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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
5
An advertisement promotes a 2800 acre farm and stock ranch 16 miles from a town with a modern fenced layout. It notes two dwellings and 10 outbuildings, 250 acres cultivated, proximity to a railroad, and prices per acre from 18 to 55. Descriptive notices invite readers to request a circular from the Index office in Fly Iowa.
Miss Opal Millar returned from Sheldon Sunday. Mrs D W Warren visited Rock Valley briefly Sunday. Miss Mary Follrich visited friends at Sanborn early this week. A roll top desk and bookcase were sold at Brundling’s store. Henry Charbout of Lellars did business here and visited his children. Heather bloom cotton taffeta petticoats offered at bargain at Mrs Schweiger’s. Miss Myrtle Smith burned her hands last week while using a frnte. Lewis Pha Wid decorating the Presbyterian manse interior. all concerned will be satisfied.
Town officials note odd envelopes and card designs printed for promotions while locals recall family gatherings and a funeral in Rock Valley. A frost passed with little damage, and rail engine repairs caused a brief delay. Farmers eye corn prices with higher US output and strong Iowa gains this year.
Three auction sales are set for Saturday the 45 Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th. Joe Waibrogine offers household goods John Fey conducts a large stock and machinery sale Charley Pederson sells horses cows hogs machinery household goods crops and more. All buyers should attend as movers are leaving the premises.
A choppy community page items list Warren, Dr Matiswan in Orange City and a farm sale at $126 per acre. Mentions Lee A Top, W Van Dyk, Calvin Hook visiting, A J Scholten selling a farm, Browyer visits, Mrs G DeHoer Dakota trip, and local travel. Mentions school notes, church youth open air meetings, and Civil era tone about growth and local enterprises.
The text notes Pew ue Tak Viver and relatives arriving for an indefinite visit with Annie, describing a pleasant, sociable man. It mentions Miss B Away Back and corn prospects improving after a cold wet spring. It reports the death of Gertie Huibredisc from consumption and a funeral held Monday, with condolences felt in the community.
The Grange City Fair Association offered an 850.09 purse for a Thursday ball game between Hall and Alton. Hall agreed to play for 59.01, winner takes all, but Alton declined after days of calls. The note questions why Alton did not participate despite past fast play.
Inwood cordially invites the public to its annual field meet on Friday September 14 1908 featuring ball games professional and amateur foot races sack relay and field events with large purses. Admission is free and entry is not required for a full day of sport and fun for all ages.
Wheat and flour bargains offered in five and four sack lots. Gold Medal at 37.00 per sack Turifan Pat 1.55 per sack la Glory 1.20 per sack. Oil meal and shorts available at low prices from Hut Roller Mill.
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