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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
2
Publication details for Hull Iowa with editor J. W. Tauren. Subscription and advertising rates listed. entry indicates a local paper format and general notices from the Poor Farm and town.
The item lists Republican party nominees for Iowa offices including Governor Des Moinesville, Lieut. Governor Stuart, Supreme Court Judge Bishop, Railroad Commissioner Palmer, and state officials Kimmel Morris Boles Henry Chase Huizenga Wilson Stoup. It mixes campaign commentary on tariffs and trusts, mentions United States Steel stock, Secretary Shaw praise, and regional political gossip from Carroll and Rock Rapids with references to Japan Russia and Manchuria.
Tom Ward receives a jail term after stealing thirty thousand dollars. The case notes show a prosecution and a sentencing outcome in a local court. The report records the involved person and the monetary amount.
The report notes Tom entertaining callers in the courthouse upper room in Stout City and compares sentences, mentioning Mike Gunter of Hack Valley with a 30 day term. Judge Wakefield’s humorous comment mocks the Sioux county jury. An anti-saloon gathering and temperance pledge revival are announced. E Fair of Ireton failed to win a lay delegate seat to the California Methodist Conference.
The passage argues love for home and family drives workers and society, countering claims that self interest fuels industry. It recalls Erskine’s courtroom courage inspired by his children and quotes Rev. Lyman Abbott on vision guiding the battle for reform.
A brief note highlights long stylish overcoats as a fashion item, emphasizing their length and ornate appearance. The piece reads like a compact style blurb, suggesting a trend focus without detailing brands or events.
An ophthalmic institute president, graduate in 1983, claims extensive eye care expertise. He promotes glasses to correct eye strain and asserts much disease stems from vision problems, urging treatment without medicine for mechanical defects.
Mr Hensler lauds Dr J C Clark eye specialist for treating crossed eyes without cutting. He cites his son Harry born cross eyed improving with glasses and his wife's eyes straightened after wearing Clark’s shoelesses. The muscle and lab notes claim glasses alone succeeded.
Public notice announces the annual meeting of Ullnels Central Stockholders of the Illinois Central Railroad Company to be held in Chicago on October 21, 1903. Registered stockholders meeting criteria receive a free travel ticket to Chicago and back for the meeting period, countersigned in Chicago, with detailed application requirements.
Fragmentary dialogue references Mrs Grundy and Farmer Grundy from a Morton's comedy. The scene shows a wife returning from market and comments on wheat prices and butter with rustic speech and social commentary. Text is misspelled and garbled.
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