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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

8

Fairbank Town Notes Hint County Social Scribbles

Fairbank column lists weekend callers and visits from Mrs L C Higbee and son Mark Delwein Mrs F y Kauts hosts visitors from Delwein J C Smalley and daughter Bes visit Vinton Nora Walker Wilma Ruth White at Fettgeher home Waterl oo Ernest Adams family greet Q Connor farm east of town Maggie Yundt from Indianapolis visits Aunt Mrs Peter McCurnitt G W Roberts calls in Waterloo Willing two week visit with wife and son Mrs Lennie Kraft of Jeayp visiting relatives J W Wolgamet acts as auctioneer at Lohn sale Floagly Woalgamet and Beasts Smalley(Oslwein) callers School resumes after two week break Parochial school Easter vacation F B church leaders serve dinner at parsonage Henry Fischer of Chicago visits sister Mrs F Lehnhkuhl John Lehmkuhl in Waterloo H G George in Osceola Dr Clyde Doe Bothwalt buys carriage automobile.

L. C. Higbee Mark Delwein Afra W. HH. Ross F. Fy Kauts White House Cobb, Leehay Atichip J. C. Smalley Besais Vinton Nora Walker Wilma sid-Ruth White J. F. Fettgether Water Ernest Adams Q'Connor Maggie Yundt Tndoperitaies Peter McCurnitt Roberta Waterloo Lennie Kraft Jeayp Ford Sale Noma J. W. Wolgamet Tioneer Beests Smalley Bator F_H. Lehmtuht

Local notes from Waterloo and La Porte area events

News brief highlights community life with Berthy Fuchs baby birth, Bert Fuchs grave monument, house improvements by Aug Kurtz crew, rail and store moves by Sulth Mangiar, a hunting party success, and remarks on local officials and visits across Waterloo, La Porte, and surrounding towns.

Tripolilike tidings from Waverly rural notes

Mrs Avra Eastorth quits Wagery firm Shaves Farm Remedy Co and returns home. Mrs Schlucer able to be around again after illness. Measles sweep through area with many sick. Mrs J Brodles visits from Waverly to spend Sunday with her husband.

Avra Eastorth Waverly

Community notes from Waterloo visitors and residents

Mrs. Peter Bahl of Washburn visited her brother Wm. Belnen in Waterloo. Peter Jungen of Waterloo called on his friends and parents in Raymond. Mrs. Casper Lindner and others traveled to Waterloo for shopping and visits. Miss Winifred Pay and Miss Newis Garvin visited Math Demuth. Mrs. T. D. Smith not improving. Wm. Medd and Rey M. Nielgen traveled to Waterloo for business. Geo. Thome and family visited on farm. F A Lewick and daughter visited her ill mother. Mrs. Neuses was in Waterloo on business. Tuesday felt like spring. Farms busy with enta. Joseph Conkey and family visited Mrs. Rock in Waterloo. Mrs. J. B. Edwards and son Jamie at hard times event in Waterloo. W.T. Edwards did business there. Péter O’Conner bought a new Mason automobile.

Mre_ Geo Waterloo Peter Bahl Washburn Wm. Belnén Petar Jungen Reymond Casper “Lindner Nick Clareng Wm. Heinen 0. G. Smith Wizabeth Demuth Winifred Pay Newis Garvin Math Demuth T. I Geo. Thome F. A. Lewick Jane Driver Iis Rock J. B. Edwards Jamie Lincoln W.T. Edwards Péter ‘O'Conner Rew Mason

Travelors Favor Taft in Public Opinion Across Nation

A 1912 style profile notes commercial travelers, a large cross section of American shoppers and sellers, broadly support William Howard Taft for president. It emphasizes how trade and travel drive political views and economic outlooks, with travelers seen as shrewd indicators of national sentiment.

Robert Lew Duin T Hein Bikope

Local notes of visits illnesses and farm news

Mise Zeliai Kerr visits friends in Denver and Waterloo though age details are unclear. Mr and Mrs Richard Rete spend Sunday at Buck Creek for a brother's confirmation and vacation with family and friends. Measles relapse hits Arthur Nevendorf and Ernest Haase, while Hatta Carstensen visits Gedur Falls. Moehling family visits Frederickaburg. Beamer County line, new workers, and farm optimism noted amid weather and grain planting. school and travel notes from Barclay and New Mexico.

