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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
5
Farmers report heavy rains delayed corn stands and widened flood damage from bridges to fields. Cherries and peach harvests show potential yields. many hope for a crop this year despite wet weather and road closures. Local travel and July plans affected as bridges wash out and weather persists.
Local notices report ill children and hospital visits including Taylor’s sick child and Wm. Fugitt’s poorly. Rev. Harris of the M E Church in bed, Mrs. Hopher returning from relatives, and Dr Gieger consulted for Mrs. Roberts. Rain swells the Nishna. Pastor Matheny passes through. cancer diagnosis for Jobo Farmer. roads deteriorate. fruit crops falter. church prep for a new pastor. Riverton sports prep. Dr. Cowger visiting Arkansas relatives. teacher institute praised. local births, birthdays, and social visits noted. Bardack Blood Bitters touted. long bridge near Tabor washed out by rain. Hamburg crowds grow. travel routes shift.
A Bohemian excerpt recounts a Richmond shoe shine tale where a tiny black boy introduces himself as Gen, a short form for an elaborate given name Genesis X 33 86 Shall My Righteousness Answer for Are o Time to Come Washington Carter. The humor centers on the absurdity of long names and the child’s brisk acceptance of a simple nickname.
A brief reflection on false insinuations and the harm of damaging a man of character by covertly attacking conduct through insinuation. It condemns petty satire that presumes hidden intent and aims to expose manners without admitting deceit, noting the world’s willingness to spread suspicions.
Sunday Magazine reports a massive Bible copied on ass skins stored in Sweden's royal palace. Folklore claims 500 years or a single night to complete it with satanic aid. The front page reportedly bears the King of Darkness portrait.
The article describes the rise of the cement belt from modest farm land to a bustling valley with skilled and unskilled labor. Farmers, once barely meeting mortgage interest, become unexpectedly wealthy as barren rocky soil yields to cement industry fortunes, turning rough plots into valuable acres. Popular Mechanics notes the dramatic shift and its social impact.
A Pearson's Weekly note recalls a Byzantine official Alexander of Byzantium known as The File for his coin clipping frauds dating back over six centuries before Christ. His swift mass of wealth was uncovered only by weight, inspiring the modern term file for thieves and pickpockets.
A gentleman aboard a railroad journey observes two passengers a pretty young lady and a plain maid. During dinner he questions the maid about the lady's condition and learns she suffers from a heart ailment not consumption. The maid reveals the lieutenant in the navy is the source of the ailment.
A sportsman quotes that “the right sort of man” enjoys hunting without caring for results and contrasts with “the wrong part of men” who pursue work instead. The Catholic Standard and Times notes the exchange as a reflection on purpose and vocation.
Oregon has secured a contract to build a railroad linking Forest City with Burlington, a project hailed as a needed connection to Holt county. Local business leaders are praised for enabling the link and a ninety day completion target is set for rolling stock readiness. A side ad notes Dean's Regu lates claim to aid liver and digestion.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Hamburg Iowa post office for the week ending July 8 1908 includes Esther Tag at Sob wa Demen Dr Davol H B Deaps James Johnson 4 0 Jones aA J Thompson John Townsend a W Ward. Parties calling for the above will please say advertised. G A Danforth P M.
A Hamburg Iowa resident recounts severe kidney pain in 1903, saying Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache and kept him in good condition since 1902. He notes a coworker improved in three days after use and recommends Doan's to others. Sold by Bartlet Doyles, Julien Drug Co, FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY agents.
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