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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
12
The Malvern Leader reports Oscar Briley offered to allow more hunting on his farm after a steer was shot and killed by a hunter. The steer valued around 75 dollars was killed with a shotgun, and the farmer seeks accountability from the shooter who has not yet come forward.
In Atchison County, a 17 year old youth named Glen Martin was jailed last Thursday on burglary and larceny charges. He allegedly broke into Roy Low's southeast Tarkio home, stealing over $25 from a purse while the Low family was away. Martin reportedly indicated willingness to plead guilty.
The poultry show at the opera house suffers from extreme cold and bad roads. Fewer than a third of breeders could attend, with entries from Tabor, Randolph, and Hamburg staying home to protect prize birds. About 150 birds are on display. winners will be announced tomorrow, per Sidney Argus.
The daily papers show farms selling at astounding prices with reports of $500 per acre being common and in some cases higher. A Stanton Nebraska breeder paid $2000 per acre for a twenty acre plot joining land he already owned. Short courses at Tabor College start January 6 for six weeks, featuring practical farming lectures to aid young farmers lacking college access.
Ruby Garst and Nellie Wing are in Oma ha hospital for treatments. Students decorate rooms for Christmas and the program line. Orchestra selections replace the usual chorus. Debates feature compulsory military training and immigration. Shenandoah trip set for late January with Harold Simons, Miss Avenue Brown and Herbert Coffey representing. Five district debates conclude March 12, with final state championship on deck. Classes discuss labor policy and closed shop effects. Two weeks’ vacation begins Friday, followed by health precautions after holidays. Local notes advertise second hand items for sale by Baldwin & James, Hamburg.
An art exhibit at Riverton public school last week drew strong parent attendance. Each room offered a good picture for purchase and several scholars donated to buy valued works. The exhibit gave pupils a chance to become acquainted with world art masters.
A few pure bred Buff Orpington cockerels for sale. They were prize winners at the 1919 Hamburg fair. Mrs. Carl Athen, Hamburg, Town. 34-3 Do your Christmas Shopping Now.
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