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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
5
Milt Butler and Mrs Anna Berry were married last Wednesday at five in their south town home officiated by Rev RK B West. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and a sumptuous dinner followed with congratulations and best wishes for their life together.
The article discusses making roads from crude oil to resist water and mud. One tank of crude oil holds about seven thousand gallons costing 168 dollars, enough to cover one mile of road. Grading may cost 285 dollars per mile, totaling about 400 dollars per mile, claiming a durable surface rivaling rock. St Louis plans eight miles and Hamburg considers twelve more. officials urged prompt investigation into oil roads from city hall to the depot.
Opinion piece arguing Iowa would align with Democratic senators if represented by Fred White and Jerry Sullivan. It claims Democrats hold a House majority and cites voting patterns of Pickett Good Kendall Woods Hubbard Jamison Dawson Haugen Kennedy Hull Smith, noting four Republicans to seven Democrats and praising the party’s progress.
Storewide sale noted as Queen Quality shoes priced at 2.50 with oxford styles down 1.50. In religious services, no preaching occurred at Presbyterian or M I churches last Sunday while regular services took place at German Catholic and Christian churches.
Reverend McKinzie finishes two months of service and will leave before September 1 to conduct revival elsewhere in the state. Butterfield's Ed Spear promotes a great sale of oxfords near Farragut. Ed Spear expects fifty thousand melons for market this year. Farmland and residence for sale on Argyle Street with eight acres adjoining. Worn items and Oxford stock advertised at low prices to close season.
The Old Settlers Reunion will be held August 25 at the Glenwood park with welcome address by the mayor, speeches by Hon. Frank Shinn and Hon. John Y. Stone, and Judge H. E. Deemer. A chorus and band will perform old time songs and tunes. attendees will be entertained and fed with ice water provided.
A local store touts daily uniform pricing and unchanged quality while offering weekly fresh crackers and dried fruit at half original cost. It lists tobacco brands Horseshoe, Star, U & I, Sweet Cuba, and Tiger fine cut with prices per pound.
Notice to all property owners to cut weeds now. Failure to comply will result in the street commissioner cutting weeds and charging the cost as taxes. This is the last notice. E. G. Tiller, Mayor.
Prank Pauley came back from Flathead country in Montana near week end. He says Geo Danforth, who went about the same time, was confined to his bed a few days due to illness but has since improved enough to resume work.
The article notes James Brown’s two day layoff in Omaha to visit friends and handle matters. It states the Shenandoah post office contract was awarded to a Chicago firm for 56100 dollars, about 4000 under the appropriation, with estimates suggesting 15000 to 20000 could build a suitable facility for the next 25 years. It mentions Uncle Johny Holland’s improvement and a crowd of visiting autos in town.
Lavern Ryerson of Chicago spends vacation in Hamburg this week. He visited Shenandoah briefly before returning home. Mrs R C Campbell and two daughters return from a mountain vacation. Mrs Mary Darbyshire visits Shenandoah to see her brother and the fair. Mr and Mrs S A DeFreece visit friends in Sidney.
The German church and Sunday school will hold their annual pinie in Zutze Grove east of the city limits on Wednesday Aug 18. If weather is bad the event moves to the following day.
An Omaha storm last Friday night brought a rare snowfall for about ten minutes alongside wind rain thunder and lightning. Farmers note crop damage in Mills County with corn oats and potatoes discussed. Local items mention property purchases sales church services and residents visiting kin after the tumultuous weather.
At Rock Port fair last week Fender of Route 5 earned top prizes in sweepstakes for a finest mare under two years old and for a two year old station. The article notes Penders raised annals on his farm near the city and mentions city sewer plans discussed at a Wednesday council meeting. A jail fire attempt occurred Tuesday morning, oil-soaked bedding set ablaze but extinguished by bucket brigade. Watsonian.
Closing out stock of natives offered at low prices to attract buyers. Mrs W G Vanderpool invites customers to view piano propositions before purchase. A. G Butterfield notes Earl Fisher severely ill with typhoid at his mother's home on Argyle Street, with brother Clarence and sister Nellie at his bedside. Mrs May McAdoo Stenson and two children visit her relatives this week. Alvin Parhurst of Van Buren visits Oxford family. message ends with Butter’s dirt cheap Oxford sales.
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