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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
2
A collection of hand written Santa requests from Hamburg Iowa and nearby towns dated December 1927. Children ask for dolls, outfits, dolls houses, trunks, books, a Teddy bear, sleds, nut treats, and general gifts. Many letters mention candy nuts and warm clothing.
A jumbled, partially legible public snippet mentions dates and names in a cryptic contact style. It references a birthday and a November date, with unclear actors and actions, producing a murky, nonsensical record from a historical page.
A fragmented December missive from Habe Tawi includes a child's plea to Santa Claus addressed to Margaret Gri, with unclear details and several garbled lines.
A montage of handwritten Santa letters from Hamburg Iowa children dated 1927 and 1937. The notes request toys such as dolls, dollhouses, a buggy, dishes, a sewing box, tools, and a fire engine, with multiple names and ages mentioned.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from Percival Iowa children dated December 19 1927. James Edward Booker Tack Evan Booker Grace Ricketts and others write to Santa asking for books hankies candy balls dolls and a looking glass while noting teachers and family members and promising good behavior.
Mr and Mrs O Coulter came from Tunbar Thursday and spent the day with Will Reger. Mr and Mrs Clint Harle visited in Silney Saturday. Mrs Roy Winans and 500 Billy sha Friday ad Sara Stinson returned to Winans place. Mr and Mrs Fritz Siacon departed for New York City to spend Christmas. A few weeks ago the small son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hayne ran over a hange on theatre in Hamburg. He was taken to Hamburg hospital and is improving though pale. They plan to stay in Omaha for treatment.
Mrs Willie Sheldon hosted a Progressive club gathering last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ea Dyrat entertained neighbors Tuesday afternoon with guests reporting a delightful time. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clayton on December 12. Janice Sayler, hospitalized in Nebr, is reported to be improving. Mr and Mrs Paul Kellogg visited Omaha Saturday. Glen, infant son of Mr and Mrs A G Rogers, was ill last week. Mr and Mrs John Ray were summoned to Lincoln Friday due to Mrs Letnan Moy yee’s illness.
A December 19 Monday fire destroyed the Robert Peck residence in North Luro Iowa around ten o clock. Supposed cause is a chimney spark. Mrs. Peck was in the basement when the alarm sounded. Most of the house was lost though some upstairs items survived. The family is staying at the Conrad property for now.
A fragment notes chewing gum is allowed in it and mentions glare that is not on the underside of the chair seat. No clear event or individuals are identified in readable text.
Experts in Germany clash over the value of a present quotation with figures of 60,900,000,000 and 24,000,000,000 marks. An optimistic salesman likens concerns to a new car model release while leaders struggle with a relief program. A reference to appealing to the League of Nations appears amid political quips and social comments.
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