Hamburg Iowa seeks bids for Argyle Main and Park street paving
City of Hamburg Iowa invites proposals for curb and pavement works on Argyle Main Park and connecting streets with varied width approaches and alleys. Projects funded by special assessment certificates bearing 6 percent interest. bids require $7,000 certified check and $35,000 bonds. bids open July 10, 1914.
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Argyle Street
D Street
E Street
Main Street
G Street
J Street
J Streets
Park Street
F Street
Said Street
Washington Street
Bluff Street
DH Street
O Street
Argyle
Washington
Monroe Street
Blut Street
Park’s Street
H Street
Block 107
M Street
H. J
K Street
BE Street
City Sewer
Bluff
Hamburg
Iowa
City of Hamburg
E. G. Tiller
Taug. Wagner
Guy
Nobody Loves a Policeman Opinion Piece Collates City Views
A verbose extract argues that public perception treats firemen as brave and policemen with suspicion. It notes inconsistent praise across cities and suggests a race like prejudice in judging police compared with fire departments, while highlighting similar recruitment pools and qualifications.
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I Dsmedian
American
New York
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
St. Louis
Toledo
Say Grandpa A Bookworm Joke Sparks Family Debate
Grandpa explains a bookworm as either a reader who prefers books to meals or a worm that would rather eat a book than read. The playful exchange centers on a grandson asking what a bookworm is and the humorous slant on neurotic reading habits.
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Grandpa
Cumbersome Collar Weighs Heavy On French Leader
The article describes the grand master collar of the Legion of Honor worn by the French president. It is a solid gold chain with medal links bearing municipal arms and a two foot long cross, weighing so much that past presidents like Thiers and Jubet found it nearly unwearable.
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French Republic
M. Poincare
Legion of Honor
France
Mol. Thiers
Joubet
Fooling the Fowls in the Louisville Courier Journal
A humorous garden exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal features a speaker disguising bait as if digging, while whispering to avoid attracting hens. The playful line suggests practical jokes or rural humor in everyday farm chores.
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Louisville Courier
Journal
Rickets Forecasts Women in Police Roles Quote
A quip about women in policing and the Secret Service causes a pause as Fudge notes no progress. Rickets praises foresight and humor with a corkscrew as a symbol of preparedness, reflecting era attitudes.
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Secret Service Department
Long Was Short Manager Seeks Bill From Old Man Long
A terse exchange in the Boston Transcript notes a manager asking if a bill was collected from Old Man Long. The collector replies that Long was in but out, leaving the matter unsettled.
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Collestor
Boston Transcript
Sphinx and pyramids clash with boastful retort
Refuted line about being atop the world frames a witty exchange between the Sphinx and pyramids. The dialogue hints at arrogance and the ancient monuments asserting their presence.
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Events in Community
Miss Leta Alberson returned from Lincoln Nebraska. A baby boy was born last Thursday to Mr and Mrs Roy Geyerien. South Argyle street residents Delphia and Vern Rossean of Rock Port visited their sister Dee Bere Saturday. Howard Colon of Omaha visited. his wife and baby returned next day. Maude Rosier, recently a guest, left for Kansas City. M Garst began constructing a large barn with cement floors. Ice cream and sherbet urged for Fourth at Rupe's Candy Kitchen. Pete Case purchased and moved a grain building from Cliff Good to his farm. Nellie Wise and daughter from Omaha visiting S D Hudson. Delbert Whitmore returned Sunday after visiting his mother. Rev Collins W R Millian and Anna Dew attended county S S convention at Fairfax. George Frede, Homer Hudson and Lawrence Stoner shipped 19 cattle cars to Chicago. Ice Cream Supper by High Creek cemetery association at Watson June 1 raised 25 dollars. Will Dyche and family Sundayed with Jas Morrison. Ivy Crokett visited sister Mrs S A Garst.
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Roy Geyerien
South Argyle Street
Delphia
Vern Rossean
Rock Port
Dee. Bere
Howard Colon
Omaha
Maude Rosier
Kansas City
Co. M. Garst
Zutz ‘Bros
Rupe
Pete Case
Cox Chapel
Cliff Good
Geo. Frede
Homer Hudson
Lawrence Stoner
Chicago
High Creek Ladies Cemetery Association
Watson
Will Dyche
Jas. Morrison
Ivy Crokett
S. &. Garst
Bargain Instinct and the Duke's Price Drop
A fragment shows a dialogue about Miss De Rocks and an engagement to a duke. The exchange questions whether it was love or a calculated bargain, noting the duke initially offered $200,000 but lowered it to $198,000.
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Miss
French Physical Education Initiative in France
The youth of France show rising enthusiasm for athletics but need proper direction. M. Gabriel Bengalot leads a popular movement to regulate and guide physical education for better results.
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France
M. Gabriel Bengalot
Ita
Mistreatment Will Not Stand In Quiet Press Commentary
A newspaper feature voices indignation over a husband who spanks his drunk wife and debates fairness of his actions. Readers discuss blunt behavior, restraint, and fairness in male conduct and domestic discipline. The piece ends with light quips on everyday manners and what to wear to a first baseball game.
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George
Word of Promise Fails To Fool Her Ideal Man
A woman believes he is her ideal partner but questions what led her to that belief. Gibbs remarks life has become more expensive since a century ago, and Gibbs notes they would not want to live in that era.
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Gibbs
Church Services and Invitations Across Local Congregations
Reports of Sunday school and preaching times for BLE Zion Evangelical Zion Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Rev. Cresap from Nebraska City preaches at 1 a.m. at BLE. Seybald and Asimus pastors lead services. Belcher schoolhouse plans Sunday school at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dave Young buys a Weber wagon in town.
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Sonth
S. P. Cresap
Nebraska City
Evangelical Zion Church
Dave Young
Pacific Junction
Weber
Chas. Baker
Colorado Very Moderate Charges
A Burlington Route promotion offers a Colorado vacation pamphlet showing cheap ranch houses at 38.00 a week, with full hotel and boarding house listings, elevations, attractions, and train costs. F R Elton, ticket agent, invites readers to request a free copy by mail or call.
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Wonder State
Burlington
Colorado
Buslington Railroad
America
F. R. Elton
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Monroe
Dr. Thomas
J.E. Morgan
L.A. Rees
G. M. Beal
B. G. Franklin
P.L. van Meter
the Bank of Hamburg
Forever
Rickets
The
Pyramids
Leta Alberson
Lincoln, Neb
Nellie Wise
Little Daughter
S. D. Hudson
Delbert Whitmore
Rey. Collins
WR. Millian
Anna Dew
Fairfax
Langwidge
Mr. Gruff
H. G. Stewart
Th. Seybald
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Th. J.asimus
Belcher
Belcher School
Our Town
Lorimoar
Hamburg Town
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