Reformers and street cleanliness in Davenport debate
The piece discusses local politics and reformers like Dowle and La Follette, noting how choice hinges on acceptance of judgments. It condemns Davenport's ordinance penalizing street littering and reports prosecutions, criticizing untidy Waterloo streets as harmful to the city’s appearance and citizen regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Pollen Court
Waterloo
Tow
Wisconsin
Follette Jn
Jen
Uhul
Jaun
Debate Over County School Superintendent Power
A current Nebraska debate warns against political influence in county school supervision while favoring close local control. The piece argues the office is crucial and should remain elective locally, with advisory state oversight rather than absolute authority, to keep schools free from politics and well understood by patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Iowa
Holge
South Dakota
Nomination Talk Sparks Taft Presidency Debate
A brief editorial note suggests considering Secretary Taft for the 1908 presidency to test the reaction of enthusiasts who celebrate successful nominees by lifting them on their shoulders. The remark evokes the era's party enthusiasm and political maneuvering surrounding a potential Taft bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Hall
Cattle market news and veterans memories mix in rural notes
General news reads of General Granville M. Dodge returning to Iowa to enjoy life after a prominent career with remarks on his Fort McHenry flag link and justice John Marshall Harlan. Chicago cattle market reports show light receipts, price moves up to 6.60 for top cattle, 5 to 8 dollars for others, with feeders and calves showing varied demand and tonic remedies advertised by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eost
Granville M. Dodge Hua
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Towa
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago
Boyert
Gough
Wangler Bros, Landgraft & Co
J. K. Joder
Hog and sheep market rallies and prices jump
Market notes show hogs rising after a tight supply with prices moving from 4. to 6.80 and potential to hit 7 within two weeks. Outside demand remains strong. Sheep and lamb markets improve with wooled ewes around 6.25 to 6.50 and shorn sheep 5.40 to 5.75. Colorado lambs traded 7.85 to 8.15 with many lambs at 6.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Waverly News Briefs From Bremer County and Nearby Areas
Updates include Laird in Mercy hospital with critical condition after a Readlyn fall. Local markets rise with hogs up, corn at 33 to 35 cents per bushel, oats 82 cents, eggs 13 cents a dozen, butter and hay prices noted. Multiple marriage licenses issued. annual Bremer county poor farm report shows income $2,114.24 and expenses $4,630.13. Resignations and appointments in local clerical posts accompany school superintendent reelection with salary rise. Fish deaths plague a Jackson township lake after Shell Rock River ice breakup. fishing spot on B. T. Davis and H. Ballentine properties.
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Waverly Independent
Readlyn
Mercy Hospital
Waverly Polityers
Richard Wolf
Sophia Rathe
Geo
B. Betsinger
Earth Fay Pratt Waverly
Waverly Democrat
Kohegéen
Rourte
Watterloo
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
Kohagen
I. E. Smith
Otto Bredow
L. H. Minkel
Weaverly
Minkel
Jackson Township
Shell Rock
B.T. Davis
H. Ballentine
J. Sharp
Notice to Contractors for First Congregational Church
Sealed proposals for the erection of the First Congregational church in Waterloo Iowa including labor and material will be received by the trustees until 6:00 p m April 26 1907 Bids must follow Turnbull Jones plans and specifications and may be seen at the office of the undersigned The successful contractor will furnish bond for faithful performance and bids may be rejected at any time to secure the best terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Waterloo
Iowa
Turnbull & Jones
Perry
Beachion
Sey
Spider Bite Spurs Tex Man to Try Arnica Salve
A Bosqueville resident, Joln Washington, nearly lost his leg after a spider bite caused blood poisoning. He credits relief to Bulklen Arnica Salve, noting four boxes cured all sores. Also mentions Wanger Bros druggists and a Brom Quin tablet product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bosqueville
Tex
Wangler Bros
Lambs Demand Boost Sparks Ad Amid Competition
A strong demand for feeding lambs and fierce competition drove local buyers to bid high this week. One man paid a premium price to take out and shear lambs, signaling a rising market. Conover & Swanson noted the trend as farmers seek top prices despite tight supply.
