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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
4
A reflective critique traces jazz influence across society from music to poetry, dance, architecture, religion, and education. It argues jazz spans era, shaping taste and politics while provoking resistance through a view that popular culture is unsettled.
A fragment from London Tit-Bits traces the motor omnibus history from 1832 to 1834, noting the first bus between Gloucester and Cheltenham lasted four weeks, the steam motor in 1834 faced opposition, and earlier horse buses began in 1629. It mentions fare collection problems, an attempted passenger register by the proprietor, and a failed clock method due to passenger mischief.
Tar Rockaway to Key West a distance of about 1385 miles in 2934 hours, Captain Parker and six crew members piloted the C4 with an average speed of 47 mph. They departed Far Rockaway on January 12 and reached Key West on January 15, with stops at Hampton Roads Georgetown DC and Brunswick GA. Only repairs were broken lead pipe fixed aloft and a faulty steering gear requiring a landing.
The Torrens system of registering real property ownership expands its legal effect across multiple states including California Illinois Massachusetts Oregon Minnesota Colorado Washington New York North Carolina Ohio Mississippi Nebraska South Carolina Virginia Georgia Utah North Dakota and South Dakota. The text notes enuesse¢ as part of the spread mention.
A fragmentary mockery notes a newspaper reader’s appetite for luxury amid conflict. It portrays a waiter demanding “dozen of ter s” with no shells, satirically linking indulgence to wartime hardships and democratic pretensions.
A terse exchange features Cassius Chez recalling arriving in town penniless and in debt while Dustin Stax notes the feeling resembles paying the first income tax installment. The quip reflects shared hardship and a sense of resurgence.
A Yale Review essay by Baron A A Kort argues that both Russia and France shared a regressive autocratic core that bred contempt for law, spurring revolutionary upheaval. It highlights shared royal dynamics, foreign-born queens, and public hatred, noting Russia’s Rasputin as a parallel to Cagliostro while contrasting Louis and the Russian monarchs.
A New York Sun correspondent notes the Sam Browne belt resembles Civil War cavalry gear. The belt was designed to relieve the weight of saber and revolver on the diaphragm. Russians sometimes wore swords with front rings for faster draws, a practice likened to muzzle-forward pistol carrying. Asiatics are said to favor shoulder mounts for sidearms. The piece references Alexander and Xenophon as historical context.
An attachment for a plow breaks up soil as it is turned to form a furrow. It requires little extra pulling power and eliminates the need to pass over ground with a separate pulverizer. Three curved knives project through slots in the moldboard slicing soil as it is turned back, pivoted on the moldboard with coil springs holding them in place.
In a brief exchange, Frank asks if you favor the league of nations. The respondent admits uncertainty and says they do not consider themselves qualified to form an intelligent opinion given the limited information available.
Senator Sorghum touts wireless transoceanic talk while Miss Cayenne asks if the claim will make any real difference. The exchange hints at skepticism over new communication tech and its impact.
An exchange jokes about an anarchist accepting a box of soap from a grocer. The quip imagines him discarding the contents and using the box as a pedestal, delivering a sharp social line in a compact banter.
Sunday school class of Mrs. Mabel Olmstead enjoyed a woods picnic opposite J. Athen's home east of town on Monday evening. The girls played on swings and games and shared a fine supper brought along for the occasion.
Mrs Olin Warnstaff hosted the H and S club on Friday afternoon. Members enjoyed conversation and fancy work, followed by refreshments served to all attendees.
Trudeau brothers planned skating rink opening delayed this week due to tent delivery failure. Officials say the tent is being sought daily and the rink may open before part of next week.
Two moreLand L. H. Carder and Paul Hold zinger landed in the States Friday according to telegrams received here Saturday. The boys are getting home a few at a time, but many of our Hamburg boys are still on duty in foreign parts.
A shipment of 500 new books arrived at the library this week and will be ready for readers once cataloguing is complete. Shelf space is rapidly filling and more room is needed soon.
Paul Travis presents a war relic display in Terry Sullivan jewelry store window featuring a German helmet coins buckles buttons and small articles attracting considerable attention from passersby.
Making improvements Terry Sullivan is renovating the interior of his jewelry store. A portion of the rear main room becomes a talking machine demonstration room and optical room. When finished it will present a pleasing appearance and reflect credit on stores in larger cities.
The Married Ladies club hosted their husbands Friday evening with a supper at Pinkeys place. Afterward they moved to Mrs L H Smalley home for a social evening and friendly gathering.
Mesdames James Bailey and Finnell entertained Empyrean club members and guests at the Bailey home on Wednesday afternoon. A literary program was presented and described as a most enjoyable time.
C B Clayton attended the Iowa Bankers Association state meeting in Fort Dodge on Tuesday. The event is described as very beneficial to members of the banking fraternity.
A notice seeks a ground roller section for asphalt paving repairs. Farmers with an unused part should notify Hamburg City Marshal Edward Browning.
Wanted: a boy or man to weed and care for nursery stock and a girl apprentice at The Flower Shop. Call 180 R Sara Toedt.
Mrs Harris, expert in sweet peas, donated a bouquet to lift spirits during a hot day. The Reporter notes her kindness as workers go about their duties. Men from across the country have arrived to help harvest the large small grain crop, attracted by good wages and favorable conditions.
Through this medium we wish to sincerely thank our many kind friends and neighbors for their kindness during our time of sorrow. We also thank those who offered words of comfort and the Riverton ladies who provided the beautiful music. Mgr and Mrs Carl McSpadden.
Blanche Yurka creates the role of Understanding in The Wayfarer pageant to be shown at the Methodist Centenary celebration in Columbus Ohio from June 20 to July 13. Henry Herbert will play the other leading role. About 1,000 costumed characters will appear nightly in the Coliseum exposition grounds with a 8,000 seat capacity and a 1,000 voice chorus enhancing the pageant.
A brief notice directs interested parties to contact Chas Faxon for auto hire at phone 63 R.
Classified item listing notes a square piano for sale with inquiry directed to this office for details and purchase.
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