Mise Zeliai Kerr Denver Waterloo Richard Rete Buck Creek Arthur Nevendorf Ernest Haase Ladage Herg Misa Hatta Carstensen Gedur Falls A. Moehling Frederickaburg Moetling Wire Muridéram Nashua Sumner C. H. Moehling Involee Ipee Beamer Igs Carl Buls Desteaaa

DUNKERTON LETTERS ON COUNTY OFFICES AND CORN YIELD

A reader reacts to a Daily Reporter editorial about Hudson Record criticisms of Waterloo and county offices. He defends local farmers, notes that profits depend on weather, and cites corn yields around 50 bushels per acre in his district while the average statewide is about 33. He argues against opposition and praises Prof Holden but emphasizes real-world farming limits.

The Daily Reporter Hudson Record Hudson Waterloo Holden Blackhawk Keres Jodie

Wedding and obituary notes from New Hampton area

Funeral notices report L A Dido buried in Charles City with relatives Mrs Bred Kempendart Mrs L DP Mich and Miss Dora Kem Pendart attending. Miss Edith Purdy traveled to Sumner for Effa Treloxr and William McMeans wedding. Mrs Eliza Heath injured in room preparation. Mrs Herman Hackman died after illness. Mag Balle Matzke wed Edwin F Matzke at the Lewis home with Rev Secor officiating. Smith Drag Co advertises top team-made tees.

Bred Kempendart L. DP. Mich Dora Kem. Pendart L. AL Dido Charles City Ydith Purdy Sumner Effa Treloxr William McMeans Eliza Heath Herman Hackman Fr. A. Lewis Mag Balle M Edwin F. Matzke Barty Secor Wiliam Matzke Faaksanyitle Township

Work on county funds audit nearly finished in Os kaloosa

Hen McGoy completed a five year tax credits audit for the county board of supervisors. About $10,000 was added to the tax rolls, mostly already paid to the county treasury. Also reported: Col. Fad Lake injured in a tie-breaking accident while tightening a tie, fracturing his right wrist and injuring his shoulder. Insurance on the county home barn fire covers part of the loss. Clarence Schneider, shot by a playmate, remains critically ill with peritonitis. the Critz boy who fired the shot is distraught.

Ali Ida Bloush Qegan Barclay Lizzie Neubel Mike Stachel Lizzte New Mexico John Risse Uth Windsay Texag Texas Stallona Matt Rad Joe Ortner Hen McGoy Oskaloosa Board of Supervisors Farnmoré Alma Bain Missouri Hood Heyloft Clarence Schneider Washington Critz

Marble Workers' Union Leaders Relocated to Boston

International headmasters of the Marble Workers' union have been moved from New York to Boston. The annual American convention is set for the upcoming month in York.

America York The Marble Workers’ Union New York Boston

Feast of Pesach Matzos In Place Of Bread In New York

Jewish communities in New York mark Passover with matzos in lieu of bread. Observances span Reform and Orthodox congregations across the city as homes gather for Seder night and the Hagadah recital detailing the Exodus.

New York Israel Egypt Moses Upper Hakerlog Onoughout Greater Poth Re

Salem's Big Dog Show Opens Beach Event

More than 760 dogs, from popular breeds, showed at the second annual North Bhora Kennel Club beach event in Salem. Eskimo dogs owned by M. Robert Guggenheim and French bulldogs owned by Thomas W. Lawson attend as special attractions. Judging began this morning and continues until tomorrow evening. RW Mathis of Winterset, 77, a longtime member of the old soldiers home at Marshalltown, died of heart disease after collapsing on the bubble street. He served with Company C of the Twenty-second Indiana Infantry.

Salem Maya North Bhora Kennel Club M. Robert Guggenheim Middlesex Hunt ‘Club Henry Higeingon Thomas W. Lawson New England Canada RW. Mathis Winterset Poldiers Marshalltown Buble Vataren Twenty-second |Dudiane Infantry

LaFollette seriously ill in Washington hospital

Senator Robert M. LaFollette remains under constant medical care in his Washington residence for gall stones and related stomach inflammation. Doctors say there is no cause for alarm and he is expected to recover, though he cannot participate in ongoing congressional work.

Washington D. C Robert M. LaFollette Congress

New Rulers Sought as Counties Plan Convention Tactics

Delegates from twenty six northern counties gather in New York City to shape a plan for renewed protest against convention results and seize control of state committees from W J Conners and Charles Murphy. Ella Powell bound over to grand jury for attempted house breaking. Emma Doud testified. Wapello game wardens crack illegal fishing ring, Dan Kal Joberger and Chet Storms fined ten dollars each and costs. their loot and boat destroyed.

New York W. J. Conners Charles& Murphy Ella Powell Thomas Powell Fairfield Justice 5 M. Brlnson Emma Doud Wapello Dan Kal Joberger Chet Storms

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