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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
3
A chaotic jumble cites Prohibition era quips about labor hours and temperance, a claim on tobacco demand by the industry, and a mock history of Israel’s holidays. It notes a New Orleans spread of temperance waves, a Kansas Carry Nation reference, and mentions a sensational bomb attack on Mrs. Eddy’s son in Leadville Colorado.
The piece notes a shift as minor parties gain broader praise and prohibition gains ground, with commentary on Wall Street discussions after a panic. It mentions Philippine school year plans, new teachers from U S civil service exams, and salaries of twelve hundred dollars, plus opposition by James H Hill to a new Kansas City onion depot and Missouri river navigation aid.
Hope All Gone Jenay Sullivan from Adams County speaks at Creston bus meeting, arguing that bank deposits do not prove prosperity while urging prayer to save the country. The Adams County Union-Republican notes similar lines from Leslie M. Shaw and contrasts views on roads tax and morals from Kansas City Star coverage of Jackson County local option vote.
A change in Christmas practice is expected as several Sunday schools and churches plan entertainments and ask children to bring gifts for charitable institutions instead of giving personal presents. The move aims to emphasize giving to others over self gift giving, though it may disappoint some who favor traditional Christmas gift exchanges.
H. G. Butterfield advertising slogan touts wearing shoes as proof of product value promising no loss with trial offered to customers.
Mrs D W Swiggart returns from Marshaltown visiting daughter. Next Saturday night election officers of Rebecca lodge urged to attend. Miss Ruth Colon of Omaha visiting grandparents. John Jennings and Bertha Richmond unite in marriage at Nebraska City. Porpoises visit New York Harbor draw crowd and weather rumors ease.
A famous model Antonio Corsi wandered as a strolling minstrel in England about twenty seven years ago Felix Moscheles discovered him at Dover brought him to London and employed him to start an artistic career He became the finest and most famous model in the world posing for Sargent and Abbey and even appearing as Mephistopheles on a deviled ham can.
Frederick Sandys, praised by Ruskin as England's greatest draughtsman, was once asked to paint a portrait of a town's mayor who was a grocer. A deputation offered up to $50 for a good portrait but requested only a half length after seeing his face. The artist quipped asking which half they preferred.
An anxious mother asks if her small son is killed after he tumbles down stairs. He replies that he is not hurt, calling it the luckiest fall he ever had. He notes he only struck one stair on the way down, turning fear into relief.
A physician jokes about a patient named Mrs Tightwad afflicted with softening of the brain and notes the man’s insistence on paying in advance. The exchange plays on comic etiquette and financial prudence in a period humor style.
Citizens nationwide mock state delay as officials fail to cite law to curb arm protecting combatants. Editorials note governor’s alleged willingness to strain at a gnat and swallow a camel amid saloon outlawry harming women and children. Frank P. Woods defends Republican funds stance against Jamieson charge. Cummins’ ticket performance questioned outside river towns.
A Missionary lecturer at a Methodist church suffered facial and hand burns when a magic lantern tank exploded during his Friday night talk. Dozens of attendees received burns or soiled clothing, with fabric and carpet damage estimated near fifty dollars. The incident disrupted the meeting and left attendees cautious about future demonstrations.
The report notes Kenney M D, an eye nose and throat specialist based at 6th and Edmond in St Joseph Missouri, with correspondence elicited.
Mrs Hazel Jarmen completed a two week visit in Farragut and returned home on Wednesday.
Joe Lisby and his son are employed on a local farm near Watson this week, taking up work reportedly tied to seasonal duties and agricultural tasks in the area.
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