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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1897
Page
4
A fragment from a Hull Iowa paper discusses election talk and political shifts. Mentions governor elect J. M. Shasta and county officer races, party rivalries, and repercussions of signatures and resignations amid a general election climate.
G W Reynolds of Los Angeles, one of the era’s oldest traveling men, discusses his beekeeping ops in Southern California. He keeps about 10 apiaries, produced 20,000 pounds of honey last season, and notes a hive holds 20,000 to 24,000 bees with queen drones and workers. Honey flows April to July, frames measure 13 by 7 inches, and bees are protected with a straw hat and veil during harvesting. The queen rules, workers toil, and vast honey yields follow sage and blossom cycles.
Fragmented text reflects a July era political column debating U S policy on Cuba Spain and war risk. It notes Mr Shaw’s election with large support and urges restraint avoiding war while weighing costs and national policy toward Cuba and Spain.
The article discusses a long decline in silver prices and market activity amid conflicting reports. It notes efforts to stabilize the silver trade and hints at broader economic tensions affecting demand and value, with New York Journal telegraphing updates.
Fragmentary account describes a brutalbee fight where hives unleash relentless attacks to protect their territory. The scene depicts hive versus hive combat with carriers and drones fighting to the death amid a scorched forest setting and casualties mounting.
The article traces the history of card playing from its uncertain origins in 1593 at the French court through European spread to law and court life. It recalls Henry VII prohibitions, Queen Anne era gaming passion, and references to Ombre and Quadrille as favorites, noting gambling as a widespread pastime and social force.
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