17 Nov 1899
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1899
Page
1
A crowded column reports school and social updates from Hull and Rock Valley areas, including names like Garret, Ballard, Tamplin, and Ward. It notes community events, sales, marriages, inspections, and local business mentions with brief notices on insurance, flour mills, and a suffrage convention reference.
The officer accused of letting a demonstration draw enemy fire is discussed. Merritt doubts sensational war thriller tales and notes that in regular attacks a leading company often bears the risk without volunteers. He explains that true forlorn hopes occur only in rare tactical moments, not as a routine calling for volunteers.
A Sunbeam of whimsy aside Bryan’s take on cucumber sunbeams aside, the Pioneer Press discusses political arithmetics, Ohio factions against Hanna, Sherman’s minielaide ties, and the broader view that off year results signal a presidential policy referendum with Massachusetts cited as anti imperialist center.
Tours bound for Puerto Rico depart Chicago on January 1 Pebruary 15 and March 8 with special sleeping cars to New York and steamships Ponce and San Juan. Limited parties escorted by Walter Boyd Townsend under the American Tourist Association run by Toyn Campbell General Manager. Tickets and itineraries available via agents of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Ry.
Boone Ja Nov 14 Special local parties push to locate a Marsden process factory using cornstalks for materials. Eastern interests in Boone discuss with Business Men and contemplate action next year. Also notes a Mexico Tour train from Chicago to Mexico City with Beau Campbell as escort.
An ad sings Dr Kay’s Lung Balm as a perfect remedy for la erippe coughs and a Renovator for dyspepsia and colds. It urges readers to ask their druggist, mentions 25 cents, and promotes toning oysters with the tonic.
The railway’s land department lists several new towns in Iowa and nearby counties including Norruama in Huena Vista, NEMAUA near Sac City, Lyrron and Lavinia in Sac County, and AVABsINA near Pocahontas. The company promotes investment, noting about 100 other town sites across states and offering contacts H. G. Hogan and G. C. Padley for information.
The text describes major upgrades to a transcontinental route including wider toad beds, filled trestles, heavier rails, grade reductions, steel bridges replacing wooden ones, brick and concrete tunnel linings, and costly improvements in 1898. It touts new locomotives and cars for speeds around seventy five mph, promotes scenic Northwest travel from St Paul to Portland, and invites readers to request a Wonderslide pamphlet from CHAS. S. FEE in St. Paul for more details.
Notice to all persons interested that the district court of Sidinx Counts Indiana appoints an administrator for the estate of Joseph Gacke deceased late of Sion County Town. Creditors must present claims to the administrator and those indebted must pay. Dated November ick day. Pitta Vandep Moide, attorneys for estate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.