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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1892
Page
4
The piece surveys Democratic shifts in Iowa political circles, praising farmers and noting convention honors for figures like Mills Markley and Duncombe. It reflects on weather impacts, grasshopper scares, and optimistic crop outlook despite delayed planting and blizzards, with commentary on Gov Boies and national figures.
Miss Shaw denounces male habit of claiming all at a women's convention in Kansas City. She cites Old Abe the bald Eagle as an emblem of liberty, noting that after war he lay eggs in Madison, Wisconsin.
New York World reports a severe rainstorm inundating Sioux City and Hull. Communications cut by washouts. relief work underway as officials estimate up to twenty deaths. Rescue efforts and local mobilization documented as telegraph lines return.
Our flag sale promotes a 1 year Iprex and a six foot old Glory. For the National Encampment and National Competitive Drill in Omaha, June 1 to June 30, railroad company issues one way fare tickets with return validity to June 22.
Proposals for the erection of a school house in Sheridan sub district No 4 Sioux county are invited. Bids will be received until June 4 at 2 p m. by D C Frame secretary. The board may reject any or all bids.
A fragmentary piece satirizes corsets and fashion’s pain through a mock Shakespearean soliloquy about unfastening a girdle and reclaiming breath. It contrasts the corset’s torment with a long view of ease, ending with an ad notice for four and a half acres in the town’s east end offered on favorable terms.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will offer one fare round trip tickets for the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis. Tickets from stations within 250 miles are on sale June 3 4 5 6 7 and 9 with return coupons valid until June 15. Other stations sell June 2 to 6 with return valid until June 25.
A regional textile dealer touts the biggest selection in the state including moquettes Brussels velvets tapestries ingrams rag carpet stair carpets and other cloths and floor coverings.
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