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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
2
An extended, fragmented column discusses early 1909 receptions, tariff talk, and elections with musings on Ohio, Iowa roads, and national figures. It references Burton, Taftlaye, and Francis J. leney, plus local notes on road dragging in Owasa and public reactions to politics, Prohibition and fashion, ending with satirical jabs at grooming and public figures.
A compact summary notes several historical dates with mixed incidents including the 1620 Pilgrims observing their first Sabbath in Plymouth, plus scattered references to military actions, births, deaths, and political events across years such as 1776 1786 1819 1829 1882. The fragmentary list mentions General Montgomery, Commodore Wayne, John Lester Wallack, and Leon Gambetta in a retrospective style.
Frederick Courtney Selous the famed hunter and explorer born in London on December 31 1851. He left England for South Africa in 1872 and spent years roaming South Central Africa collecting specimens and elephant hunting while guiding early expeditions.
The ad claims thousands of 12 year old girls learn to bake lemon chocolate or coconut custard pies using OUR PIE Preparation. For 10 cents a 2 pie package, directions guarantee success, prompting buyers to tell friends about delicious pies. If grocers run out, order direct No. 3.
Washington reports a government run rescue station for miners to be set up at Urbana Illinois in coordination with the University of Illinois. trained mining engineers will staff stations to aid in mine disasters across districts and prevent waste while exploring new oxygen helmets and rescue gear for gas and smoke filled mines.
New Year at the White House will open doors at 4 0 clock with the vice president cabinet diplomatic corps judiciary Congress and others to be received in order then Navy Army and Marine officers and district officials. The morning hours will extend into the afternoon as well.
A prominent Lincoln county farmer in Eden township faced a $3,000 cost when carcasses from 250 hogs died of hog cholera were buried to burn away disease risk. The blaze, fueled by hog remains, consumed fuel cost and disrupted daily life as the community notes and lodge dues continue. The article also mentions local social updates and the upcoming International Auto Show in New York.
A scattered update notes a rumor of Harry Gasper’s fall, dismissed as non fatal, while Fosgate of Jacksonville plans to resign as president and director of the Jacksonville club with Fred Randall a potential successor. The major leagues will draft from minors only between September 1 and 15. North Carolina and Mississippi move to dry or restricted sale laws as midnight nears and legal changes take effect.
Sioux City clerks report a defamation action arising from a Mapleton Press article. Dr Van Buren Knott and Dr Krause faced suit for 2500 dollars for alleged injury and treatment to Mrs Krause. A prior judgment favored the doctors, with trial slated as Monona County Court convenes January 4 in Onawa.
A Callaway Nebraska druggist reported a stubborn kidney disease case improving after ten months on Fulton's Renal Compound. He urged others to consider the remedy, claiming it as first and only cure for inflamed kidneys and noting local agents and bi monthly recovery bulletins.
Washington December 81 Congressmen Dawson of Iowa proposes public participation in the Lincoln anniversary celebration by establishing a commemorative postage stamp series issued by the government. He plans to introduce a joint resolution when Congress reconvenes to support the project.
West Union farmer Lambert sues for damages claiming distress and injury from a Milwaukee Road train whistle. He alleges the railroad’s engines frightened his mule team and caused loss, seeking 46 900 dollars in damages.
The town council passed an ordinance permitting anyone to run a skating rink or public dance hall while prohibiting fortune tellers and clairvoyants. Johnson, who holds an existing license to operate a rink, faces a misdemeanor under the new rules following an altercation involving Spencer Ded and others.
Des Moines reports the Salvation Army taking preliminary steps for a large lodging project. A proposed hotel would offer 1000 beds with sleeping quarters available at one cent per night, aimed at aiding central Iowa’s poor. Officials indicate the plan mirrors successful trials in other cities.
Mrs Josephine Coulson aged 22 years living in the south part of Calhoon county begins teething anew after years of wearing false teeth. A local dentist found the gums in the throes of teething with three front teeth already showing white and coming in. Abs Coulson is very feeble and may not live to complete a full set of molars.
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