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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
8
A rambling monologue discusses bank robbery, the mob’s modern methods, and crime routines. It contrasts old Western lawlessness with contemporary heists, noting casual violence, masked crews, and the ease of obtaining money with a gun. The speaker reflects on societal norms and political figures amid the chaos.
The text wanders through memories of wars and Jersey politics, noting fear, loathing of old places, and a sense of lost training grounds. It recalls conversations about Roosevelt and Staith, speculation on election outcomes, and a warning about mass unemployment and a political slogan.
Funeral services were held at the Farragut Methodist church for Mrs. Giles Bryte, wife of Giles Bryte, with Rev. Stroud officiating. The service honored her many church and community efforts, including leadership in the Rebekah lodge and local church programs, and mourners included her husband, stepchildren, siblings, and numerous local friends.
Mr and Mrs R C Moyer visited Shenandoah Friday. Mrs Satan SemuMer of Pacific Junction stayed with her daughter Mrs Rost Carter. Mr and Mrs John F Barrett visited last week and will visit relatives in Sioux City. Rev D B S Prather was a Bluffs visitor Friday. Miss Grace Ricketts left for Peru to attend summer school. Mr and Mrs Wallace Eillemen visited Council Bluffs Monday. Mr and Mrs John Barrette left Sunday for Hebron Nebraska after calling on friends. Mrs Elsie Brinson Holbrook and children, visiting here, returned to Lewellen Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Jay Edward Rogers of Denver arrived to spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Rogers’ parents. Miss Ellen Wilson of Council Bluffs visited the Runyon home. Miss Charlotte Lord’s hospital stay concluded Wednesday. The Best Ever club was entering Sidney.
Entries recount Miss Hur Rogers visiting from University of Nebraska Hospital in Omaha, Charlene Wise and George Cooney wedding in Omaha, and graduation attendees from local families. The Home of Sirs activity, WCTU meeting, and Orin Melin visit in progress are noted, along with a critique of dangerous "Horse Play" at Fontanelle and a road damage report near Hulstead.
Readable fragments indicate a public notice about tax assessment or rate payments. Mentions a rate around thirteen percent and a request that nearby residents pay within a stated period. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving the core action uncertain.
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