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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
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Waterloo mourns William I Wingworth a valued citizen and former city council member. He was a precise capable businessman and a steady public servant whose life reflected constructive effort and devotion to Waterloo’s upbuilding. His death ends a steady personal friendship and a lasting example for the community. The obituary notes his social generosity church work and influence in local affairs and hints at broader concerns about state administration and finances.
Spirit Lake Iowa council weighs private sale or lease of the town heating plant to ease municipal losses and high debt service. A citizens committee drafts acceptable terms while potential buyers prepare offers as discussions aim to protect town interests and possibly seek a public vote.
A plain discussion of colds and their potential progress to serious illness, warning that neglect can lead to pneumonia or bronchitis. It endorses Peruna as a home remedy at first symptoms and cites reports in files. Also notes a special announcement about the National Pure Food and Drug Law and Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for coughs and lung troubles.
Dick Staley hires Marion Wadleigh to transform his home after a bad wallpaper shock. Her professional help turns into companionship as the work progresses. Marion and Dick grow closer, and he finally proposes with a solitaire after months of careful planning.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo NY says he cured a terrible cold sore with Bucklin’s Army Salve applying once daily for two days. He states every trace disappeared. Sold under guarantee at Wangler Bros drug store.
Washington forecasts a busy political week with Democrats and populists holding key state conventions in Kansas Oklahoma Iowa while Taft and Hogan plan regional appearances. Governor Hughes appears in Chicago at a Union League banquet and independence league leaders may meet there. The Southern Cotton association convenes in Dallas to discuss the cotton market and outlook.
The newest linen colors are light blue leaf green pink and grey with pure white cotton edging. Collars feature delicate color work in up and down lines circles or dots. Frilled hats are worn with color accents matching cuffs and collars. A notable gown at five o'clock tea in Atlantic blue voile featured a surplice front, white lace, and long wrinkled sleeves. A matching blue coat trimmed with Russian embroidery and blue silk faced in blue completed the ensemble. The blue hat with a large feather finished the look.
Two calf-raising methods are discussed for high priced lands: hand feeding and letting the dam raise them. The article covers feeding rates, transition from whole to skim milk, use of skim milk from creameries, grain and hay rations, cleanliness of feed, use of dried blood as a supplement, and equipment like stanchions and feeding boxes. It warns about udder inflammation, coccidiosis risks, and proper shelter, water, and sanitation to prevent disease and stress during winter and pasture transitions.
February seventeenth anecdotes recount notable births and events across centuries. From Branels, Duke of Guise, dying in 1563 to Miles Standish becoming Plymouth captain, and to later royal ties involving the Duchess of Albany and European houses, the entry surveys births, deaths, marriages, and tense moments in state affairs.
A large crowd attended the closing out sale of Wm. Schultz on Friday. Col. Phifer distributed packages to buyers while bidders aimed for high prices. Cows sold from 43 to 46 dollars per head. corn fetched 6 cents. oats 41 2 cents. Schultz expressed pleasure as the totals topped his expectations by over 300 dollars.
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