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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Excerpt shows Waterloo Iowa newspaper masthead Malt Parrott & Sons with editor Parrot and daily subscription rates. Includes postal mailing details and registration as second class matter.
The piece blends scattered phrases about Panama affairs a joke on Santa Claus and a Waley route, reflections on press and politics. It echoes contemporary quips about Chicago progress horseless city and phrases from Bryan about continuing in politics for twenty years amid party dynamics.
Death notice for Robert W. Sackett of Fort Dodge recalls his generous, jovial nature and Elks ties in Waterloo. Other items discuss national events, suffrage jokes, labor remarks by Gompers, Venezuelan diplomacy, prison reform ideas, and a note on Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh.
Nearly all religious groups in Waterloo have set Christmas events with Santa Claus, trees, cantatas, and special services. Churches listed include Evangelical Association, Christ Episcopal, St Joseph's Catholic, First Lutheran, Westminster, Christian Church, United Presbyterian, Calvary Baptist, First Presbyterian, First M E, Grace M E, St Paul M E, and others with programs, choirs, solos, processions, and a Christmas tree distribution for children.
J. H. Farrell issues December 22 bulletin listing contracts with Jacksonville Burlington Quincy Kewanee and Central Association Umpire WM. Shocktey terms accepted for various players including Arch Hill and Shortgrope Anderson. Trade talk and franchise rumors about Waterloo and changes in leagues spark debate while Waterloo defends management and local units prepare for Christmas closures.
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