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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
4
The Standard Oil decision and public outcry against corporate misdeeds dominated this week’s stock market activity in New York. Analysts cite the weak money market, low bank reserves, and rising liquidation fears as primary drivers, while corporate reforms and government action shape a cautious outlook for the fall.
Will build a three story commercial and residential block on a 60 by 80 foot lot at East Park Avenue and Lafayette Street formerly Taylor property. Ground work to start this year with four modern apartments on upper floors. Old residence moved to Morningside addition for rent. Nearby Allen Adams of Watonga Oklahoma reported loss of a gold watch and chain from their tent during Thursday night.
Police Judge Van Metre proposes a coercive plan to recover city fines by compelling habitual offenders to sign release agreements and endure solitary confinement if they fail to comply. The first victim, George Goodfellow, jailed repeatedly, signs to leave Waterloo for sixty days and pay a $22.50 fine by October 11, 1997, or face ten more days in a dark cell on bread and water.
Mrs Amos Wood, a longtime Waterloo resident, died Sunday morning from complications. She was known for her community service and family ties in the area. survivors include her children and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Mrs. Amos Wood dies after long illness aged 86 born Mary Ann Francia in England married Amos Wood in 1859. Family details, funeral set for Walnut Street Baptist Church with burial at Elmwood. Local anecdotes include a bootblack incident, printing outfit sale, and grand jury lists for September term with numerous Waterloo and Cedar Falls names.
Mining report notes the Thistledown Mining and Milling company near Ouray Col is developing a valuable vein. Shaft and tunnel work progress under way with four milling ores on hand yet unsold. Directors foretell a bonanza as ore shipping plans move ahead and officers await reelection. Local Waterloo stockholders attend annual meeting and discuss funding. Church bake sale adds to Lutheran church fund as sales prove popular.
Three youngsters aged about two four and five had a close call on the Central passenger line near Franklin street when a curve brought a train close. J P Klingaman shouted and the youngest fell but the oldest pulled her free just as the wheels passed. Joe Klingaman recalled the fright an hour later.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The advertisement claims internal action to destroy the disease at its source and restore strength, with a $100 offer for any uncured case. Includes testimonials and a location for purchase in Toledo Ohio. Also notes Mrs Melsinger returning home after a hospital operation.
A Waterloo Iowa testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney discomfort. H. E. Whipple recounts relief after using half a box, urging others to try the product. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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