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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
The Waterloo Reporter urges citizens to support the paper with subscriptions and paid circulation while noting a large balance on the books. It references polling support and calls for change of address procedures, reflecting typical local newspaper affairs and civic engagement.
The Iowa City Republican urges the governor to devote full attention to state affairs. It argues a courageous fair leader should steer state business, avoid meddling in national issues, and stop grandstanding at Chautauqua. The piece notes national fatigue with prattling governors.
The Gang's Gazette reports ten years of the Dingley tariff, noting rising revenue and manufacturing gains while the public debate over tariffs and a proposed meeting to discuss the water franchise tangles through editorials. It cites decade customs totals near 2.53 billion dollars, peak yearly receipts above 883 million, and sustained manufacturing value gains, with history dates and several political figures mentioned.
Miss Victoria Godwin of London visits the United States, praised for her automoblist skills and quiet demeanor. The piece blends profiles of notable figures from Susan B. Anthony to Capt. Joshua Slocum, Archibald Little, and David Moffat, describing their roles in women’s suffrage, exploration, and the Denver Northwestern & Pacific railroad project, including a tunnel-filled journey near Boulder Park and the Continental Divide.
A writer recalls a trip to Boulder Park in Colorado near Denver. The journey offers dramatic mountain scenery, tunnels through rock, sheer drops, and a dizzying ride close to edges. The article notes trains, a small town vibe, dancing at Tollard, and a mixed American and foreign audience at the pavilion with a rough floor and lively orchestra.
A fragmented page outlines Moffat the builder tied to a bride’s idea and a journey through dark tunnels and pine valleys. It also hints at railroad magnates, an eastern tourist, a breakfast stop, and perilous climbs in the treacherous Rockies alongside Western sports and amusements.
A rocky tour narrative details night sightseeing in Denver, a mountain ascent near Boulder Park and Tolland, perilous descent, and reflections on the journey. It notes train travel through the Rockies, scenic chasms, and the thrill of reaching problematic terrain, with other local items on farming, dances, and peculiar notices interspersed.
Eminent medical scientists argue that burgan Mte imitation lags behind true potential. They cite a critical 50 to 60 year period for health, urging careful body care to extend longevity. After 60, Electric Bitters are advertised as a tonic vitalizing all organs, sold by Wangler Bros. drug store.
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