KNIPP & ROTH Flour Seed Offer at Wholesale Prices
War and strikes are cited as dangerous yet KNIPP and ROTH advertise wholesale prices on Kola Flour Seed hay swain bran middlings and chicken wheat. The ad promises money back if the flour is not the best on earth and urges trying it for better bread. Located at 416 East Sixth Street Town with phone 871 Corn Belt al H5-d-sw-tz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knipp & Roth
East Sixth Street
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a health cure in a malarious district selling at 25 cents per box. The ad claims gentle cleansing and new vigor with satisfaction guaranteed at Wang Der Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ella Slayton
Noland, Ark
Wangder Bros. Druggists
Railroad Staffing Notes From Local Yard and Branch Lines
Engineer Dave Coulton and E Creggory attended a funeral in the city. Meffert replaces Fern on Nos 463 and 262 north end. Hersh handles a switch during night shift in local yards. Brakeman Sam Nelson off sick. Nelson works between here and Fort Dodge. Thos Cassidy resigns as night clerk at the Railroad M C A. Secretary Harker workload eased with Stotts expected Monday. Conductor Strouse off duty sick. Chick Eisfelder returns to Waterloo from Oelwein. Bernau resigns to return West Union. Alberta Wood promoted to stenographer handling business office duties. Peter Hughes resumes freight 62 east of Waterloo after vacation. Mrs A Courter and Miss Elta visit Portland. Bennett covers for Calkins. Mrs James Quillian called to Charles City. Courtney resumes west end run after Estey absence. runs on passenger train 21. Conductor A R Wylie resumes local No 98 run. Dixtra Cherney resumes fireman duties on West end yard work. Brakeman Al Petit reports back after short vacation. Mrs A Selle to Minneapolis for a visit. Poyers temporarily assigned with Fan Posit on 431 and 492 on Albert Lea branch. Conductor A H Cranial in charge during Wilson’s absence. Wilson off sick. Cutshaw employed on 69 with Selle. Many railroad men request leaves of absence for 3 to 6 months during slow season. several men have gone.
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Meffert
Fern
Hersh
Sam Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Fort Dodge
Thos. Cassidy
Railroad
Harker
Peter Figh
Stotts
F. K. Strouse
Dn-1
Buonta
Chick Eisfelder
Central
Shopa
Waterloo
Oelwein
A. ©. Bernau
R. W. Bell
West Union
Alberta Wood
Peter Hughes
Waterlow
A. Courter
Elta
Gome
Portland
Ore
Courtney
Estey
West End
A. R. Wylie
Dixtra
Cherney
Toca
al. Petiit
al. Selle
Minneapolis
Poyers
Fanposit
Albert Lea
A. H. Craniall
Wilson
Cutshaw
Selle
Tngcer Byraque
Down Town
Fldridge
Stark
Conred
Chas. Townsend
Lion Street
Oden Spader
East Fourth Street
Ernest May
Adams
Logan Avenue
Robert Lake
Hot Springs
Ark
J. P. Connor
Stealy
Engineerington
Hawaiian Islands
Yin
Helt
Janesville
Island
San Francisco
Dick Cherney
Cottage Street
Bunnell
Downtown switch engine resumes after vacation
The Contra round tngcer Byraque returns to duty at the downtown passenger switch engine following a brief vacation. Fireman Fldridge works with Locomotive 1849, recently repaired and test run by Engineer Stark.
Council Bluffs council approves large city salary increases
The Council Bluffs council voted to raise salaries for all city officials including police, totaling 10 500 for the year. Ed Rowe of Terris was found guilty of shooting his neighbor's dogs, with penalties up to seven years in penitentiary or one year in county jail and a fine. Indian mound digs near Newton yield curious inscriptions as scientists investigate.
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Council Bluffs
Ed Rowe
Terris
T. J. Randolph
God
County Hall
Mercy hospital expansion and unrelated Iowa notices
The Mercy hospital of Des Moines plans a 4 4atory wing adding 80 to 160 rooms with occupancy hoped by early fall and about $60,000 in improvements. Other items note Wingate family members poisoned by canned mackerel, a Great Western freight derailment near Brockton causing $8,000 loss and 100 feet of track damage, Hans H. Baumgarn patenting a brass-coated boiler process, libel suits against Sherman F. E. Myers, a piano accident at Mason City, a Council Bluffs spelling championship, a federal court move in a Wabash case, a Polk and Jasper counties dam project, a Sidney runaway incident, and a plug for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital of
Des Moines
Sherman FE. Myers
Anita Tribune
Walter B. Haynes
T. B. Latrabee
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh and a Cough Cure
Warns against mercury in catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Mentions 75 cent price, internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and testimonials. Also references Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a divorce remark by Judge Wheeler. Recounts a patient using Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and lung conditions with testimonials and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohia
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Druegists
Fannié Connor
Georgetown
Wangler Bros
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Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
National
Massachusetts Historical Museum
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Samuel M. Shaw
Freeman’s Journal
Coovertown
Silas Wright
Albany Argus
Shamberlain
Bremer County News
Sullivant
New York
Grove
Zoe
Conover & Swanson
The
Central Bank Waterlo
Sions
Roy Culeman
To &P. A
Dave Coulton
Cherokee
E. Creggory
City
Lol. Smith
Engineer Bennett
Calkins
James Quihlan
Charles City
Gond
Lennon
Kolmehi
Woodcock
Durko
Ay, T, Steele
Ong Off
Railway News Notes
Delaware and Hudson
Wint
Ontario and Western
Albert Youngs
Justice of the Peace
Sidnay Center
Justice Youngs
Newton
Wingate
Allee Wingate
Great Western
Brockton
Hans H. Baumgarn
Davenport Locomotive Works
Ottumwa Division
United States
Efrent
Anna McIintyre
Fairfield
Wabash Railroad
Robertein
Wapello County
Board of Supervisors
Polk
Jasper Counties
Franklin Township
CU Laird
Sidney
Wheeler
Evening Daily Reporter
Jamestown
Norfolk
Virginia
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