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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1906

Page

5

Opening of Congress Looms Amid Market Uncertainty

New York December 3 Special: Thanksgiving and congress opening curtail activity as investors await President Roosevelt's coming message. Bank of England and Bank of Germany strengthen monetary positions while France releases dividends. Market expects cautious but active credit and durable demand through 1907 with improved money conditions and strong manufacturing growth. Henry Clews notes stock liquidity risks and potential for selective gains.

New York Congress Roosevelt Bank of England Bank of Germany Bank of France Witmii

Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as blood action remedy

An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It emphasizes internal remedies, nonquack status, and lists F. S. Cheney & Co of Toledo as proprietors with testimonials available. Also notes American Express delivery of a 2700 pound casting to Citizens Gas and Electric from Mansfield Orchard Massachusetts costing over a hundred dollars.

Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio American Express Company Citizens Gas and Hlentric Company Niand Orchard Massachusetts

Broke Through Ice Roes To Pen Ice On Pond

A person broke through ice on a pond while attempting to rope a pen and secure livestock. Firefighters assisted in the rescue, pulling the individual to safety with minimal injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the incident and cautioned residents about thin ice conditions on ponds.

Bath Was Rather Chilly Censured by the Judge

In a crowded session, several local incidents were recounted. A 15 year old boy, Philip Bisdorf, nearly drowned after skating on Cottage street pond. he was rescued and treated for hip and side injuries. Tom Brady sprained an ankle jumping through a window at the Illinois Central shops after a burst steam pipe. Fireman Ballnecker suffers eye pain from a cinder. George B. Folsom received a four year nine month sentence for taking clothing, with the judge criticizing his testimony in Hurley’s case and noting preferential treatment. Additional sentences and civil order actions were recorded, including a sixty day jail term for Walter Austin and Henry Krause connected to a summer break‑in, and various foreclosures and property suits. The docket also shows numerous filings and court orders through November.

Philip Bisdorf North End Cottage Street Shilliam Addition Blshart 3 Slater Brady Tom Brady Waterloo Moline Illinois Central Mr. Brady George B. Folsom Golden Eegle Anamosa Crite Ag Folsom Hurley Fol- Sot Krause State Walter Austin Henry Krause Creamery Journal John BI. Boehmler Cedar Falls Boehmer Miranda, Steed Thade Shirey Y5 E. L. Hosteter Courtright Arbuckle Ale Blackhawk Lumber Co. Ye. J. H

Cedar Falls District Conference Begins In Clarksville

The forty seventh session of the Cedar Falls district conference convenes Monday and Tuesday in Clarksville with five noted programs. Prominent Waterloo Christian workers will attend. Rev B D Hull of Grace Methodist will deliver an evangelistic sermon at 7 30 this evening followed by altar service. Rev J M G Y will speak on personal experience of the gospel this afternoon. Rev J Baker opens general discussion Tuesday morning and Rev Elias Skinner speaks on hymns new and old in the afternoon. The district delegates include traveling ministers local preachers exhorters stewards and several youth leaders from each charge. Presiding elder J W Bissell Rev Frank Cole Rev E D Hull and L Survey depart for Clarksville. 46 churches cover the district from Vinton to the state line. Also ad: Highest market prices paid for hides furs pelts tallow wool Leader Specialty seeds Timothy clover millet and popcorn 521 Lafayette St Waterloo Ind.

Cedar Falls Clarksville Waterloo B.D. Hull Grace Methodist Church Baker Elias Skinner Frank Cole Dastrict Epworth Ladies Aid Society Hitler J. W. Bissell E. D. Hull L. Survey Vinton State Line Lafayette St Snt

La Porte City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Jesse Wasson of Chicago left after a week visiting friends here. H Duke Naven and Geo Banger visited from Waterloo. Mrs Will Lahue of Garrison visited her father Claus Schleuter. F A Tate and Frank Tate, purser of a steamship, visited. Lawrence and Oscar Mullen shipped four hog cars and one cattle car from Eagle Township. Robert Camp of Parkersburg named city attorney. Joe McLaughlin married Eva Husman and moved to Waterloo. Lovelesss returned from Ohio. Thanksgiving featured a farmers picnic and ball at Salmon’s Opera House and quist home parties.

Jesse Wasson Chicago H. Duke Naven Geo. Banger Waterloo Will Lahue Garrison City Claus Schleuter Tate Frank Sh Tuth Buffalo Lawrence Oscar Mullen Mullen Bros Eagle Township Robert Camp Parkersburg Robert Joe McLaughlin Presbyterian Presbyterian Parsonage Eva Husman H. F. Loveless Ohio ST. Mears Bedl Salmon’'s Opera House Quist

Thanksgiving day tale of feast and small town life

A hometown note recalls Thanksgiving hardships and simple meals with roosters and hens for those without turkey. We learn of local injuries, farm work and harvest tasks, and town people aiding each other. A railway survey crews return from Waterloo to Anamosa, while farmers husk corn and prepare for winter.

Nick Phillips Kordy Daphkey Christ Schildmeier Mike John Olinger George Wellman Waterloo Anamosa Iowa and North Western Katrina Sehmitz Anna California Isokn Gales Joseph S. Rothbag R. Beverilen Henry Olinger E. M. Buechele Martin Benardy Laporta Henry Kool Jubilee Creamery

Judgment Awarded Against A. & Abbott in Bank Case

A judgment for 527.72 dollars, later 627.72 dollars, was ordered against A. & Abbott in favor of Blackhawk National Bank. The case stemmed from a promissory note of 500 dollars given to Waterloo Carriage Company on December 14, 1903, due in one year at 8 percent, later assigned to the plaintiff. Default judgment includes 38.80 dollars attorney fees and 4.50 dollars court costs.

A. &. Abbott Blackhawk National Bank of Waterloo Carriage Company

Plate Glass Crack Opens Wide at East Fourth Storefront

A large plate glass window at James Black dry goods store on East Fourth street cracked from Saturday afternoon to Monday, the diagonal break spanning the full width. The glazing, installed during spring remodel by Nauman company, cost 350 dollars and is insured. The break likely results from a manufacturing flaw, not owner negligence, and is the largest plate glass pane in any storefront in the state.

James Black Dry Goods East Fourth Street Nauman Company

Foley's Honey and Tar safe under federal act notice

Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by federal drug act as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Sold by Brady Bros Wangler Bros and Wastveer Brenneck. The Hudson Record reports Frank Crawford found a fine pearl while shucking oysters at Strubie's restaurant and was offered $40 by a Waterloo jeweler.

Foley Rrady Bros Wangler Bros Westveer & Brenneck Brady Bros. Wangler Bros Wastveer & Brenneck The Hudson Record Frank Crawford Strubie’s Waterloo

Woman Overcomes Backache Using Doan's Kidney Pills

A Waterloo resident Mrs A M Bresch testifies to backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She and her daughter suffered severe lower back pain from overexertion and found quick, thorough improvement. Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, is the U S distributor. Remember the name Doan's. Tue Thurs Sat sale dates.

Doen Waterloo A. M. Bresch Cid Fifth Street West Side Tere Dean Foster Milburmc Enfinio Ew York United Erhta Noaa TuesThura-Sat

Local Market Reports and Prices for Hogs Cattle Sheep

The article lists estimated hog cattle and sheep receipts for the day and market openings and closings. It provides prices for hogs from mixed and butchers to light, cattle values, and sheep figures. Local market items include lard butter eggs and various farm staples with prices. The piece also notes Miss Bimma VanSickle returning to duties at Paul Davig dry goods after a visit in Wapello.

Chicago Bimma VanSickle Paul Davig

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