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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates at 1.50 per year with advance payment in the ad. It states the publication is printed every Friday morning and notes Hamburg Iowa as the post office of entry as second class matter.
The Reporter highlights a territory list in good shape and valuable to advertisers while stressing voluntary subscriptions. It notes readers pay in advance, with no forced copies, and explains a recent advertising rate increase to maintain and improve the paper's standard and reach.
A list of county tickets shows candidates for representative and other offices, with names like Holloway Elia Kinney Williams Rucker Strait Ryan and Dilts, plus notes on Republican and Democratic contenders. The Reporter announces planned subscription and advertising rate raises due to higher costs, stating increases to 2.00 per year for out-of-county copies and a July rise in display ad rates, justifying the move by rising postage and operating costs as it defends its quality and urges continued reader and advertiser support.
An 1905 tale recounts the Kaiser hosting yacht racing with a supposed gold cup worth 5000. The cup was later revealed pewter with a thin gold coating, sold for Red Cross funds, and the Kaiser is denounced as a faker and unprincipled figure.
A brief wartime exhortation urges soldiers and citizens to avoid complaining, praising the front line's resolve and dedication. The message emphasizes unity and a steadfast approach to the big task at hand, encouraging perseverance despite hardships.
Draft Board News Call No 745 announced for 102 grammar school graduates with mechanical experience to report to the Army Institute of Technology for auto tradesmen training in Chicago Illinois. Only white males qualified for general service will be inducted. Volunteers invited through June 21 with July 1 reporting date. if short, selections from Class One will fill the allotment. June 25 roll call at Fremont County Camp Dodge for specified men and two alternates. Request for current address of Alvin R Calhoon discharged from Camp Dodge.
Henry Carmon traveled from Nebraska to visit Henry Gillmore. Denest Rosenthal’s children have measles. Dr. Roy Sykes worked Monday trapping steel snares, aiming to trap cats, unclear purpose. Belcher and Mackey near harvest, rain would help. Mrs. A. D. Wilson visits Belcher family and farm. sapling tree grows 14 feet 2 inches in girth. Closing verse mentions plans after war with steakhouse supper.
Mr and Mrs Tom Richardson report their five year old son Violace suffered a severe toe injury when he grabbed an axe Saturday. The toe was severed but dressed at a doctor s office with follow up care through Tuesday evening, the boy enduring the ordeal.
A busy weekend with families visiting kin across Riverton, Hamburg, and nearby towns. Mrs Ed Davisson and children enjoyed a car ride to the old home place southeast of Riverton. others toured Omaha, Lincoln, and Corning. Families gathered for birthdays and reunions, with notes of measles and local entertainment at Hamburg.
The first meeting for organizing Germanys War Savings Society will be held at the senior house Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. School children of the district and as many parents as possible are expected to be present.
Fremont county superintendent Mabel B. Jones, who serves as captain for the county, faces a preventive measure. Details remain unclear from the fragment but context implies an action hindering her duties.
1600 acres of well improved land in Madison township offered for sale. Terms favorable to the buyer. Contact H. A. Noble or C. G. D. Butterfield for details.
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