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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
1
The report notes the Hamburg post office classified as second class matter and lists publication staff including Fred W. Hill as publisher and Jas. A. Johnson as associate editor.
Listing shows yearly rates for Fremont and nearby counties at $2.00 and for all other U S. zones at $2.50. Subscriptions are prepaid and the paper terminates at the end of the paid period.
A reflective meditation on life’s final journey urging daily kindness and self restraint. It stresses preparing for the afterlife through small acts of aid to neighbors and family, noting rewards and divine judgment for earthly actions.
A civic urging to vote on Tuesday November 2, highlighting the right and privilege of self government. It notes women will gain full franchise this year and urges all voters to study parties, vote early, and participate regardless of party to protect national interests.
The county poultry association will hold an exhibition in Hamburg during the first week of December. The event aims to showcase the best specimens from different breeds and serves as an instructional school to improve quality of fowls marketed, whether for pure bred breeders or general raisers.
The article argues that bred animals can be raised cheaper than scrub stock and sold at higher prices, especially in fowls. It stresses high market prices and urges producers to showcase or learn from poultry shows to improve flocks for next year, highlighting educational value and practical benefits for the pocketbook.
A Benton county Iowa farm shows a combined crib and elevator that proved its value in 1919. Grain is loaded through a central drive to four top bins with a six horsepower engine, a tin room, and a grinder. The system saves time, maintains grain quality, and eases storage on the Wilson farm alongside electricity and running water.
The article discusses new fire hazards from automobiles alongside old farm fire causes. It warns against striking matches in garages with leaking gasoline and greasy waste. It notes cars often catch fire during fueling even when no flame is nearby, stressing careful handling of gasoline and ignition risks.
An expert warns that static electricity from gasoline through rubber hoses can ignite if a spark jumps the opening in a tank. Friction in chamois skin and gloves washed in gasoline also pose explosion risks. Electrical wiring, an electric piano spark, linseed oil oxidation and spontaneous ignition are discussed as common fire causes and prevention notes.
Ross Courtney, a twelve year old described as incorrigible, creates worry in Brownville where residents seek guidance for handling the youth. He faced juvenile court proceedings two years prior for delinquency and lacks parental guidance.
Reports describe a youth placed in his uncle Mel Courtney’s custody after court actions. Since then he has run wild defying schooling and residence, sleeping in hay stacks and sheds, and avoiding help. A Brownville store scuffle revealed a small pistol and cartridges.
Ross shown as bright and good natured but lacking application. He prefers a Huck Finn style life over work, and the juvenile court may be asked to arrange his care and upbringing. The note appears in the Nema ha Co. Herald of Auburn Nebraska.
Turnips available for delivery next week. Place orders now with Wm. Heseman at phone 7-F-12. 28-1.
E B Stewart, four miles west of Watson Missouri, seeks two capable corn huskers immediately.
A brief notice states a quantity of slicing tomatoes from Riverside Canning Company. The OCR line lists "28-26" as a measurement or reference, with no additional details.
Those wanting native lumber should call W. R. Stanton in Hamburg Iowa.
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