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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
1
The Hamburg Reporter lists subscription rates with Fremont and adjoining counties at one year for two dollars. All other zones in the United States pay twenty five dollars yearly. Subscriptions are always in advance and the paper stops at expiration of paid time.
A fragmented extract contrasts social campaigns against illiteracy in the United States with 1920s literacy concerns, alongside evolving meat consumption trends and vegetarianism fading from public life. It notes the National Literacy Crusade and shifts in per capita meat intake since World War I, reflecting broader cultural changes.
A fragmentary report suggests authorities and parents argue about wealth influence and child hygiene during a Children’s Day observance. The piece references mothers, grandmothers, and public health themes, with scattered notes on education, fashion, and local officials.
The readable fragments discuss American meat consumption in 1928 with figures for total pounds and breakdowns by beef and other cuts. It mentions per capita usage and contrasts with earlier years, suggesting a historical survey of diet and supply. The text remains unclear in places but preserves named groups and general context.
A Hartford based insurer forecloses fourteen Monroe County farms in Indiana and pivots to farming ventures. The company ships equipment hires foremen, tests crops suitable for the region, and plans to manage the farms directly, challenging individually owned operations. About 40 percent of assessed value is at risk as land values fluctuate and many farms avoid mortgage costs by surrendering holdings.
The piece argues farming requires knowledge and judgment like manufacturing. Farmers must plan ahead with safety margins, read, think, and adapt to market conditions. Those unwilling to engage in reading and planning are labeled misfits and should seek work where others handle strategy.
Diogenes the Greek cynic lived in a barrel and walked Athens with a lantern seeking an honest man. Modern advertising rejects cynicism, promising attention and honesty in business. It asserts ads guarantee performance, value, and lasting usefulness, ensuring satisfaction and money’s worth.
Local notes mention Mr and Mrs Ruzweil Speece of Auburn Nebr visiting at the home of his sister Mrs Paul Karr in Sutplay. Items also reference Mr and Mrs Hubert Holtimast and child Pred Grusantiar with Aunt Freddie Wolliman visiting Sumisy near Purely Me. Additional fragmented names and phrases appear throughout, including voters and community mentions.
A village page lists Sunday visitors Jaeckel and son Carl at Will Case home, Myrtle Heailley aiding at Finkey Bronson’s, Barton boat repair, measles cases, and various visits with neighbors and family including Guinns Hollimans and Tiemeyers. Short items recount Friday business trips, exams, and social calls plus pointed quips on plumbings, bow ties, match stems, and railroads on Sundays.
The Baptist Young People's Union will hold an Echo Rally at First Baptist Church to recount the recent years' association gathering in Council Bluffs. Joseph Simons, president of the local union, will preside, with the baptismal school under Mrs Re F Hickman superintendent. On a count of the Baccalaureate.
Sermon at the high school evening services will be omitted. Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study held Wednesday at eight. All invited. J D Staples, pastor. Methodist Church notes list church school at 10am with preaching at 11am, Epworth League at 6 20pm for officer election, and a baccalaureate sermon at 8pm by Rev William Buehler. Brotherhood Rally planned for May 27 at Hamburg with speakers. Church of Christ notes Bible school at 10 40am, morning worship, and no evening service due to Baccalaureate.
A terse message from pastor N. Gillett urges binding every service to the glory of God. He reminds followers life is brief and eternity awaits, urging faithful conduct and devotion.
Evangelical Aion Church outlines a trenching service on Eingus with a Pentecost Day observance at midnight and Sunday school at 10 am. A coming Saturday will feature religious instruction and Rev and Mrs Buckler plan to attend the Teaconess Festival in Marshalltown then the terminal district conference of Town. Albert Janckel and William Buehler are named delegates attending the conference.
The M. E. Church South schedules Sunday school at Gus Anapel at 40 a.m. and at Valley Farm at 10 a.m. Preaching at Te. TM m. and at B p.m. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be administered during the 11 o'clock preaching service. Pastor M. L. Shemwell.
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