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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
6
An employee recalls a group of youths visiting Griswold cemetery and taking flowers placed on graves by caring relatives. The act, witnessed by someone in the office, shows a lack of respect for the departed and their families.
Foreman Pete Manigh of the Auburn Steam Laundries slipped on a wet floor while shutting off water Monday. He caught his right little finger in a revolving washer cylinder, which severed the finger at the second joint. Police report notes the cylinder was moving six turns per minute, avoiding a more serious injury.
At 6:23 am Chas Mitchell on night shift at Western Public Service Co endured a 2300 volt shock while wiping two meters on a switchboard. He stood on a dry surface and was knocked from his stool but remained conscious. A deep thumb burn and hand paralysis followed though doctors expect full recovery. He was treated by Dr. Cling and returned home. lodging ad appears at Motel Conant.
Community notes recount visits and gatherings in Watson, Hamburg, and surrounding areas. Residents including Flora Fisher, the Thornburgs, the Browns, and others spent Sundays with relatives. Children performed in a May Day program, and locals supported church and youth activities while several towns hosted visitors and church events.
A Missouri merchant in Watson shifts his name branding from McNeal Mercantile to Mack’s to build trust with farmers and townfolks. The feature describes his friendly, profit‑light approach, personalized service, and the fame of his nickname among locals.
Early stores like McNeal held Thanksgiving turkey chases, entertaining shoppers with a roof release of turkeys and a child friendly setup. County agents from Warren Union Manracs Ringold Dowatur Whannase join a June conference at the college to inspect agricultural departments and discuss practices, with visits to barns and poultry facilities.
County agents report unusual damage from mice and ground squirrels this spring in Iowa as seeds in melon patches germinate slowly after cold weather. A suggested control mixes powdered strychnine, bicarbonate of soda, and saccharine with grain, to be sown over infested fields.
A Rock Port auto painter mixed up a Ford coupe with a suspect vehicle, took it to his shop, and rubbed off paint before the owner realized his error. He admitted the mix up and offered to finish the job for free as the owner sought remedy.
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