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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
2
Notice from the Waterloo Reporter reminding subscribers to report both old and new addresses when changing subscriptions. The item emphasizes updating records to ensure uninterrupted delivery and proper billing.
A debate over raising congressional salaries from 6000 to 7500 drew a mostly negative vote. Col Hepburn supported the measure, while the Iowa delegation largely opposed it, citing prudence and political risk. The piece notes public mockery of lawmakers and parallels with other reforms, then shifts to a pure food law related note and a Harrison county road-levy decision limiting county machine purchases by supervisors.
An India site remedy is touted against deadly serpents while Hiedric Bitters is praised by S. A. Brown of Bennettsville SC for curing his wife's long dyspepsia and torpid liver. Electric Litters claimed to cure chill fever malaria and kidney and bladder disorders sold by Wangler Boo.
Ravenna editor notes ship subsidy debate revives in the current Congress convened December 3. The piece argues subsidies may form a national policy to restore American shipping, likening it to government aid that built railroads and western growth. It cites local example of $100,000 used to subsidize industry as profitable.
A mahogany tree in Honduras yielded over 10000 dollars when cut and sold in Europe. France spent 700 million on waterways between 1814 and 1894. The Key mansion in Georgetown, home of Francis Scott Key, will be spared thanks to F Key Smith. A Galveston trestle was quickly repaired after a fire destroyed 400 feet of its length. Japan’s national debt nears 1.01 billion dollars with 72 million for railways, far heavier per person than the United States. Japan preserves forests with only 20 sawmills remaining and diverse flora across temperate and tropical zones.
The Electric Theatre reports strong crowds for this week with praise for the Dresden Dolls and the grotesque Randolphs. A Salvation Army Christmas dinner benefit is announced for Friday, with one quarter of gross receipts donated to aid the charity.
Chicago market notes the livestock show loosened demand and uneven supplies. Cattle receipts surged while prices held with some declines for common grades. Hog demand rose. but year‑ago shortages keep prices below ideal levels. Sheep and lamb values edged lower amid abundant yet varied supplies.
Mark A. Goodsell sold his 164acre Washington township farm near Shell Rock, five miles southwest of Waverly, to Edcard Shipman for 1200 dollars. The report covers various local notices, a tax on steers sold in Chicago, and town updates including a skeleton found during sugar factory work, a public surveyor H. Hoover turning 79, and other Bremer county items.
Conservative notes the engagement of Miss Marie Soules and Mr. Chris Simonsen of Cedar Falls with plans for a December 24 wedding at the bride’s home in Prairie Center. Also reports Rev. Joe Fabs declining a call from Cedar Falls Presbyterian, and Mrs. James Whait receiving a letter from Timan Ozias about a recent flood near the Frisco river causing three deaths and heavy property loss. Ozias mentions considering a ranch in Clifton, Arizona. The piece also touts Dr King’s New Life Pills and advertises C H Eighmey’s store for candy nuts and Christmas decor.
State news briefs report the Delaware County Farmers Institute set for Manchester courthouse on January 17 18 and 19. Other items note Miss Lydia Albright's suit for 926 000 damages against Georges F Salvier s at Fairfield settled out of court and bids to drain the Cleghorn ditch as a drainage outlet.
The Chicago Great Western offers round trip tickets to all points at one and one third fare. Tickets on sale December 20 to 26 and December 29 to January 1, valid for return until January 7. For details contact the Great Western agent or H Lafier CT PA.
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