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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
7
Florida winter getaways offered by Burlington Route promise perpetual sunshine, golf, baths, and fit exercise. A. J. Wilson, ticket agent, outlines flexible routes, liberal stopovers, and long travel limits for seasonal trips.
A Hamburg speaker urged local business men to visit farmers at home to strengthen cooperation and mutual benefit. He argued such brief weekly visits would build closer ties, improve understanding, and unlock benefits for both merchants and farming families.
A Christmas message urges readers to share surplus with the less fortunate. It highlights baskets, toys, warm clothes, and visits by two local women’s clubs to spread cheer, and asks readers to report needy families to ensure help reaches the right people. The notice also includes a Walton quote and a brief item on cleaning phonograph records and a proverb about not knocking.
A fragmentary piece recounts traditional Christmas practices and gifts, mentioning Abigail and St. Nicholas. The text lists items for children and adults, including shoes, brushes, gloves, perfume, pens, and jewelry, hinting at a holiday gift guide style. The tone resembles a rural or local newspaper column with nostalgic, communal flavor.
A child narrator recalls family voices and Christmas wishes. The tale features a boy named Bill and his aspirations to be a missionary like his Uncle Dan, set against a homespun Christmas with candy, toys, and lessons on manners and obedience. The piece reflects small town life and parental advice. Subscribe for Thé Reporter and Get All the News. $1 until Feb.
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