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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
2
Rates list monthly and yearly subscriptions by carrier and mail with small price shifts. A broad price inflation note follows, citing fuel, household goods, clothing, hats, shoes, rents, school items, medicines, church fees, and general costs rising sharply in 1907.
The piece attacks Governor Cummins over a pledge to Senator Allison's supporters, arguing the governor's letters and statements show a clear intent not to seek Allison's Senate seat, yet he entered the race. It questions Republican morals in Town and condemns deceitful conduct as disreputable. The discussion widens to critique political movements and integrity.
The piece argues that rising living costs are not limited to the United States but mirror increases in European cities. It cites German rent growth of about 25 percent and broad price rises from 10 to 28 percent on essentials including bread, meat, milk, butter, potatoes, and fruits based on Prussian statistics through 1906 as quoted by Consul General Richard Guenther.
A widow explains why her husband survived a grave affliction after a lengthy struggle to persuade him to undergo surgery. The Chicago Record Gerald notes the doctor's astonishment at the prolonged battle before treatment.
Public remarks halted as coughing interrupts a speaker amid discuss of remedies. The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption, asserting no opiates in the genuine product sold by Wangler Bros. and J. K. Joder men L151 Tu.
Henry Clews reports a broad economic readjustment after a severe panic. November clearinghouse totals fell about 30 percent nationwide with New York showing over 16 percent decline. Despite strains, New York banks kept reserves and avoided disaster, while trust companies create ongoing uncertainty. January payments and year-end settlements shape liquidity as the market moves toward recovery with cautious optimism.
A compact chronology notes key dates: Beethoven born 1870, Grimms died 1859, Boston Tea Party 1773, Kendal born 1843, Park Theatre fire 1848, Grimm died 1859, passport abolition 1860, New Orleans Cotton Expo 1894, actor Terriss assassinated 1897, U.S. Senate Cuban relations bill 1808.
The fourth Earl of Craven born December 16 1868 is son of the third Earl and Hon Evelyn Barrington. Educated at Eton, he traveled widely and served on Lord Zatland’s staff in Ireland. Coombe Abbey estate covers 40000 acres and houses Queen Elizabeth’s Bohemian pictures bequeathed to Craven. He married Cornelia Martin in 1893 and holds titles Viscount Affingham and Baron Craven. The earldom dates from 1801. barony from 1646.
A Waterloo meeting of the Ladlee Literary society's civic department urged expanding parks and river drives, praising Madison Wisconsin’s civic improvements. Speakers noted 70 acres won, 50k river funds, and the value of open lawns over fenced yards, with plans for child education and stronger park support.
A fragmented verse piece in a New York page extols the Lusitania steering through waves and a poetically imagined ship with personified winds and seas. It also mentions a Syrian shoemaker and cobbler craft with embroidery skill, hinting at fashioning feminine footgear and decorative silks.
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