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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
9
For sale two large glass panes 2 by 5 feet inquire at Reporter office. For sale line well improved cattle ranch in Colorado address of Reporter.
Frank Scoles of Riverton was seen on our streets Saturday. George Hosfield traveled south Monday for Langdon. T. W. Shoults of Sidney conducted business in the city yesterday. Miss Maud Burgner finished her school work at Hardscrabble Friday. Roy Hoggatt will spend his vacation on a farm near Madison. A car from the Seal of Minnesota tour was received at Tiller and Smith's. Mrs Josie Schuerman of Des Moines visited the Grape family a few days ago. The Madison Ladies Aid Society will host a strawberry and ice cream social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice on Thursday evening June 6. Everybody invited.
Observations from Hamburg Nebraska include visits by Dr H Hayes and Mrs John Ready. Local social notes mention Clara Bradley returning from Phelps, memorial Sunday for Knights of Pythias, and visits to Watson and Nebraska City. Residences painted, trips to Sidney, patrons visiting relatives, and a Philadelphia connection through Miss Minnie Zack and Roy Oviatt marriage. Also notes on a ball game, a steam merry go round on Main Street, and a July Tabor tournament date change. Theodore Tilton burial near Paris recalled for later generations.
Rev Buriff took the Monday morning flier for Council Brest Papee. H B Simons enjoyed a visit from his brother Welim Simons of Sidney. Will Gottsche delivered soda to a Chicago firm. Miss Nellie Fisher spends summer with her mother after teaching at Liberty College. Students and graduates posed for photographs at Hamburg’s photographer. Memorial Holiday boat rides on Nishne River noted. Hamburg High School events described include commencements, eighth grade graduation, class play From Sumpter to Appomattox, and valedictory by Fred Johnson. Junior and senior class discipline episode ended with apologies and a postevent banquet. Shenandoah Post remarks on school spirit and humor in tardiness lyrics.
The church lists Sunday school at 10 a m and prayer meetings on the first and third Sundays each month. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays. Pastor N L Mortimore.
Masury's mixed paints are now sold at Jas Mann and Son druggists. The passage notes quality and range of colors available, highlighting local availability and storefront partnership for convenient access to house paints and finishes.
A jumbled dialogue unfolds in a windy balloon ride aboard Mrs. S and Mr. S as they struggle to control the craft. They dodge birds, worry about wind, and debate lunch while a tramp below and drifting items add comic chaos. A later anecdote recalls a soldier who plans to display his old gun after the war, and a quip about muddy water settles when left to stand.
Sidney residents weigh attending the District Epworth League convention in Council Bluffs while court sessions proceed. Hamburg lawyers Campbell Stevens and Jennings, Shenandoah, attend the special sitting. Sidney votes on a franchise for B S Gillman Co for an Peoria Ill electric light plant. Also court actions include life insurance dispute over W H Wright and probate matters in Judge Thornell's court, with divorces, guardianship appointments, and marriage licenses issued in the period.
Methodist Episcopal churches in Woodbine Iowa host Epworth League convention on June 5 and 6 with district conference at Mauilla June 24 to 26. Local church holds third quarterly meeting and conference June 16 and 17 with Sunday school at 10 am led by Rev A B Burier PhD. Miss Mae Reeves visits Riverton over Sunday.
A florist ad notes sufficient dahlia bulbs for a large bed available at 50 cents each, with sales reserved for this week. The tender pricing and limited time imply a one week sale offering multiple bulbs for garden enthusiasts.
The article notes Egypt plans a new census amid long standing census sensitivity in the East. It cites ancient and modern figures, from Rome in 40 BC with about 48 million to 1897 indicating 9,734,405, and argues population could exceed 18 million given growth, foreign settlement, and prosperity.
Mr and Mrs Mas Massted and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during sickness and death of their beloved sibling. Reporter Job Work. See the New Improved Flying Swede Two Row Disc Cultivator at Daveys.
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