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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
8
A 1912 guide outlines building a safe 10 to 12 inch wide teeter board on a sturdy upright frame with ground fastenings and diagonal braces, plus a whirligig using a broom handle. It details hole sizes, axle lengths, and fasteners to ensure balance and prevent slipping, emphasizing substantial construction to avoid injury.
A Kansas City painter, newly drawn to the Windsay Art Company, visits galleries showing thumb box sketches by American artists and pauses before a shaded three-cattle scene. He returns repeatedly, moved by the light, the tree, and the brown bodies in sunlight.
The article outlines building a ground level teeter plank with a three-bale balance, detailing hole placement in the plank and axle, belting for bolting, broom-handle handlebars, and oiling ends to prevent squeak. It also describes bracing a whirligig support, cutting blocks, and anchoring a post to height with wedge shaping, plus a note on a price inquiry for a canvas sketch in Kansas City.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer satire recalls a husband named Venus and a wife who keeps three curios. A new servant girl arrives and shatters one statuette while confessing the mishap. The tale blends farce with a pun on Venus, ending with the wife learning of the mischief.
In a courtroom banter the Lady Judge grants a postponement request after the Lady Lawyer pleads for another week. The exchange highlights humor over civil procedure as preparations lag behind a client’s court gown deadline.
Opinion argues for state wide funding of roads based on assessed valuation. It contends city traffic uses rural roads and that the burden should be shared by state and county sources, citing Illinois property shares and New York style cost division as fair models.
Rep Warburton of Washington introduces a house bill to tax tobacco consumers to fund a nationwide highway system. The proposal envisions iron lines linking state capitals with Washington and banks, financed by a tobacco tax similar to A879, projected to raise 580 million dollars annually, far exceeding current internal revenue.
United States road program estimates show about 9 to 10 percent of roads improved in three years with potential gains. Expanding to 20 percent could raise highway efficiency, saving millions yearly on crop transport, reducing wear on horses and wagons, and cutting truck-farming waste. Improved roads would help farmers reach shipping points and reduce living costs.
The passage argues that making use of dandelions is the best way to eradicate them. It notes that once dandelions become valuable, producing them will require substantial effort and trouble.
A cautious farmer argues that perpetual crossbreeding harms flocks and undermines success in both market and breeding operations, warning flock owners not to rely on mixing two distinct sheep breeds.
A smart frock style with drop shoulders and a round neck, paired with a coat blouse over a two piece skirt and belt. Charts list suitable fabrics Linen ratine pique poplin and heavy gingham. Pattern 6315 in sizes 6 8 10 12 years requires 2 1/2 yards 36 inch material 3 1/2 yards edging and 2 yards ribbon for belt. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and packer count.
The pattern 6242 describes a waist with applied shoulder yokes optional, front and back ruching, a slightly open neck, and full length sleeves that may be shortened. It uses voile, batiste, cambric, pongee, silk, linen, and similar fabrics. Sizes 24 to 42 bust. medium needs 25 yards of 36 inch material. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name, address, size, and pattern number.
A wealthy socialite in New York bought a $250 pair of diamond cuff links that vanished after two days. He scoured the hotel and searched frantically, but the missing link remained unfound. At a dinner party he quipped that Darwin spent a lifetime seeking answers, yet he is more peevish than the famed naturalist.
A light comic exchange between a couple on life insurance and cooking prompts. Mrs Justwed suggests insuring life, Hubby jokes about not burning the cooking as a risk. The humor hinges on wordplay about gems and uncut gems in a library.
A historical reflection notes how the Stepney battle in London boosted gunsmith profits as automatic pistols became suddenly popular. It also observes safe manufacturers racing to outpace thieves, with robberies paradoxically fueling demand for newer, supposedly safer safes.
A doctor told an interviewer that being cheerful while eating helps enjoyment. The remark suggests tackling a rail way sandwich with laughter and a light heart.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a plan to slip something by Professor Wheels at noon. The scene centers on a fan and Dallmouth Jack o Lantern as they discuss a daytime scheme at the inp table.
Two Abernathy brothers riding through Indianapolis on their way to New York prompted a newspaper man to attend church after six months of neglect. The visitors stayed with the N. M. host, who joined them for Sunday services at the boy’s urging. The tale, from the Indianapolis News, also highlights local business in Topham's and a humorous aside about a shopwalker aiding a faller.
A fragment cites a dialogue about Italy and employment in silkwork with social names briefly mentioned. The passage reflects casual chatter on work, modest expectations, and question about veracity.
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