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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
4
Children continue writing to Santa Claus as five letters arrive at the Waterloo post office. Postmaster reports no orders to forward letters to charitable agencies and expects many more to be sent to the dead letter office. Envelopes show varied addresses and handwriting, with notes on the fading belief in Santa Claus among now wiser children.
Local financial quotation notes Lamson Bros at Gasser Block 626% cash grain focus with general provisions stocks and bonds. Office in Sycamore area uses two phones 243 and 949 for market updates.
Estimated receipts today show hogs 37,000 and cattle 46,000. Hog prices open 10 cents lower. mixed and butchers 4.25 to 4.65. Cattle and sheep markets steady. receipts tomorrow 37,000 hogs. New York Stock Market: Amalgamated Copper 44 1/16, United States Steel 87 1/4, Pennsylvania 31 1/16, Reading 98 1/2, other major issues listed.
A supposed diamond theft at Mrs. R. L. Parker of 303 Fowler Street turned out to be a lapse of memory and carelessness. Jewelry valued at 376 dollars was recovered after unwrapping a wedding gift revealed the rings in a decorative dish, with finger impressions on the piano proving the apparent robbery was a misunderstanding.
In Davenport Iowa Judge Collins on Tuesday issued blanks to saloonkeepers preparing to post bonds and operate under a new law. Bonding companies dispatched agents to Devonport to capitalize on the anticipated setup as 185 saloons come under the mulet law. M J Springstead of Osage returned home after brief stay translating business with the Waterloo Casket Co.
Bart B. Erbe son of Mr and Mrs B Erbe of 203 Lafayette Street enlists in the United States Army Hospital Corps for three years. He will depart for Jefferson Barracks Missouri later this week for training. A top athlete at the town's high school and Y M C A, he was considered physically strong and among the best locally. His consent was given by his father due to age. The notice notes changes in enlistment requirements and that Waterloo station is the origin of several recruits. The report also mentions a civic meeting and farmers institute with various programs and speakers.
The seventh annual farmers institute convened at the courthouse with broad county turnout. H A Smucker spoke on clover for stock. W P Morrison of Des Moines discussed soils and soil culture. George W Fowler addressed silos. committees were named and afternoon sessions planned on farm care, fencing, road work, and dairy topics. Secretary Sage reported Prof. Snyder’s expected visit for Thursday.
Farmers Institute drew a large attendance as H W Stime F W Jacobs and C B led a session on Cooperative Creameries sharing practical tips on running a creamery.
Waterloo meeting features Austin Burt of Citizens Gas and Electric explaining direct and alternating current motors single phase and three phase systems with star and delta connections using chalk drawings and a motor meter. Upcoming lectures announced. Carleton Sins notes January 5 Municipal Housekeeping by Eleanor Gordon Des Moines and January 22 Mechanical Drawing by Howard B. Burr Kennedy patent office. J F Reisinger visits Waterloo with family in Grundy Center.
Obsequies will be held Saturday morning at St. Joseph's Church for Brakeman Willan Wood. The service follows his death and burial plans, with interment at Barclay cemetery and the body brought to his home Wednesday. The article also notes Bert Fuchs funeral plans at St. Mary's Catholic church.
Rome December 19 A brilliant public consistory drew thousands to the Royal Hall of the Vatican and Ducal Hall for the procession and oath taking. Cardinal Rinaldini and Cardinal Aguirre were raised to the cardinalate and received the red hat from the pope amid loyal displays by diplomats, Roman aristocracy, and foreign attendees.
The New Hampshire battleship begun tests on the Rockland course, aiming for 18 knots speed as part of her commission preparation. The 18000 ton ship, Camden built, features a 856 crew, four 13 inch main guns, eight 8 inch guns, and twelve 6 inch rifles.
Washington Dec 14 Public officials in Washington note the serious illness of United States Senator Mallory of Florida confined to his Pensacola home for a month in a critical condition. The Mallory family has produced three senators since 1861, with Stephen R Mallory the present senator born in Pensacola in 1849 and entering law after schooling in Georgia.
Oklahoma lawyers gathered for the Oklahoma Bar association annual meeting led by President Clifford L. Jackson. Chief Justice Joseph R. Hill of Arkansas spoke, with Federal Judges Campbell and Cetteral addressing code laws and land tenure in the newly known Oklahoma Territory.
Columbus Ohio December 19 Governor Harris interferes on his vacation but execution of Frank Bari is planned for tomorrow morning. Bari, from Sidney, murdered William Legg during a robbery attempt at Legg's shop. Bari had prior trouble in Washington and a Missouri prison sentence. pardon board refused to intervene. Chatsworth Park sale Mount Holly New Jersey December 19 Sheriff Narcrass offers Chatsworth Park at public sale. The 5000 acre property includes a club house lake cottages and drives. plans for a second Tuxedo failed.
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