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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
2
Waterloo Reporter notes missteps of the press and a satire on Rockefeller and Luttian up to a poolside golf scene. It references Fort Dodge Messenger on Root and Des Moines legislation, and Saint Louis Globe-Democrat on Missouri district gerrymandering.
Major Robbun of Marion reports through Jud Welliver that Senator Allison may seek re election in 1908. The Iowa public hopes he remains in service, while Welliver notes Gov. Gummuling ambitions for a seat, adding political intrigue to the period.
An ounce by Wengier Bros and Landgraft & Co advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the strongest restorative. The tonic claims to fortify the life sap and guard against disease, offered as tea or tablets for five cents.
A Christmas meditation urges living by the law of unselfish love beyond the season. It extols giving over receiving, serving others, and fostering peace on earth as a daily rule, not a holiday mood. The piece praises humility, charity, and the Bethlehem spirit as guiding life.
Quarantine on the State university for selepca hall at Muscatine was lifted. digging the Pigeon Creek ditch near Council Bluffs began with aim to finish before spring. Ottumwa faces division over buying the water plant. Tipton hosts a farmer institute and a three day corn judging contest. Muscatine marks the 32nd anniversary of the Champion Hose Company on January 7. old Cummins property near Ottumwa burned last week, a pioneer river landmark. Wrestling classes start January first under Rule and Coyle. a Dubuque accident left John Coleman crippled for life. Henry Betsinger loses a finger at Anderson-Winter factory but resumes work. Navy recruit Fred Geltz from Muscatine serves on the Oregon. Bells hung in Pultog church for Christmas. largest bell weighs 1200 pounds. Ida county land at 10 dollars per acre rising. George Benedict sells 173 acre farm at 105 per acre. Rev. William Edmonds, St Mary’s organizer in Iowa City, dies after 30 years at St Marx’s. he retired to Washington. Dr. F McKee of Aspen, Cal, and partner strike gold vein valued at half a million. sell Bullfrog water rights to Schwab group. Scotch Grove residents push to erect a soldiers' monument in their cemetery.
Welliver of the inner council of progressivism admits a three term bid and a senate seat for Cummins as Iowa Republicans brace for a tense contest. The Fort Dodge governor speech triggered fears of a violent fight to secure the gubernatorial toga and cement rail interests in harmony, with lingering questions about retiring Allison and bringing in Cummins.
A reflective column argues Christmas shaped mankind by Christ’s life and teachings. It notes hospitals and charities trace to Christianity, praises Jesus for purity and kindness, and contrasts easy virtue with hard tests of love and duty across society.
PAZO ointment promises to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. The advertisement claims relief is guaranteed and offers a 50 cent price.
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