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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
9
An old time remedy advertises darkening gray or fading hair with garden sage tea or Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims natural, even coverage and ease of use with a ready-made bottle sold in drug stores for home application.
A promotional message touts a hair dye treatment that allegedly vanishes gray hairs after one or two applications, yielding dark, glossy, soft, and luxuriant tresses.
A British railway carriage scene features two U S soldiers in khaki who joke about stealing seats from two Englishwomen. The mother overhears a remark about pinching their seats as the ladies prepare to alight, prompting a dramatic exit and a puzzled daughter. The anecdote is recounted in the American Medical Journal.
A Monday night blaze in Cumberland Cass county destroyed most of the main business block after a barber shop fire reportedly started by a defective water heater. Total damage is estimated at 16000? Wait. (Note: The provided text is truncated and contains inconsistencies.)
Fragments indicate damage occurred to business houses on the opposite side of the street. The brief note provides no names, dates, or locations, leaving the exact context and consequences unclear beyond property impact.
In York Nebraska two brothers John and Frances Daugherty argued over a young woman after a dance. John shot Frances and a bystander Earl Grover was struck in the leg. A third bullet hit Henry Zeig’s coat sleeve. Both wounded were treated. the shooter remained at large.
Bank robbers blew up the vault at Marne Iowa Savings Bank Sunday night but failed to reach the cash and bonds. They cut telephone lines isolating the town and fled when unable to enter the strong box. Entrance was gained through a rear door and tools were abandoned on the ground.
Two young people from Coin Iowa kept their wedding secret for a full year. Some say a woman cannot keep a secret, but this couple proved otherwise, maintaining privacy amid local chatter.
Vera Horel and Erma Wiar recently announced marriage. They wed in Boone Town on July 6 1919 during summer school. Witnessed by Cathryn Gillihan now deceased. Wiar taught school this year. he is a Coin High School 1920 graduate. Bride is eldest daughter of Mat and Mrs Art Horel. groom is son of Mr and Mrs L Wiar.
The Hamburg Iowa post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 12 1920. Names include Eddy Pelster. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office on July 4 1920 if not claimed. Callers should say Advertised and reference the date of the list. Fred L. Ives P M
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