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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
8
In Elygood Indiana a mother pigeon relentlessly searched for her missing chick and pecked through a weathered wall to reach it. She fed the chick through the opening, remained nearby chirping, as bystanders watched a man finally retrieve the young bird from the narrow space between weatherboards. Chicago Chronicle
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha reproduces the White City’s appeal with improved layouts, two or three days suffice to admire West’s resources, and the Midway mirrors the historic Street of All Nations with lighting and lagoons. Direct Chicago to Omaha rapid transit offers ample access, with electric trains and dining cars on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul route. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers praised for bowel regulation and headache relief.
Reports reveal Indian government bounties on snakes heads led locals to breed reptiles in pits. An English traveler describes a pit with dried leaves, smothering poison, and a pole to extract snakes for heads. Two natives managed the pit while another collected the bounty. The piece also notes diplomatic quirks and a humorous family exchange.
A garbled clipping mentions a woman being told she is a fine conversationalist and remarks on India's Games Valley population density. It also references Victoria, Australia and a queue for the “de vot” wade, plus rabbits under some directive.
Immigration buzz grows as settlers move toward the northwest. Wisconsin lands along the Minneapolis Saint Paul and Chicago rail corridor offer fertile soils, hardwoods, and good water at 3 to 400 dollars per acre with favorable terms. Prospective buyers can request free maps and illustrated books from O M and St Paul Excursions. Excursion tickets available on certificate plan with dates tied to expositions and special fares for travelers and commercial attendees.
Stockholders of the Illinois Central Railroad Company may receive a transferable ticket to attend the next annual meeting. The plan outlines eligibility, delivery by mail to the holder’s address, and the steps to obtain the ticket. The meeting will be held at the company’s Chicago General Office on September 29.
An 1898 publication offers a heavily illustrated pamphlet on the Illinois Central Railroad line with farm prospects across Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. It promotes free copies from J F Merry Manchester IA and notes Rand McNally maps for 25 cents each. Also mentions Cuba Philippine Islands West Indies North America and Europe. A cough remedy by J A Anderson is advertised as safe for children.
Massive published volume touts an official war book by Congressman James Rankin Young on the Spanish War Navy and officers with biographies of Dewey. It claims large profits for agents, generous credit, premiums, free maps, and a full sample outfit, urging quick signups via mail orders.
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