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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1907

Page

2

Waterlo o Reporter Market Rates and Winter Sombre Reflections

Waterlo o Reporter lists daily and semi weekly subscription prices and notes aggressive winter conditions in the Northwest Alberta region. A Fayette County reader reports a harsh winter with stock and people frozen, three feet of snow, and a ten below zero morning thermometer while predicting a large harvest later in the year.

Alberta Great ‘Northwest Fayette County West Union Gazette

Tax Ferret Debate Reveals County Tax Collections Strife

The piece surveys Iowa counties Benton Blackhawk Tama and others on ferret tax collectors and recouped back taxes. It notes Tama’s mixed results with two contracts, total gains near fourteen thousand dollars, and state tax law bias against residents. Neighboring papers comment on Waterloo home readership trends. The tone blends critique, humor, and civic concern about enforcement and fairness.

IOWA A HAPPY MEDIUM SAYS TEXAS REPUTATION RISES

D M Johnson of Nes Moines recently returned from Texas argues Iowa funds boost to the pan handle. He asserts if Iowans keep money at home Iowa would grow wealthier while other states gain from Texas promotion. He urges Iowans to stay home and invest locally.

D. M. Johnson Nes Moines Texas Iowa Panhandle

A Stupendous Joke on Rail Pass Reform

In Des Moines Capital a satirical take on Iowa’s new anti pass law mocks how railroad attorneys and doctors will lose free railroad fares for personal trips while still retaining passes for official business. The piece argues reform punishes reformers and exposes politics as a grand game.

Des Moines Iowa Chicago

Cling to Your Appendix and Modern Scripture Clash

A Kansas City Journal snippet mocks cling to the appendix with clerks and clergy debating scripture. It notes Rev Samuel Van Vranken Holmes in Buffalo facing protest from Torreyites after discussing modern scripture views joined by satirical medical quips about appendicitis. Local ads promote Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup and Rocky Mountain Tea from Wangler Bros and partners.

Kansas City Journal Boston Transcript Samuel van Vranken- Holmes Harvard Buffalo Oring Wangler Bros Westgeer & Brenneck

Livestock Care Rules and Market Preparation

Farm guidance covers cattle grooming feeding regularity and water supply to maximize meat and milk gains. Key prep includes brushing, clipping, hoof care, drying yards, careful shipping, and avoiding stress. shipments rely on dry feed, cool conditions, and calm handling to protect weight and sale value.

State News in Brief J Krebe and Local Items Across Iowa

State news item roundup notes Theodore Krebe of Muscatine dies after 50 years in public life. Mrs. Jane Walter of Tipton dies at 84. Illinois Central plans a 10 000 gallon water tank at Webster City. Decorah imposes a curfew for under 16s. Fire damages John H Jones exbon in Sioux City at 2500. Twenty two receive first communion at St Marys in Town City. Du buque bridge sinking blamed on flood, abutments loosened. Cornerstone of Sacred Heart church in Rockwell set for April 21 sermon by Rev Gorman. Burglaries hit Frank Krayers galoon in Dubuque. $40 stolen, one man caught. Iowa fundraising drive aims 6000 for Dubuque M G A remodeling by women. Dubuque to host national charity conference June 19 with three delegates. Dubuque to get alloy lighting system similar to leading cities. Des Moines man dies at boiler gauge in Central coal mine. Tipton Bergener meat shop robbed of about 10. thieves fail to steal cash. Kidney disease patient touts Foley’s Kidney Cure success in local ad.

Notable Figures Span Eras in Odd Bench of News

The report surveys varied figures from Kaiser to Lord Deliverus, Amos Martin of Nawesl tie Pa, and George Gould, noting Kaiser’s rumored move into crockery, Gould’s polo hiatus while monopolizing railroad ventures, and Lord Deliverus’s long presence at royal births. Amos Martin, born 1789 in Scotland, lived across three centuries and two wars, moving to Canada then Philadelphia, and celebrating his 109th birthday on March 18, described as a pensioner with daily walks and voracious reading.

Amos Martin Nawesl Tie Poe Scotland Canada Phil.sephia

Kidney Trouble Warns of Insidious Danger

An old warning article explains that kidney trouble advances quietly and can become fatal before symptoms are noticed. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to avert dropsy and related complications. Sold by Wanger Bros and others.

Anna Ididus Foley Drigat Wangler Bros Westwear & Brenneck W. B. Schuneman Mewtti

G A R RESOLUTIONS FOR LATE COMRADE H J HARRISON

Comrades from Robert Anderson Post No 68 Iowa Grand Army of the Republic draft resolutions honoring Comrade H J Harrison. They praise his faithfulness to country, loyalty, and friendships, noting his life as a model citizen and his memory to be cherished. A copy will be filed and sent to the deceased’s brother and to daily papers for publication.

Henry J. Harrison Chas. D. Becker J. W. Krapfer JG. W.harbin H. J. Harrison I. J. Harrison Robert Anderson Department of Iowa Grand Army of the Republic J. Barrison Mem‘bers Ipsa

Foley's Honey and Tar safe under Pure Food law

The statement says Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and chest troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains only safe ingredients and no harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold by Wangler Bros and others. Baum is constructing a steel launch with his improvements. Will Webb will fill the fireman role at the LaFayette block during Baum's absence.

Foley Wangler Bros Westveer & Brenneck W. B. Schuneman Baum Mr. Baum LaFayette Block Will Webb

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