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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
William D. Curtis writes a series on New York Governor Hughes, portraying him as affable yet undemonstrative. The profile suggests Hughes is highly capable and honest, with little self exaltation, and a potential strong contender in the ice wagon sweepstakes.
A new act by the general assembly imposes a wheel tax on about eighty thousand Chicago vehicles, yielding roughly half a million dollars yearly for street repairs. Cars, wagons, drays, trucks, buggies, bicycles and other wheeled conveyances except certain carriages will be taxed, with rates set by vehicle class, aiming to balance street upkeep with user payment.
A joint House resolution proposes a $1 per beer barrel tax to fund a permanent $50 million yearly investment in U S waterways. Proponents argue railroad capacity is insufficient for a booming cannery and transport needs, urging waterways development as essential to national growth and resource expansion.
A Washington correspondent notes Wall Street interests favor Taft over Roosevelt. Indiana leaders discuss plans for a democratic daily in Indianapolis and Kevin candidates for governor. Governors Crawford of South Dakota and Harrison of Chicago loom in party races. Congressional candidates include Kitchin, Craig, and Watson. John Kern, Indiana politician and future senator aspirant, is profiled amid long history of extra sessions and party maneuvering.
In Fedora Tann residence of C. Y. Pepper a man disabled by lungs and throat hemorrhages found relief after starting Dr. King's New Discovery. Instant relief halted coughing and reduced bleeding, enabling a three week return to work. Obtained at Wantzler Bros. drug store with a free trial bottle offer.
The Lonelincer of Greatrast laments how fear of presumption keeps people from offering acts of kindness to great men. He cites Gr. B Robertson Nico) quoting Tan Maclaren, noting that delicate delight comes from a personal grace, a sentiment the London Strand records.
North Mitia North Carolina resident John Garrett credits Huckilas Arnica Salve with curing a stubborn sore that resisted treatments for years after a walting-stick mishap. The ad-like note claims guarantees for piles and burns, with pharmacist Wangler Bros. mentioned.
A compact list of historical milestones including Albany block house by 11d, John Jay birth and death, Continental Congress adjournment near Baltimore, Archduchess Maria Louisa’s marriage, Essex ship capture with 65000, John Lansing death, Henry Clay nomination, Brunel Thames tunnel, Victoria Bridge opening, Oaks colliery disaster, and Wade Hampton becoming South Carolina governor.
William Pall Dillingham of Vermont, born December 12, 1843 in Waterbury, pursued law in Wisconsin, served as state's attorney, Vermont secretary of civil and military affairs, joined the legislature, led the state tax commission, became governor, and was elected U.S. senator in 1900. A lifelong education and temperance advocate.
Mr 8 W Goodioe of 197 St Louis St Dallas Tex says he has used Dr King’s New Life Pills for a year and finds them remarkably effective for sickness and biliousness. The ad notes retailers Wangler Bros and C H Eighmeys offer pineapple cubes in tins and other items.
Iowa reports total crop value at about 322 million dollars with 246,898,460 bushels of corn at 44 cents average price. Oats and wheat yields varied, hay and pasture contribute large values, and weather caused a below average year though high prices offset some losses. The report cites corn at 246.9 million bushels and notes overall state acreage and county yields.
The article discusses feeding a hard working horse, noting needs for higher nitrogen and grain, and less for idle horses. It covers ration composition, grinding grain, feeding frequency, water timing, and the impact of work load on hunger and flesh. It also notes grooming, floating teeth, harness fit, and seasonal care for health and endurance.
A Waterloo woman Emma Ross describes her daughter’s kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She praises rapid backache relief and urges readers to buy from Wangler Bros. drug store with Faster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
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