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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
6
A nationwide fly control crusade titled Swat the Fly mobilizes schools churches clubs and governments to wage war on flies. Campaigns rely on sanitation ordinances public education insecticide measures and humane citizen participation with warnings about fly breeding in manure and filthy conditions.
An experimental lyric fragment unfolds with spring imagery and personified seasons. The speaker invokes dawn and wind, with references to flowers birds and a shift toward autumn as hinted by the ending lines. The piece blends invented names and a dreamy cadence.
The fragment describes General Lee and Jefferson Davis as admired figures in the Confederacy. It recalls a social gathering at the Davis home with Mrs Davis hosting guests, including conversations with the president and Miss Margaret Henwell, highlighting the elegant salon atmosphere and public affection for the Confederate leaders.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a boy who could climb, fish like a straight line, skip stones, and crack fast woods. The piece hints at dark hair and eerie experiences in the water and creeks.
A memory recalls a boy famed for a flawless two finger whistle that outshone peers, leaving rivals envious. The passage follows his fall from grace, with glimpses of court, punishment, and a town's recollection of a once bright talent.
Fragmented text hints at diplomatic talks described as an easy honorable path. Vague references include a mystery young peasant, a hostess admonition, and scattered names suggesting a convoluted plot with family ties and allegations. The piece feels like a muddled historical diary fragment.
Fragmentary text shows a customer reacting to a breakfast item described as oatmeal with a dubious misprint. The scene includes a writer figure praising nourishment while another reader questions the dish, amid informal dialogue about breakfast choices.
A garbled Harper's Weekly fragment mentions relief from bills and a character named Billans. It references a bundle of statements dated November and a discussion about duplicates and keeping items, with unclear speaker names and context.
Dialect dialogue describes Michael Dolan and Widdy Castigan's second husband as voices debate a bet about swallowing an egg without breaking the shell The speaker insists the shell will cause harm and hints at a Shanghai rooster scratching inside if he moves or makes noise
A New York City mother recalls severe eczema in her two month old infant. After ineffective treatments, she reports dramatic improvement within two weeks using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and endorses the remedies for others. She notes ongoing use and recommends the products to friends.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a grandmother’s reflections on a journalist’s child and the idea that a child’s development is shaped by relative standards. The text presents distorted phrases but hints at a parent and grandparent discussing care, guidance, and the hope for the child’s growth.
A cryptic remark suggests a Pratt Fellow named Gotrafa or similar seeks funds. Critics question motive and imply poor judgment compared to wealth. Open discussion notes tension over priorities and financial support.
Fragmentary quotation notes that the prevailing expectation of pleasure does not align with young persons and their en joys, described as a great source of their en joys. The garbled wording suggests a reflection on youth, desire, and satisfaction in a historical text.
A fragmented ad filled with aphorisms on family, poverty, and home life. Mentions various products like Mrs Winslow's Syrup and Hamlin's Wizard Oil, and references a street fight reminding a married man of home.
A terse exchange contrasts literary taste with daily chores as a woman favors reading over housework. The dialogue hints at social roles and personal inclination, highlighting the joy of literature versus domestic tasks.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot Ease powder shakes into shoes to make new shoes fit tighter. The claim promises a better fit by reducing friction and odor.
A dated, fragmentary gossip item reports Freddy Fickle planning to marry soon to a chosen girl. The snippet hints disbelief from an observer and notes a decisive move toward settling down.
A brief dialogue features a doctor pressing a severely underweight patient about activity. The patient replies with a single defiant answer and a profane interjection ends the exchange.
The boss’s son is overworked as duties extend from tearing office calendar pages to winding the eight day clock, illustrating a shift in burden within the office routine. The fragment suggests labor intensification and idle tasks replaced by timekeeping responsibilities.
A Hoboken store frequented by Germans displays a mournful black sign announcing the death of Mr. Credit. The note praises him as a noble, helpful friend who had been declining, and ends with a hopeful blessing for peace.
John Warna, city provecturor of St Pau}, argued to Judge Fine why youths should be fined for tearing Mrs. Jon Goesik’s fence. A witness claimed Mike Chicket tore the picket, but the judge dismissed the charge as not proven and joked about poetry.
A garbled tale recounts a scene where A' Gueailen of Change attends a gathering. A speaker struggles to pay and mutters about changing points while a young lady examines a dress. The fragment ends with a pink color remark and a cryptic reply.
A Cleveland teacher recalls Dorothy Ultman asking if God’s fire is as big as a shop display bin. Her mother answers gently that God can sew everything at all times, then they stroll downtown past a shop window.
A youth named Jimmy, once the town’s favorite, struggles with homesickness after being sent to boarding school. His first letter laments isolation and longing for friends and music. A week later a second note reassures his mother that he fits in and learns quickly.
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt the crowd shifts to a Bible quote about God forming man from dust. Wail jokes that it’s not new, then the discussion pivots to how the line was delivered during the class on the sabbath.
A New York Sun writer notes a light shop display with a pun filled sign reading The Best You Can do is Buy Our Worst. Youth's Companion. The unusual storefront slogan draws attention to the business.
The Sphinx posed a puzzling question about why it always rains during a move. An ancient incantation or clue is offered as the solution, with readers urged to consider the peculiar timing and mystery surrounding the dar you moval.
A fragment cites an enigmatic figure named Aftat ja Ona described as able to fashion something with the power to haunt the mind. The text hints at mysterious prowess without detailing its form or origin.
A curious Eskimo misinterprets a long wire as a telephone. He asks Professor McMillan about its use and later tests it by placing one end near his mouth and listening at the other point, showing disbelief when no sound travels.
A college collector visits Bacon Ridge seeking antique mugs. Uncle Jason and locals discuss a shop on Main Street in Spruce run by Grandad Wheatley and Pap Simmons where the oldest mugs in the country are said to be found.
A brief quotation from McCorman cautions that true eminence cannot be earned without time and energy, underscoring the value of effort and perseverance.
An old discussion argues brain rebuilding relies on nutrients like Phosphate of Potash from food. Cites Geoghegan and Carey on potassium phosphate as key to gray matter and nerve fluid, stressing daily intake of rich foods to preserve mental function and digestion.
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