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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
1
Fragments show daily No 5 Accommodation at 11 55 a m No 3 Passenger and mail daily 8 04 p m to go north No 4 Passenger and Mail daily 5 28 a m No 6 Accommodation daily 12 35 a m Civic Societies listed.
The Philadelphia Record notes the last revolutionary widow to draw a pension in the district died near Easton, nearly 100. It recalls survivors from the War of 1812 and Mexican War pensions, remarks on longevity, and mocks marriages seen as pension ties. Memorial Day services, led by Rev Bruce, urged for Sunday prior. Grand Army men asked to gather at 10:30 AM.
This week Hulls board of trade reported heavy stock dealings and top prices in grain and live stock. Friction among members has eased as they focus on business, keeping training for emergencies and avoiding further sporting encounters.
A clerical stranger calls at a prosperous farmer's home claiming to be a traveling preacher. While discussing faith, a man and woman arrive seeking a minister's house for marriage. The farmer arranges the wedding with the visiting preacher, and the couple are wed. Days later a forged marriage certificate appears as a promissory note at a nearby bank, prompting a payment attempt.
Washington Star notes Helen Keller, guest of Prof. Alexander Bell, born blind and deaf, has learned to read by raised letters and speaks aloud. At thirteen she reads classics, tells stories to sister Mildred, and recalls lessons, showing remarkable intellect and memory beyond many with sight.
Plans and specifications for a Hull Iowa store building erection are ready. Bids due June 1, 1893, lowest responsible bidder awarded. bidders may be rejected. Also Farmers Mutual Insurance Association meeting June 6 in Hull. amendments to by laws to be acted on. notices signed by Row. Patterson and John Connelly. For sale: desirable house and lot with good elevations. Inquire at this office.
The column notes New York allows women to be delegates to the 1884 constitutional convention, with 175 seats and five per district plus 15 at large. It praises Lillie Deveraux Blake, urges women’s election, and calls for broader suffrage progress. It also mentions New Orleans efforts against prizefighting and contrasts Mrs Palmer with President Cleveland, plus a Belgian suffrage martyr and a divorce case involving Mrs Aspinwall.
Good Pasture s offer tame pasture with ample well water at 1.25 per head monthly for horses, 1.00 per head for cattle over 1 year, and 0.07 per head per month for calves. Season runs May 1 to November 1. Apply to T. V. Miller, Perkins, Ind. For sale a good milking cow, inquire at Sheldon & Trelands.
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