11 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
Town notes recount temperance sermons at local churches, a dangerous house fire near Mr Parker's farm, and multiple medical and social happenings. Reports mention a needle accident for Annie Zwanziger, a 19 year wedding anniversary with a hogs and chairs gift, shifts in grain and hog deliveries by Sturm brothers and Joe Stavens, and various visits, arrivals, and travel among area residents.
December updates from Clarksville and nearby towns recount health visits, travel to Rochester, a serious lumbago incident, home moves, family illnesses, social events, and upcoming weddings. Practical movements include sales, farm land prices, flooding skating rinks, and community gatherings.
Local items report a new watch gift for Roy DeMill and a visit by Mr and Mrs Willis Phelps of Independence. Enrollments reach 23 in grammar and 21 in primary. Weather records show ten degrees below zero and coal day customs noted. Several residents, including Hazelton visitors and students, are mentioned along with school lectures by Albert Edward Wieenn eadled.
Mrs James O'Dlea and daughter Katherine of Lawler traveled to Cedar Rapids yesterday due to the illness of the latter's wife. Helena Glass arrived from Waterloo to visit Mr and Mrs D A Weaklen. Mrs Attleson of Jacksonville township was attacked by a vicious haildog on the Mealoon farm. the dog bit her feet and legs and she was confined until her husband arrived and beat off the animal. Miss Ruth Taylor of Tonia returned home after visiting in Wateron with Miss Marie Greenwald. Wil Cassmoier near Fonla suffered a painful accident while working on a building as a roller pinned him. Dr P Malcalm attended.
Rural carrier Myron D. M. Whitney is praised for his work on route and will continue in the position. Gov Folk faced criticism over the Bryan elector issue, amid Democratic tensions and anticipated political rewards. Mr and Mrs Paul Niebel visited their son Rev Father William Nuntet in Dubuque County and planned a return stop.
Emporia Kansas hosts the annual convention of Kansas creamery men with large attendance. O M Wilson of the Kansas State Dairy Commission spoke as discussions cover dairy interests and proposed legislation.
Pill advertisement from Pyramid Drug Co promotes Pyramid Pile Cure offering a free trial package by mail. Claims quick relief within days, cures some long-standing cases, and urges skeptical readers to buy a box or request a trial. Provides Marshall Michigan address for orders.
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