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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
The Reporter notes publisher Fred W. Hill and states the Hamburg Post Office is entered as second class matter. Iowa Press lists subscription rates across zones with one year at two dollars, with payment in advance and newspaper delivery stopping at expiration. Fremont and adjoining counties are included in the rate.
A call to abolish party conventions in favor of open primaries certified by county clerks. The writer argues that delegates curb voters, allow backroom bargaining, and empower bosses while the constitution protects free expression by the people. They urge direct public choice and self governance over boss dominance.
The piece notes indifference and immorality sweep the nation, churches struggle, but mothers resist. Mothers warn daughters against men who "go the pace," gradually excluding such men from decent society. Some men begin to reform as the handwriting on the wall becomes clear.
A brief quotation portrays mothers defending their daughters against the era's moral laxity, framing the effort as sincere and determined and insisting the mothers are virtuous and well intentioned.
The essay contrasts prewar stability with a world shaken by war. It laments profiteering and extravagance, voices hope for a return to wholesome living, and predicts future wisdom imparted to posterity. It uses vivid imagery of fires, trials, and moral reckoning at life’s end.
A veteran warns that pursuing the presidency invites relentless scrutiny and character smears. He notes rivals unite to push a leading candidate down and that supporters may praise virtue while others highlight faults. The piece reflects on the political game and post campaign eclipse.
Bids may be retained as liquidated damages. The project plans call for about 18.67 miles of road work with 256,669 cubic yards of earth moved and 120 thousand feet of 12 inch drain tile plus two tile intakes. Plans are available at the county office or the State Highway Commission in Ames, Iowa. The county may waive technicalities and reject bids. contracts require State Highway Commission approval.
Sealed bids will be received at the county auditor in Sidney Town until 2:00 p.m. August 1920 for grading draining and incidental work on the primary ham burg to tabor road. Bids opened after closing. A certified check of five percent of bid made payable to the county auditor to accompany each bid. If awarded and failure to execute contract and file bond within ten days after acceptance.
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