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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
A New York resident recalls a domestic prank where a woman used a clock to wake a hen on a nest of two china eyes, causing a loud disturbance. Separately John Schmidt, newly arrived from Germany, mailed his friends a representation of American customs by sending chewing gum packages as a souvenir.
A Detroit Free Press quotation defines a knocker as a man who finds fault with others doing better than he can, labeling such critics as ty boys in a pointed definition from a 19th century gloss.
Dialogue fragment shows Cora and Biother discussing likeness and a request to pet Biother while one announces photographs resemble the speaker. The exchange hints at a domestic scene with affection and mistaken identity.
The report describes a Hungarian gentleman farmer living on a large estate. It details his barter-based wages for doctors and laborers, his wealth in wheat oats and maize, and his lavish hospitality. It notes his limited awareness of politics, love of sport, possession of vast horse teams, and annual travels within his lands.
Two housekeepers share a comical tale of an improvised dining hack. A disguised meat platter uses scraps, gravy, and careful arrangement to mimic abundance, avoiding embarrassment when guests appear. The other anecdote recalls a luncheon mishap where a cook’s note warns not to overdo a plate, discovered by a observant diner.
Mrs William Beatty of Hamburg Iowa describes lifelong kidney and back pain before using Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Buffalo NY. She claims rapid relief after taking the pills and endorses the product for sale by all dealers at 50 cents.
Workers on the Burlington system celebrate a second wage raise this year. Starting at 1.35 per day, boosted two months ago by 0.45, they now earn 8.60 per day. The note signals timely job updates and wage progress.
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