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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
2
Archaeologists reveal a newly uncovered device called Elevatora linked to the oldest urban center. The mechanism, once cleaned, is being prepared for display by the Archaeological Coupsary amid renewed work on ancient infrastructure.
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pa suffered dropsy for a year with swollen limbs and heart fluttering. After using Dodds Kidney Pills he reports swelling vanished and health returned. He later renewed faith in the remedy. Dodds Kidney Pills priced 70c per box from the Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Correspond with Heslop for household hints music and recipes.
The note mentions a son learning drawing in Paris and weekly drawings. It references a ludy figure and a person named Wise-Well discussing ongoing art activity and a habit of drawing on the writer.
Charles Judlin of 3002 Cass St St Louis Mo declares five years of severe itching and dandruff improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports hair loss stopped, sleep restored, and shaving aided. Ad promotes world sale with free samples and a 32-page Skin Book.
A casual remark notes Kenworthy appearing mentally off as friends recount inviting him to an auction bridge game last night. He declined, opting to waste time with bean-porridge-hot or tit tat toe instead.
A designing widow declares a cure for bachelorhood through a bold plan. The idea hinges on social cunning and a trap for single men in a witty, satirical scene.
A lengthy local column notes Winterton of Keyport reaching his fiftieth consecutive Sunday school attendance at Sandis Sehogel, praising the habit’s value. It cites broader public health topics, educational efforts, and assorted anecdotes from New York, Cleveland, and London, including weather, agriculture, and social quirks.
A student voices concern that the Hale Reiling Fund for road building is wasted. The plea cites project costs, delays, and alleged mismanagement affecting infrastructure in the district. The text mentions roads, pipes, and contractors and asserts funds were diverted from intended improvements.
Des Moines dispatch reports rail executives worry about congestion as harvest grain increases shipments. With cars in use, lines expect a cresting movement and fear shortages could worsen. Officials hope for more freight cars to avert a nationwide bottleneck.
Bes Maines reports that Iowa teachers will hold their annual convention in Des Moines for three days with focus on college frats social affairs high school clubs and related matters. Thursday sessions open with discussions on a major rural schools issue led by state legislators A M Deyoe B W Newberry John Hammill George W Clark and Warren Garst. Saturday features Gov Herbert Hadley Missouri delivering Our Common Duty.
Chas. Kenning a Manson youth and clerk at M. J. Foley was killed when an auto carrying Corliss Coon Dr. W. C. Kennedy Harry Kaskey and Charles Kennig left the road near Humboldt Indiana after a horse and buggy appeared. Coon escaped injury while Kennedy and Kaskey were stunned but unharmed.
Twenty acres of timber near Princeton Scott County were burned last night as hundreds of farmers fought the blaze. Farm houses and buildings were damaged and trees were felled along a narrow strip to connect the tract with a larger grove. Several firefighters were slightly burned.
A wide mosaic of Iowa items appears, mentioning Nevis Mepis Pa Una team ta, Watte on Hake, and various local events. Notable notes include Jacob N L Lawrence’s political activity, a fatal well incident near Lorimer, a drowning suicide in Burlington, and a child death from a wagon accident in Duruqe. Also mentions hotels and farms in Muscatine and Orange City agricultural reports.
The Interstate Commerce Commission signed off on proposed increases in lumber freight rates from the southeastern United States to Cairo Illinois and St Louis Missouri. The advances, suspended previously as not unreasonable, are set to take effect November 15.
A partially legible article notes the Board of Control requests a 31.5 million appropriation for the current budget. It mentions labor concerns and expenditures, with unclear districts and programs under review. The text references funding needs and oversight without clear outcomes.
A newspaper item reports the deaths of an elderly couple from coal smoke in an Iowa town. The fragment references local inquiries, juries, and public discussions about election procedures in Polk County, noting political contention and calls for accountability.
Des Moines registrars report a surge in voters as the precincts close books. Opening turnout showed 2,000 eligible voters yet to register, with totals expected to exceed 26,000. City boards anticipate a record registration overall.
Lieutenant Mars, commander of the university, ordered back to his regiment due to service regulations. A recent congressional act requires two years in the last six with a regiment for outside assignment. Mars has not met this. He may stay in Town City until near the end of December.
Algona Iowa Nov 4 Waillisu Mc Dougal caused anger by not liking the young lady Jie Loa in the courting family. He went with a gun to the girl's parents home and was arrested by Sheriff Brunson. The court fined him 20 dollars plus costs. This action may lead to further trouble.
A muddled London humor item describes a chaotic scene where a cashier collapses at a desk before four and a half in the afternoon. The piece mocks corporate language as colleagues attempt a recovery note and discuss a potential check, implying a dry wit about business culture.
A letter from a patient seeks advice on Peruna as a cure for kidney disease. The doctor cautions no cure promises and outlines a trial period with explicit dosing and duration. The note emphasizes confidentiality and advertises Peruna products from the Columbus based company.
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