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Waterloo Reporter announces printing by Parrott & Sons with editor L G Parrot and publication every evening except Sunday.
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
Waterloo Reporter announces printing by Parrott & Sons with editor L G Parrot and publication every evening except Sunday.
Trustees of the Ames institution warn that better salaries at other states lure top instructors away from Iowa. The biennial report stresses salaries as a key flaw in policy, saying building funds are not at issue but compensation drives loss of experts.
A Vermont minister credits advertising with revitalizing a flagging organization. He started with large ads in major papers and later used smaller columns, adopting bold black type to attract attention and fund growth.
A chaotic OCR list recounts historical dates, births and deaths, featuring John Murray, Thomas H. Gallaudet, and William J. Rolfe. It notes 19th century events, a Christchurch Montreal fire, and Nobel Prize remarks. It closes with local notices about Mrs. Rakow, a chicken pie supper, and an ads plea about saving money by reading ads.
Witnesses at the Ways and Means Committee push for Canada free barley and wheat, while millers seek tariff relief to export flour. James J. Hill and Gov. Johnson praise broader Canada-US trade, arguing for unrestricted grain flow and reciprocity in natural products.
A current snapshot describes a president staff member as a close personal friend of Mr. Relect and his family, noting frequent visits to Hot Springs and ties to General Bell, chief of Springs, in Taft era circles.
Washington December report says Second Lieut Calvin P Titus of the 14th United States Infantry, famed for climbing the Peking wall during the Boxer uprising, resigns effective July 15 1909 with leave from March 19 to July 15. Born 1879 in Iowa, Titus earned the Medal of Honor for bravery and became a West Point cadet after his 1900 wall ascent. He recently served in Manila with the same regiment.
Washington report notes a House bill by Representative Hall to curb deception in clothing furniture and domestic articles modeled after the pure food law. It makes imitated or unbranded goods a misdemeanor to sell or transport unless branded with exact ingredients. Retailer protection hinges on guaranty from upstream suppliers. enforcement falls to the Agriculture Department and Bureau of Chemistry.
Treasury estimates for Iowa show internal revenue collectors salaries and expenses totaling 38000 dollars with 18500 for northern district and 19500 for southern. Also 17660 for Sac and Fox school and reservation improvements. Manchester fish culture station seeks 4200 dollars for staff and labor. Des Moines office reported 201.05 in fees. 1192.38 in salary and commissions. Christmas gifts urged at Presbyterian Bazaar March 12 in Ithaca Odd Fellows hall. Cabinet photos now 2.00 at Simmons gallery.
Dr Bonham of OtltWtown backs Clinton for Central Association admission citing 38 000 attendance in 1906 and potential 40 000 to 45 000. Waterloo and Keokuk papers echo Clinton as best fit. Egan may not manage Burlington next season. President Angell may retire with successor candidates Wheeler and Whistler discussed. Will Forney appointed deputy sheriff in Porter County while Keokuk denies desire to drop Waterloo from league. decision on Clinton, Hannibal, Galesburg prompts Keokuk field meeting on December 15.
No sun needed at Spurr Studio as Mr Spurr uses an electric printer to finish orders in 48 hours. The studio promises strictly fine artistic work and urges customers to avoid weather delays by getting their Xmas photos done now. Prices start at $3.00.
A garbled ad praises chocolate pie as healthful with ready to bake mix and directions on the package. A separate item notes a December dinner in New York hosted by Wibert E. Gary of United States Steel, expected to be social with opinions on brica schedules. California pigeon show opens in Oakland with many birds on display. Kilmer from Barber Asphalt tours Iowa towns assessing paying asphalt usage. Pythian County Fair promotes Christmas shopping December 17 18 and 19 at K of P events.
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