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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1905
Page
2
The article reflects on Christmas as a time of sympathy for the suffering and the duty to give. It urges readers to share food and joy with the less fortunate, noting the spirit of brotherhood and the joy of giving over receiving during the season.
A reminiscence on the rush for public favors, detailing how many seek quick appointments at post offices. The letter to the Bronx City Journal describes Assistant Hitchcock overworked, with Congress members eager for patronage and the pressure to fill postmaster roles during the season.
The article argues that excess greed drove a major bank to invest in railroads quarries and many enterprises beyond banking. It notes Walsh’s fifteen million dollars tied up in diverse fields and suggests the pursuit of wealth corrupts both high and modest ranks, ending in the institution’s collapse.
Cedar Rapids Republican calls for submitting a primary law to voters at the next regular election to decide if Iowa should have a primary in addition to the final election every two years. It argues the change aligns with the will of the common people and supports direct citizen control over election procedures. The piece notes years of current practice and suggests no harm in delaying two years until the vote.
Meriden Connecticut voters choose Tom Rielly as mayor over George M. Curtis by 4,888 to 4,616. The ballot concludes a local election with other items including a Wisonsin engineer deemed insane after a high speed train incident and a New Jersey case of a divorcee assault. A New York scene reports Charles M Schwab’s encounter over a gold certificate, and a Vermont or Illinois note mentions a governor commuting a murder sentence.
Hamilton R. Johnstone defends Waterloo Water Company against an editorial that called its plan inadequate. He argues the plant has expanded steadily, with earnings reinvested into extensions, and that the current system could support a much larger city with minor improvements. He dismisses claims of overvaluation and a $1,000,000 upgrade as nonsense.
The article notes Mrs Hutton of Clinton celebrated her 64th anniversary in the city last Saturday. It also covers a range of Iowa news items including local nonprofit formation in Olaf, scarlet fever in Britt, and various incidents and local events across multiple counties.
A miscellany recounts diverse vignettes from royalty to politicians and admirals. It notes the pope’s indulgence in cigars, Miss Archer inheriting a fortune, Congressman Graham’s whiskers, Emil Zerkowitz naming his son George Washington Zer-kowitz, Sir Henry Keppel’s naval quip about uniform changes, a Queen Victoria anecdote, Norway’s king as an apprentice, and Taunton mayor John K B Tracy’s rise from bootblack to law practice.
George W. Dankenbring and Alma Widmann will marry Monday at Emanuel Church Waterloo with Rev. T. Wolfram officiating. About fifty relatives attend. A reception follows at the Widmann home 607 Almond Street. They plan a short wedding trip to Paullina Iowa then settle in Waterloo where Dankenbring works as a pharmacist. Alma has lived in Waterloo all her life and graduated from the east side high school.
Mr and Mrs Elliott F Wise announce the marriage of their daughter Edith Gertrude to Dr E Fortner Stevenson of Webster City The ceremony will be held Wednesday evening January 3 at 8 00 in Christ Episcopal church They will reside in Webster City and be at home after March 1 at 608 Bank Street
O W Lynch of Whichester Indiana credits Woleys Honey and Tar with saving his son from membranous croup after one dose. He warns against substitutes and notes local merchants C W Bitner Wangler Bros Todd I assume.
Openings for nearly all trades in live Iowa Missouri Illinois Minnesota towns along a progressive railway. Provides a spare frontier for business men professionals manufacturers. Call Industrial Department C G W Railway St Paul Mine or RB Magill Townsite Omaha Neb for information.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine prescribed by leading medical authorities. It claims to purify blood and cleanse mucous surfaces, with testimonials from Toledo sellers and a price of one dollar. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Rock Island offers holiday fare ex caraion tickets on Dec 22 22 24 25 80 31 and January jet at one third round trip to all points on the Rock Island system and to points on other lines across many states. Tickets valid returning through January 1. For details contact C E McGlasson agent by phone or in person.
About three hundred enthusiasts watched a carnival of sport at the YMCA gym Thursday evening. Independence high girls and boys faced West Alde high teams in two close city games. West Alde girls suffered a narrow defeat by a 16 to 26 score after a tied finish.
Holiday rates via Chicago Great Western Railroad offer a single round trip option to multiple destinations including Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Tickets go on sale December 2, 24, 28 1906 and January 1 1906 with final return January 4. For more information contact AE Ham, ticket agent, West Superior, IA.
William Starr of 208 Fowler Street praises Doan's Kidney Pills after reading an Waterloo advertisement. He reports relief from backache and kidney symptoms following use, noting significant improvement after starting the remedy and continued use. The product is sold by Wangler Bros. & Todd’s store.
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