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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
3
Vice-Consul H. M. Byington reports a British apparatus that fits in a compact aluminum box and automatically limits car speed to a set limit. It disengages clutch, applies brakes, and raises a semaphore warning when the limit nears. The device claims to operate without stopping the car and can be locked to enforce a chosen speed.
In a vivid reminiscence, a youth chronicles forty eight hours of hunger and cold with a loyal dog named Bob as his sole companion. The piece ties into a June Human Life article by Hugh C. Weir, recounting interviews with notable figures, while local notes mention piano giveaways and several social updates from the Omaha area.
A Chicago school and home visitor recounts Mary a troublesome student who bullied teachers yet cared for a sick mother at home. The observer notes progress as Mary accepts help, enjoys music, and begins piano lessons to unlock her potential as a singer.
A historical note identifies the poem’s heroine as Theresa Black, one of three daughters of Mr. Black, English vice-consul at Athens. She lived with Byron, later married archaeologist M. Pittakin, became widowed, aged by 1873, and died in 1875 after The Times funded a charity subscription for her.
A teacher surveys world regions with a London to Labrador and Thessaly to Timbuctoo journey. The class tires, and the lesson turns to Germany under the Kaiser. Tommy Jones asks for help while a distant steam of water disturbs the ground in a humorous miscue.
The prince of Montenegro boasts a royal flush while showing a shuffled pack with heads of reigning families on the cards. He notes there are too many knaves in the deck as he challenges a critic.
In a brief society note the New York Sun asks if a circle of the socially prominent has become exclusive. The commentary notes some members are among the absent or unlisted.
A Boston Herald snippet quotes Uncle Ezra Sayal questioning the value of changing long standing ways. The humor centers on resistance to new methods and the stubbornness of tradition in a local context.
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES highlights weekly church activities under Pastor Herbert W. Dack with services at 10 am 1st, 8 pm 3rd. Ruth Circle served ice cream and cake while Ladies Aid quilts for a church carpet. Sunday school hit a hundred in attendance and ministers salary raised by twenty dollars. Country visitors encouraged to join, with reports of members traveling to Langdon and Red Oak for a two week vacation. Roy Pettit visited from Red Oak and siblings gathered at the Askeys.
E Church South will preach at Valley Farm on Sunday. William M. announces Children’s Day exercises Sunday night by the Sunday school. A good program will be rendered and all are invited. D. & Finley, Pastor.
Regular services will be held Sunday with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Special music includes the male chorus at night. Sunday school is planning for Children's Day. the church offers classes for all ages. R. Bruce West, Pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. with subject Holy Boldness and Epworth League at 7 p.m. on Truth that enlightens and purifies led by Mr James Dein. Evening preaching at 8 p.m. on the Influence of Sincerity. All welcome. Sermons discuss divine meaning in life and the power of faith amid hardship and earthly trials.
Nick Rupeth visited Phelps City on Monday. A carload of pianos arrives June 15 and will be shown in the Masonic block across from Millard Hotel. An item urges readers to vote for a chance at a first prize of 10 in gold, urging action before the deadline.
An advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure various kidney ailments including backache and urinary issues. Samuel O. Howard of Wainburg Iowa testifies three years earlier he praised the remedy, with Doyle & Wright drugstore supplying it. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as US sole agent. price 40 cents. Remember the name Dosn's and take no other.
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