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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
2
A Waterloo Iowa page recounts a domestic scene where a letter about rent prompts a farmer and wife exchange. The narrative shifts to Henry Clews analysis on prosperity, farm values above seven billion dollars, and a note on financial strain from Wall Street speculation and banks withholding currency.
A reprint of criticism surrounding Gov. Cummins and his refusal to pledge not to run for Allison's Senate seat. The Burlington Hawkeye quips that his stance reveals hypocrisy and a breach of trust, using a Texas land deal analogy to illustrate perceived duplicity and the lack of binding commitment.
A local column laments sidewalk corner cutting that damages lawns and spoils city beauty. It notes most offenders are women and urges pedestrians to stay on sidewalks, respect keep off the grass signs, and avoid trespassing on vacant or lawned plots to preserve property appearance.
The article condemns corner cuttings across streets that mar lawns, urging citizens to protect beauty and property. It notes frost on the court house lawn and cites examples near Hast Park where many crossing cuts disturbed the turf. It also references political vows and integrity in contrast to public figures statements. It mentions medical ads and kidney cure testimonials amid the mixed local notices.
A fragmented date list recalls 1620 Plymouth settlement beginnings and 1893 farm prosperity amid market panic. The text discusses figures like Oscar F. Straus, Joseph Smith, and Gen. Jackson, with analysis of post panic recovery, agricultural strength, and finance conditions in New York and railroads.
Oscar Solomon Straus born December 28 1850 in Rhenigh Bayarlay immigrated to the United States as a youth. He studied at Columbia and earned a law degree before pursuing public service including Minister to Turkey under Cleveland and McKinley and later serving in The Hague arbitration court. noted as possibly the first Jew in a U.S. cabinet.
A scrambled collection of aphorisms and stray lines from the Sioux City Journal notes. It muses on self respect worry and public speech while skimming daily life scenes from work to family. A cough remedy ad closes the fragment with Foley’s Honey and Tar touting safety for all ages.
An old farming piece warns against using immature sows for breeding. It stresses that mature proven breeders yield larger litters and healthier offspring. It covers proper feeding, pasture needs, and post farrowing care to maintain sow health and maximize litter viability.
The week ahead shows shrinking traffic and rising expenses impacting markets. Foreign trade remains robust with November exports at 204 million dollars, up 22 million from last year, while imports total 111 million, nine million less than a year ago. A shift toward reduced imports and expanded exports is seen as a healthy credit strategy to retain gold and strengthen overseas ties. Washington enters a low official activity period for Christmas, with many lawmakers heading home but a sizable share remaining, aided by fewer railway passes. Presidential Christmas plans include a White House celebration and embassy events, while the public watches cautious economic signals as the panic subsides.
Officers and bluejackets of the battleship fleet head to the Pacific, plan Christmas on Erinidad, with crews staying four to five days. The schedule lists many events including educational conventions in Lexington, the Importers Automobile Salon in New York, intercollegiate chess in New York, and the Pinehurst golf tournament news.
The village of Voorhies in the south part of the county will soon gain a state bank to serve farming and grain trade. The Traer State Bank, led by president J H McCormack, plans a Voorhies branch and a brick building to replace the current frame structure, with business starting the new year and a Buckingham connection already profitable.
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