marriage at Orange City, a German trip for several residents, farm sale details, and a 20th wedding anniversary with well wishes for continued prosperity.
Doon notes report births in the Ross and Brinkhouse families and a forthcoming wedding for Lorena Ross. Updates cover Gerrit Kloek’s new barn, visitors from Rock Rapids, a pneumonia case for Myrtle Swenning, and Mrs. Nancy Wagner’s Soo City trip. Also listed are a first ball game against Inwood, a surprise party for the Klocks, an illness for Cecil Carver, and injuries to Frank Cohrt from a horse incident.
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