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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
The piece notes a split in the Progressive party with busywork over small issues. It cites Des Moines efforts to rename the Racoon River, compares past and current voting totals for governor, and questions whether new converts will vote consistently for president. It mentions a Shenandoah incident and references Metholdiss Episcopal and Presbyterian churches.
The piece notes renewed prohibition talk within conventions and rising visibility of preacher's sons in national affairs. It highlights ecclesiastical figures discussing policy, and cites former presidents and candidates as pastors' sons. The Reporter owners also claim preacher heritage, tying faith and leadership to public prominence.
A collage of local ads and social notes from Hamburg highlights shops like Buick Garage Rageth’s Bakery and Hilger’s Shoe Store. Mentions visiting relatives, neighbors’ travel, porch painting, cattle shipments, and upcoming church events with Doan’s remedies and Bennett products sprinkled among the community notices.
A fragment notes acceptance of foremanship in the Watson section and plans to move there soon. The terse statement signals personnel changes and imminent relocation for work duties.
Those knowing themselves in debted to me are requested to call and settle, either by cash or note. Dr. E Ey Richards.
A classified style notice lists three used cars for sale a Buick a Oakland and a Metz each five passenger and fully equipped with electric lights and starters all described as in good condition.
Our new establishment is better equipped for all kinds of cleaning and pressing. Call up the Laundry Bell 8 to arrange pickups and deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays as Economy Cleaners serves Nebnasita City and surrounding area.
We express deep gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in our sorrow. We also thank the Masonic lodge and the B. P. O. E. of Nebraska City for their support. Mrs. J. R. Bently and family. Mrs. T. J. Bently and family.
The Hamburg Iowa post office lists advertised letters for the week ending June 24 1916. Gentlemen E Hazenwinkle and Parties should inquire at the window and request their letters by stating need for “Advertised.” Fred L Ives postmaster.
Word from Chariton Lawrence Miller formerly of this city now superintendent of Farragut schools for five years and visiting with his wife's parents in Chariton has purchased half interest in the Hamburg Reporter. Miller, known for newspaper work, has years of experience and will join with his partner to provide up to date news for Hamburg and Haley.
Pulverized lye dings advertised for sale with perforated tops. It is praised as a universal cleaner for sinks pots pans and kettles and even the garbage pail. A long handled mop is recommended to protect hands from damage.
A fond mother recalls her son being deemed well prepared for college by a casual friend and the President’s note that the facility could not teach him anything. He was allowed to come home, according to the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Mrs Sawyer To-wit confronts her late returning husband To-wit asking where he has been. He alibis he has been laal ing after sore suits. The dialogue mentions suits and repeated card suit references.
A scientist quips that once an astronomical theory is fully demonstrated it loses much of its magazine value. The exchange questions the usefulness of fully proven ideas for popular science writing.
The piece stresses thrift as the key to wealth, noting that starting with saving the first hundred dollars builds a lasting habit. It argues the value lies not in the amount saved but in the discipline formed, quoting Darius Ogden Millett.
Jane Osborn recounts a beach resort tale where Gwendoline, famed for beauty yet delicate health, draws attention from Busoni the pianist. The narrator, a self described middle aged chaperone, narrates a twist where Busoni proposes to the narrator, while Gwendoline’s suitor Tom Lowther’s plans shift amid family interventions.
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