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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
The item hints at upcoming calls by Mr. Jack Front and notes straw hats marked down to half price. It mentions gold price actions set for August 1 and reflects on summer wages. The piece shows a curious mix of sales talk, gullibility observations, and local commerce chatter from Water loo Iowa.
Fort Dodge lawyer Robert Healy attracts strong backing for the vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court created by Judge Charles A. Bishop's death in Waterloo. Fort Dodge and Eagle Grove bar associations pledge support, with Healy lauded for legal learning integrity and progressive spirit. Healy previously served as permanent chairman of the Republican state convention in Waterloo and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
Letters from the Tribune at South Bend praise the Waterloo elgic edition for prompt delivery and strong press work. The edition is described as the most widely circulated Waterloo newspaper, boosting local advertising and contributing to civic aims amid broader political notes on unions and Bryan.
A fragmented review discusses the Prohibition Party's potential rise to national influence and the complex enforcement battles with state laws, noting historical figures and events while weighing political viability and organizational unity. It blends commentary on repeal goals with biographical snippets.
A historical digest traces Kuang-Hsu’s birth August 2, 1872, his ascent in 1876, and years of regency by the Empress Dowager. It describes his rule, lapses into reform, and lingering ill health once deemed incurable. Also mentions a medical cure ad and Elks convention host housing notices.
A long examination of late 19th century dress trends notes directoire influence, modern gowns, and staged outfits. It details fabrics, undergarments, skirts with long lines, and trimmed sleeves. It highlights Paris and New York styles, lingerie blouses, artificial flowers, Empire silhouettes, and Florence Fairbanks as a noted figure.
A lively household column notes fascination with bathing suits among city children and uses playful anecdotes about mud pies and summer at lakes. It blends parenting musings on letting children grow naturally with practical kitchen tips and a whimsical bake-off recipe.
A miscellany of cooking guidance and domestic hints including fried oysters, desserts, puddings, pies, soups, timbale molds, beef roasting, rhubarb pie, chicken pastry, and hair care. It also offers storage and wardrobe advice such as moth repellent and tar paper lined boxes for winter clothing.
A humorous compile of etiquette and advice for avoiding conflict at home. It advises dodge arguments, avoid pointing out a wife’s shortcomings, pretend interest when introduced to her friends, and let the wife lead in many domestic areas. The tone is playful yet prescriptive about marital dynamics.
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