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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
2
San Francisco Chronicle notes a debate on the phrase make my blood run cold as a strong expression of perceived cold. It surveys how physical sensations vary with individual experience and environment, citing a stoker and refrigeration worker to illustrate differing heat and chill responses.
A feature on Nantucket explains how local sea terms color conversation. Islanders pepper dialogue with terms like splice belay rig heave and square away, using phrases unconsciously in everyday talk and giving the island its distinctive voice.
Compiled by William F. Maney and Roland B. Hussey, this piece recounts a Nantucket Quaker mother who denied using nautical slang and warned her children to remind her if she did. A morning lapse leads to a humorous misread as she sends something to Cousin Phebe’s, twisting words into a tiny domestic tale.
The article describes a specialized bottle for testing gold by acid. A pointed glass rod passes through the stopper to transfer a tiny amount of acid to the jewelry sample. Gold remains unaffected while imitation metal turns green, indicating a test for authenticity.
A Minneapolis Journal item notes that many young men reaching manhood in the last decade lack the skill to harness a horse, attach it to a buggy, and drive across the country with a single horsepower, highlighting a gap in practical training.
A boy asks how people first identified an apple tree versus a pear tree. His mother answers gravely that identification comes from the bark, but the boy suggests a bite. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the exchange as a humorous reflection on perception.
A Detroit Free Press fragment shows dialogue about love and fidelity. The speaker recalls a man claiming the speaker was the only woman he ever intended to love, indicating a pledge beyond past declarations.
A brief exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a stranger took an umbrella while another man asserts possession with a note on it. The clash hints at confusion over ownership and the oddness of the incident.
A quirky report catalogues bizarre medical notions from early research on skin diseases and infections tied to scratching, noting how such beliefs influenced a curious postscript about a man accused of killing a baby. It also recounts a chance encounter with an old Union College curriculum yielding the name Pardee, later adopted for a character.
Author Albion W Tourgee chose Theron Pardee for a leading role in A Fool's Errand. A Chicago Episcopal minister and his father, both named Thereon Pardee, received an early copy and were astonished by the name. Tourgee explained he never knew of the coincidence.
A sensational confession from a husband who fled his home while his wife visits her mother. He boasts of freeing himself from chores by firing servants, eating wherever he pleases, and enjoying a carefree life as if a tornado had struck his house. He jokes he will not return until he sends for her.
A historical note explains how to empty a bottle quickly by inverting it over a receptacle, holding the neck steady while twisting the bottle’s bottom to create a small whirlpool. This motion draws air in to replace the liquid, allowing a smooth pour.
A humorous note from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch mocks a school ceremony promising a mock marriage vow and a severe punishment. The snippet mentions Johnny Bee staying after school to write the word obey 500 times as a tongue in cheek rebuke to strict discipline.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places including Baltimore Am, Riverton and Hamburg with odd quotes about a young man Seilth and conge last night. Vague social reference, no clear event or outcome.
A holiday gathering in Gettysburg South Carolina includes Rey and Mrs W T Loomis visiting relatives while Mrs J F Baldwin and Ray visit Omaha. Local shop offers candy with a purchase and a chance at a $200 prize through keys. Hamburg Iowa real estate listing and rabbit control efforts wrap the item.
Public schools close for two weeks for Christmas and New Year. Most teachers from out of town will go home for the holidays.
An exhibit of student domestic science and manual training work was held yesterday and continues today at the school building. The display reflects much credit on students and instructors for their efforts and outcomes.
Parcel listing shows five lots in Kansas City Missouri offered for quick sale. Inquiries directed to the office for pricing and details. Local contact provided for buyers seeking rapid purchase.
We thank many friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our beloved father B Q Wilkerson. The Children.
Missouri land for sale offers one tract of 640 acres of virgin oak timber land and two improved farms of 200 acres each. The land lies within 20 miles of one of Missouri's largest universities. D. E. Finley.
Rev A C Bonham preached to a good sized congregation last Sunday afternoon and the Germany aid met at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Smith for a turkey dinner on December 14. Mus ic from A H Hinze complemented a pleasant afternoon. Reported personal items include Mr and Mrs Frank Ruatin’s new car and Mrs Chas Simpson’s illness but improvement. Laura Baker is recovering from inflammatory rheumatism. Harry Weider hosted dinner with August Hinze. Grandad Homewood turns years old at Christmas and remains hale for his age.
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