This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
Pea harvest advances as Viners work through flood waters. About seven hundred acres contracted by the Otoe Fonda Eraduets Company. Weatherhead notes growers receive a per acre payment. Sweet corn to be planted once peas removed.
A fragmented notice outlines Paria Supply Co adding a new line of merchandise including hats and vehicles. E.G. Gowdy leads the department with Jet east of the Supply Building. The building, once home to car dealers, has seen occupancy changes since the 1920s.
Burlington agent Ralph Ledgerwood says service should resume soon after a minor disaster south of town and along several stretches between Munburg and Joseph. Work crews repair washouts as water recedes. mail resumed via Omaha and the Malvern star route.
Donald Jensen son of Mr and Mrs Louie Fennen graduated from the Inn State College of Electrical Engineering at Friday evening commencement. He traveled to Ames Friday morning to attend the ceremony and his Navy service contributed to his degree credit. He remained in the area after graduation.
A wedding event in Ames was held Saturday evening with guests including hig parents and members of local youth groups. Highlights included a talk by Wayre Sraith on the Junior Fort Bureau, an introduction of officers, and reports on the kitten bell team and the upcoming Achievement show. The next meeting will be at the W.T. Lorie mor home for a scavenger hunt.
Local campaign in a county sets a bond and savings plan for the United States. Officials report increased fund redemption and a drive to channel money into investment, aiming to curb inflation while urging citizens to participate in a special sales campaign.
Read about week’s lineup including Paul Muni and The Ghost with Guns. Features list upcoming Robert Muni performances, the Night program with notable cast, and a Sunday through Tuesday musical salute with songs and stars. Also notes newsreel, travelogue, and local church service features.
Local classified page item list includes furniture and hardware ads such as sewing machines, office supplies, a 1988 Chevy truck for sale, various household items, farm equipment, and service notices. The scattered notices mention Sidney Iowa and Riverton Iowa amid trades, sales, rental listings, and community notices dated 1947.
Auction style ad reads Fet Salt 2-14 inch heavy duty tractors plows price 140 with wood coal tenge white enamel water front shape nearly new price 20 Edman Chaney Rt 2 Sidney iphone 82F3 1-3 Raiers Frazier Cars Wil buy trade or sell used cars Raker Motor Company Bring in scrap drop in scrap market still paying top prices due to orders salvage man phone 66 Hamburg Iowa stock of used makes Giean Selle salvage man offers farm machinery parts and metal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.