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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
2
A Hull area advertisement touts Starret Bros as offering wide winter goods with convenient train access and money back if items are not as represented. It highlights new fabrics, cloaks, ladies furs and gloves, men’s coats and suits, and a Gainsborough millinery line to attract customers.
A story from New Orleans Times Democrat recounts a brass founder swindled by a city agent over a Columbus statue commission. The tale includes a mocked Bri arnt Bri ghters statue featuring a beer keg and hops, and a commission merchant’s appraisal that mocked the piece. The piece ends with notes on manufacturing processes and safety in the cotton industry.
The report notes nails used in fires ignite more vigorously than expected, with warnings from fire officials. It highlights recent incidents, calls for improved material handling, and urges manufacturers to review production and storage practices to prevent future blazes.
A writer laments self important sign offs in letters and the arrogance of flourish filled signatures. The piece notes that personalized addressing on envelopes and misspellings can offend, seeing them as greater affronts than blunt insults.
A scrambled OCR fragment from the Philadelphia TLecord shows dialogue with mispellings and unclear attribution. The lines reference a sister, a little brother, and a Mr De Trop as characters, but the context and sequence are garbled, leaving a disjointed dialogue excerpt.
The ancient lens carved from rock crystal by Layard at Nineveh is believed to date from antiquity and held in the British Museum. Recent surface details show the maker’s bands are still visible, while nearby specimens have deteriorated due to London's fogs and pollution.
The text seems to mix phrases about wolves acting like wolves and a statement on wind people versus other countries. It appears as garbled OCR with no clear event, person, or place to summarize into a historical news item.
Lyon O Brien republican rift noted as Rock Valley officials announce slate for treasurer George Bolkes sheriff Jacke Henry superintendent W E Chase coroner F J Huizenga City of Omaha Edward Cudahy drop 50000 reward for Pat Crowe trial urged instead. Patrol of protection policy cited as infant industry metaphor.
Mira Stone remains abducted by Bulgarian brigands with an estimated value over £100,009. Authorities in Ravenna and their government pledge proper punishment and renewed protection for victims.
The text argues that monopoly power in the oil industry raises prices and places a heavy burden on low income consumers, criticizing the control as harmful to the public. It notes oil prices rising due to anticompetitive practices and calls for scrutiny or remedies to protect consumers.
A ten year old census abstract related to a tram game source or similar matter has been disposed of by a government official. The document circulated broadly, with many recipients including the Ixnis and others honored with at least one copy.
Tammany Hall efforts to elect a mayoral candidate in Greater New York face a wave of blackmail and corruption accusations. Spellbinders and advertisers are working to secure the political grip and perpetuate themselves in office.
Report says Congressman Thomas used the appointment as a badge of honor after winning the Sheldon postmaster job. The choice was driven by a small group of Sheldon Republicans seeking to curry favor with Brien County delegates.
The observer notes the Republican state central committee burdens Sioux County with road levies yet fails to send a nationally known speaker. He says Sioux County reliably votes 509 to 1,000 for the GOP ticket but is ignored for eminent speakers during campaigns. The critic laments county influence in conventions versus scarce public figures.
A grand exposition will be staged in St Q Louis Ingos to honor and replicate the Louisiana Purchase, celebrating a major historical milestone and its enduring significance.
A lone vessel and weary lookout drift along the coast as the unnamed narrator surveys a bleak maritime stretch near Selsey. The cryptic phrasing hints at a voyage with uncertain purpose and weathered souls aboard.
Large northeastern Iowa turnout marks opening of the campaign. Senate leaders Allison and Henderson address issues of tariffs reciprocity and isthmian canal, urging support for Republican policies and the party’s national leadership. John Herriott opens bid for lieutenant governor, stressing national concerns shape state races.
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