15 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
1
Farmers report corn near cribbing readiness and active harvest toil. Sioux County backs I Bailey, praising legislative work and urging re election as the population anticipates winter. Boies criticizes Chicago platform while signaling live issues ahead.
The article argues a local paper must keep its pages free of objectionable content and avoid harming reputations unless justified by public benefit. It urges moral and financial backing from community leaders to support the home newspaper and invites readers to subscribe.
The text describes ballot rules: if the number of marked squares for candidates exceeds seats, the ballot is invalid. If a voter's choice cannot be determined, the ballot is not counted. It also includes a quirky narrative about Gat Gut Their Guris, a spotted pony, and a burglary attempt at an Ivy store where burglars miscalculate sleep and timing.
Voter prepares ballot by crossing squares for candidates or circles for full tickets. Crosses in wrong places or multiple circles invalidate the ballot. counting rules specify how marks affect individual offices and ticket-level results.
J C Stoughton working on a farm dig at Rock Valley last Friday fell into a ditch and the well caved in burying him. Life was extinct before help arrived. Stoughton had lived in Rock Valley for years and leaves a wife and son.
The Hon J O Milliman candidate for Lieutenant Governor will speak at Hall Monday October 25 in the evening. He will present arguments on campaign issues and appeal to citizens seeking fair choices unfettered by prejudice and self interest.
A F Steffen extends the cloak sale period through Saturday October 23. The ad urges buyers not to miss the chance to select a durable fashionable cloak at low prices and notes the sale remains a grand opportunity for purchasers.
Wheat 72 Harley 15-25 Vats 14 Core 17 Uogs 320 Lion J GC Milliman hosts Monday Oct 25. Misa Matia Saeger visiting Miss Luke of Harboo Wis. Paul Junkin editor from Orange City calls. Photos by Wolfanden Vickers gallery finished at Sheldon. Dr Arthur Beach Rock Rapids wed to former Hull resident. Cassin family guests R Brown home. Pneumonia warning and One Minutes Cough Cure advertised. J T Anderson.
The column covers advertising notes and social visits in Baker township including Mrs Steinburg returning to Ha, Mr and Mrs Hutchinson hosting, and Comrade Hall visiting from Coon Rapids. It mentions a planned fall sale of Boomer’s Polend-Ching hogs, Epworth League preaching in the area, and reflections on Democratic criticisms and gold reserves.
A fragmentary report describes ABE LINGO and a young lawyer facing a pivotal trial before Judge Choong in Chicago. Senator Blackburn, opposing counsel Isave No Arnos, and Arnold are mentioned as figures shaping the case while a nervous debutant seeks to overcome stage fright and courtroom pressure.
A tall homely improvised advocate, Abraham Lincoln, rose to defend a young Kentuckian facing Blackburn in a feeble demurrer. Lincoln claimed he aided a novice in his first case, replying to Mr. Arnold’s rebuke and asserting his right to help a struggling lawyer. The court sustained the demurrer.
Mrs. Dawson lobbies her husband into buying a suit marked down to 98 cents from a claimed $20 value, insisting the deal is the bargain of the century. He hesitates, deposits money, and leaves with the suit, while she gleefully celebrates the score and his fitting praise.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a window sign stating Any Hit in This Window $15. The text references Chiesa and Revore and includes garbled phrases about faith, a week, and a sale. The readable portion centers on a price offer displayed in a storefront window.
A veteran barber recalling New Haven’s tradesmen since 1873 notes the shrinking number of barbers after age forty due to unsteady hands and drinking. Some retire to poorhouses, lease small farms, or switch to bookkeeping or meat cutting, with a few becoming butchers.
The fragment discusses labor saving methods and cheaper products, mentioning efficiency gains and superior processes. It cites Ton. bP. Jones and Lion. Pred bE. White with dated notes in a mid to late 19th century style.
A Washington Star report describes the world hair trade with millions of pounds used annually for wigs and top pieces. It notes Switzerland Germany and French provinces as major sources and cites prices from 60 cents to several dollars per ounce, with New York importing vast quantities and American hair partly sourced domestically.
In a rural episode a herd of cattle is pursued by hungry coyotes. Two calves fall behind and catch the attention of wolves, only to be saved when a fence yields and cows cross to safety. The calves are reunited with their mothers amid a distant howling.
A fragmented editorial notice argues the gold standard is weaker as wheat prices rise while silver falls. It notes workers in India and China paid in silver wear rags, while American laborers might favor white bread, suggesting shifting value of money and labor. A separate recruitment ad seeks trustworthy travelers for a payroll company, offering 35.00 monthly.
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