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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
Water town Waterloo Reporter issues daily and semi weekly publications with subscription rates listed per month or year by carrier and mail. It notes post office registration as second class matter and provides prepaid rates.
Grinnell Iowa experiments with septic tanks reveal high costs and legal threats over royalties. Officials fear current methods may fail to meet urban needs and push for a safer, better sanitary solution despite uncertain prospects.
A letter to the Register and Leader questions Hon. B. E. Sweet of Bremer County, rival for the Republican nomination in Iowa's third district, accusing him of voting against farmers' interests on key measures. The writer cites Sweet’s Twenty-ninth General Assembly votes, rail and primary laws, and a Hughes anti-pass bill, arguing his record contradicts his claim to champion the common people.
A series of historical notes lists events and births from 1638 English settlers at New Haven to 1960 Nice voting for annexation to France. Other items include 1697 Charles XI death, 1814 Johnson dictionary published, 1863 Lincoln’s death, 1888 Matthew Arnold’s death, and 1907 earthquake near Ghilpanetago and Chilapa in Mexico.
Walking offers unique benefits not replicable by books sermons or art. It suits every mood from downhearted to exhilarated and improves health and vigor for body and mind.
The noted poet editor and journalist Bliss Carman is described as born in Fredericton New Brunswick on April 15. His education includes the Collegiate Institute University of New Brunswick Edinburgh and Harvard. He worked as a journalist and editor for the New York Independent and other metropolitan outlets. His notable works include Low Tide on Grand Pre Behind the Arras Ballads of Lost Haven and A Seamark. rong notes appear about his career and publications.
Governor Cummins spoke for two hours in the Shenandoah opera house to about six hundred attendees including Essex Cold and Farragut politicians. Democrats publicly supported Cummins, while critics noted his shifting stance and questioned his consistency with protectionist principles. The piece also covers reactions from Republicans and a brief late note on New Hampshire’s Grand Army of the Republic opening session.
Advice notes that most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orina Laxative Syrup to stimulate the bowel and restore natural action, claims it does not nauseate or gripe, and urges refusing substitutes. Sold by Wangler Dros and J. K. Joderman-Egs 1th.
Florence Fairbars outlines fashion notes on ribbons in white satin gowns with net and spider-web appliques, pom pom ribbons, lace bodices, and matching accessories. She surveys tailored coats, hats, and parasols in florals, checks, and silk with color-matched trims for the coming season.
In New York today fashion notes highlight sashes and scarfs in Oriental dress, with satin or mousseline belted at the waist and weighted fringe. The mushroom hat advances with varied brim shapes and lavish trims. Skirt updates favor circular and gored designs, short skirts fading, walking skirts reaching the ankles, and new trims on coats and blouses. A rose shade is noted as a summer favorite.
Minneapolis reports a record turnout as Minnesota Republicans gather for the state convention to elect delegates at large to the national convention. Taft is the clear choice over La Follette. W W Heffelfinger will be among the delegates. Leading names for the delegation include Frank B. Kellogs, E. B. Hawkins, and a southern district appointee, likely W P Parsons or Franke W Hunt.
Omaha lawyer and politician William J. Bryan arrives in Michigan for a two day visit to deliver speeches and heal factional rifts within the state Democratic Party. He plans mass meetings in Grand Rapids Lansing and Jackson, with a supper and reception at the Hotel Pontchartrain before the rally at the Light Guard Armory.
London April 15 General Lord Grenfell orders pipes only for rest periods after field operations to curb cigarette smoking. The commander cites health concerns observed at military hospitals and notes Parliament may soon address the issue as a national health matter.
Salt Lake City observes Arbor Day nationwide effort tied to the Pure Food and Drug Law proclamation. Governor Foley urges tree planting on public grounds. notes the law bans opiates and harmful drugs while supporting safe remedies for children and schools. Local vendors Wanogler Bros and J. E. Joder advertise goods. Northern grown nursery stock listed.
Waterloo is seen as a growing midwestern city as booster clubs push ahead. Women of the Civic club, rail station cleanup efforts, garbage collection petitions near city council, and school garden programs expand civic activity. River bank preservation and garden adoption are encouraged to involve all residents.
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