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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates at S1.50 per year payable in cash in advance and notes Friday morning publication. It records Hamburg Iowa as the post office entry point and classifies the item as second class.
The piece argues that professionals should adhere to ethics in business, especially in advertising. It condemns reading before publication and emphasizes advertisers’ copy must be kept confidential, not shown to competitors, to preserve a square business reputation.
The piece reflects optimism for allied victories and the belief that the end may be near, while urging restraint and vigilance against overconfidence. It notes a growing fight plan causing unease among workers, with many people still not at work.
The Traer Star-Clipper notes a wave of closures and consolidations as production costs climb and a federal price increase on paper looms. It cites Marshalltown Webster City and Fort Dodge as examples of single paper towns and argues that only well managed papers will survive amid growing utility like demand.
An excerpt reflects on the paper as a small country publication that seems drab to outsiders yet speaks to locals with intimate life stories and touches of nature that render it gracious and grounded in its community.
A Harper's Magazine essay extols the country newspaper as a mirror of life. It argues that local items, weddings, babies, deaths, and daily skin-deep stories weave a community’s democracy and humanity, deserving reverent reading rather than contempt.
An editorial urges readers to avoid uninvited visits to farms this summer to help farmers focus on feeding the nation and allies. It cites a farmer’s wife charging for board, warns guests to pay for meals and farm produce, and notes the strain of uninvited visitors on farm families.
A Tarkic Avalanche reprints a reader letter from Southern France dated March 21 1918. The writer expects a spring drive if a suitable horse can be hired while acknowledging he cannot reach the front soon. He mentions Corporal Jon de White in France and reflects on Easter day amid a major offensive, describing the war’s devastation and distance from action.
Flying Cadet G M Smith recalls crossing to Britain, observing war preparations, blackout conditions, and port life. He notes British resolve, German threats, and the contrast between French peasantry and urban life, detailing Spanish countryside hospitality, wine customs, and aviation camaraderie among cadets.
On and after July first the general delivery window will be open on weekdays from 7 30 a m until 7 30 p m and the money order window from 8 a m until 6 p m On Sundays the lobby will be open but no mail will be delivered from the window These are regulations made by the department and must be followed Fred L Ives P M
We thank many friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death of our mother and sister Stella Clayton and for the beautiful floral offerings. Frank Clayton, Mrs. Henry Grape, Bert Butler, Everett Butler.
State law requires mowing of weeds in June and August, and notice is given to all property owners in Hamburg. Property owners must ensure weed control at an early date. Mayor Fred Wolf signs the notice.
Help wanted for construction work carpenters and laborers. Good wages. Apply construction foreman Morton Gregson Nebraska City Nebraska.
An eight hour day job ad seeks 49 laborers for construction and cellar work at Morton-Gregson Co in Nebraska City Nebraska paying 40 cents per hour with overtime. Secretary Baker notes 800000 of our boys have gone to the front urging War Savings Stamps purchases and bus calls via 25 Black for dispatches.
The passage lists church activities across denominations. Christ Scientist reading room hours on Tuesday 2 to 4 pm. Sunday services at 11 am and midweek studies. Methodist Episcopal merging Sunday school with worship in July and August, Epworth League at 7 pm, patriotic service at 8 pm. Christian Church Bible school 9:30 am, services 11 am and 7 pm. First Baptist holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning and evening worship. Zion Evangelical has Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 12 noon.
In Hamburg Iowa during the week ending June 22 1918 a list of unclaimed letters includes Ladies Mrs Bernice Hoyle and Gentlemen W T Johnson Wilbur Osborn R L Hopkins. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on July 15 1918 if not claimed. Advertised when calling with the date. Fred L Ives P M.
Hamburg authorities require all businesses to close by midnight on Saturdays. Some outlets have not complied, according to Mayor Fred Wolf.
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