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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
2
James J. Knapp, a respected Waterloo druggist and businessman, dies after a long career noted for scrupulous integrity and community service. Trusted family man and civic participant, his passing leaves a lasting void in local business and social circles.
The Washington weather forecast predicts a cold wave for the first half of the week starting April 26 across the United States east of the Rockies with frost expected in northern states and possibly as far as the Ohio River and mid Atlantic. Rain will move from the Pacific coast to the central valleys by midweek after a spell of fair, rising temperatures. In Iowa, frost risk remains, with shivery Sunday and Monday improving prospects toward frost and tender plants needing protection tonight.
Waterloo proposes practical measures to improve roads and has offered 200 dollars in cash prizes for the best seven miles leading to the city. Prizes to be awarded during the good roads convention in August. The plan acknowledges 200 dollars cannot transform dirt roads into a modern highway.
Twentieth century paved rounds and road officials should awaken to foster healthy rivalry. Proper timing and quality work can greatly improve Royal districts and city roads, while poor workmanship leaves roads worse. The Waterloo way could set a model for other communities.
Kansas Supreme Court rules against private tax ferrets, deeming contracts to aid tax collection void and contrary to public policy. The piece reviews implications for property taxation, noting some support for ferret methods but highlighting broader questions of fairness and public welfare. Includes anecdotal notes on related opinions and a brief, unrelated want ad inquiry.
A damaged OCR notice warns of insidious kidney illness and urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities. It claims prevention of Bright's disease and diabetes, framed as urgent health advice with many garbled phrases.
Civic Club led campaign urges citizens and schools to unite for a city wide cleanup on Friday May 1 1908. Mayor R A Doty proclaims the day and asks cooperation of residents, with city departments enforcing the effort and volunteers sought for various duties.
Senator Allison receives letters from Jewish War veterans thanking him for securing a settlement of private post office box rentals at the Iowa soldiers home. The postmistress charged fees for extra boxes, while the government claimed the rights to those fees and demanded repayment.
Highlights include Philip the Bola founder of the second House of Burgundy dying in 2404 and other dates such as telegraph inventor F B Moore born in 1791 8, Derne Tripoli captured by American marines in 1805 and Ulysses Grant born in 1822. The Anglo Saxon steamer wreck in 1863 with 237 lives lost is noted along with Queen Victoria’s 1811 declaration and various naval and civic items.
William Lorimer of Illinois, long served in Congress representing the sixth district, born in England April 1861, came to the U S as a child, worked various trades, rose to real estate and contracting, became a Chicago Republican leader and water superintendent, elected to Congress in 1895, defeated in 1903, returned in 1905 and was twice reelected. A brief ad touts Oxine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for constipation.
A Washington Herald fragment portrays a brittle exchange about writing a poem for pay. A post asks for an advance equal to the price of a small mirror while urging bold, economical media trade in a pained, sardonic tone.
Washington Senate race features Levi Ankeny and Wesley L. Jones. Ankeny, a lumber businessman and bank president with limited speaking style, trails Jones a lawyer and river and harbor committee member. Supporters hail Ankeny’s rise from lumber camps. rivals tout Jones’s vigor.
A lengthy correspondence shows Senator Allison pressing the White House and Post Office officials to reopen a case benefiting Miss Walker at Station A in Marshalltown. Letters from March reveal the postmaster general’s decision to deny liability, while Miss Walker and Col. Horton commend Allison’s persistence and the Soldiers Home staff express gratitude for his efforts.
Des Moines reports show Allison gaining sentiment while Cummins loyalists push to curb the surge. Dallas county favors Allison though Marion Warren and Madison counties back him, Des Moines workers shift away, and an Alaigon club of 2000 forms ahead of Dolliver’s Des Moines visit with others to follow in Mason City Ottumwa and Clinton for a grand reception.
Altisen reports from across Iowa state that Governor Cummins backers press for conflict while Allison allies claim unity. Senator Allison’s campaign remains aligned with Des Moines conference plans, denying any factional rift and stressing nationwide Progressive affinity. Hanford to star in Antony and Cleopatra at Waterloo with Miss Olson Wilson and a premier danseuse among a strong troupe.
A garbled advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can stop kidney and bladder trouble. Mentions Borgale by Wan gler Gros and J. K. Joder. Contains nonsensical phrasing and unreadable parts.
Two Irishmen discuss a tight aldermanic contest between Ma llory and Adolph Mink after the town opens the polls. They note both candidates are unpopular and predict the election will be close, with voters possibly favoring the other candidate who is better liked.
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