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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
6
Reifer's Clothing in Hamburg was entered Tuesday night by a short gray man described as sharp featured. Beason chased him to the back door but the thief escaped after forcing a window and bars, leaving little loot behind. Benson expects to identify the suspect if seen.
Chas Moupin to hold public sale at Ed Brown location three miles northeast of town on Thursday January 5 1911 offering 5 head horses 8 cows 2 calves farm implements hay and 2500 bushels corn. Joan Young to cry the sale. Wanameker reports births this month to Kaya and wife Dee a girl to Powers and wife Dee a boy to Hatcher and wife Des a girl to Hickman and wife Dec. Chas Green to return home from four year navy service this Sunday. Box supper at Mayflower school December 27 with Verna Noblitt teacher. Photographs for Christmas.
Poetic fragment from Newark Evening Mail describing the return of the old saint and a call for home joy and childlike laughter. It urges women and men to let hearts endure, laugh, and celebrate with revels and mirth as the saint arrives.
A surprising early wake up leads to a family fire scare. The surrounding household, including the hired help, rises before dawn as the boiler lights and washing finish, only to discover it is just past three o clock. The misread clock delays any alarm or action.
Vorough Shenandoah dismissals last week removed Ana Barlington conductors conducting for years Megara Smailsy and Davidson from payroll. Reason not disclosed as strike actions by trainmen are reported to have begun early this week, potentially connected to the firings.
J S Bennett writes his paper should be mailed to Eureka Springs Arkansas where he and wife are spending the winter. He notes the country is pretty and the weather warm Opal Shaffer of Omaha will be a Christmas guest among friends. Harry Clayton was caller in Omaha Wednesday.
The board of health in Hamburg reports scarlet fever cases this year are fewer than in past winters, with four families affected and three fatalities due to complications. Schools and churches were closed, fumigation conducted, and quarantine kept under tight watch as authorities aim to prevent further spread. George Bryan's baby has pneumonia but is improving.
Uncle Jackie, a longtime Reporter reader, is described as the paper’s oldest citizen who distrusts movement toward motor delivery and new theology. He pays promptly, opposes sponging, and believes in a printer’s pension while remaining critical of modern conveniences.
Ash Thursday afternoon Givens, an employee of CEF Butler near Payne, was badly hurt when a team of argules ran away. He tried to stop them and was knocked down, injuring his left foot and shoulder and receiving a head blow. Dr. Murchison attended and he rested easily later. Reports say he is improving. The school board adds manual training beginning year with Beardsley plan, including shop work for boys and sewing for girls, under Supt. Martin. initially experimental.
Prank Wisdom, a Bedford lawyer and newspaper man, reported owner of the press and equipment formerly used by the Fremont County Sun. TheSunset has lay idle for over a year. The paper is expected to be resurrected and published as a Republican paper again.
The North Polk School Fair at Grange Hall on December 15 featured farm products, cooking and sewing displays judged by Prof Hutchinson. Supt Grebe praised the efforts, noted high school scores as the county and possibly state highest, and announced a diploma award by the State Superintendent.
Sunshine Chapters No. 1930 8. 8 elect officers for 1911 Monday evening W M Mrs Dr Mitchell W P Elbert Laie A M Mrs M F Cootey Secretary Mrs Iona Bayset Treasurer Mrs Ervel Wain stat Coad Olive Ives Asso Coad Doris Brower
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