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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
4
A Washington County style roundup covers A Lauritres returning from Minneapolis after a Cement Products association convention, new occupancy at Pieber block, visits from J A Utter and C F London, church and school notes, business travels, and social events across Waterloo.
A Waterloo reader reports that Doan's Kidney Pills eased her kidney related backache after trying ordinary remedies. The testimonial cites purchase at local druggists and notes Foster Milbury Co as U S agents with Mr. Dean’s Kidney Pills advertised for sale.
The text warns that many children are poisoned and weakened by certain cough syrups given by mothers. It promotes Old Folley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs croup and related troubles and claims it is the only prominent medicine containing opiate or similar ingredients. The excerpt lists Bitner Ow Wangler Bros and Tadd as publishers.
In Des Moines a record Iowa State Traveling Men's association convention with 25 000 members elected officers. L C Deets of Des Moines as Secretary Treasurer J W Hill of Des Moines as Vice President and directors E J Concannon TP M Langen W A Tucker A B Cobb and R A Gunn all of Des Moines. Attendance topped 1300 votes cast signaling a decisive administration victory amid hundreds of visitors. An amendment to the constitution was defeated in a raucous session.
Ad copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as prevention against pneumonia la grippe and consumption. Claims quick dosing wards off fatal illness and urges timely treatment with the product from W. Milner Co. Wangler Brow Tort.
Attorney General W. Mullan analyzes state law on discrimination by the State Life Insurance Company of Indiana. He discusses an aged twenty nine to twenty year policy with retroactive dating and reserve dividends, arguing the plan may violate Section 1782 by unequal footing and improper inducements. The case contrasts 1903 entry against 1898 polices, noting potential overcharges and rebates. The discussion centers on legality and fairness of the companys pricing and dating methods.
The document argues that the policy issued by the State Site Insurance Company of Indiana discriminates between insured persons in violation of statute. It urges the Insurance Department to prohibit the policy, require reformation, and compel the company to cancel affected policies and refund premiums to policyholders.
The Waterloo Baseball association faced a setback as the Fisher block owners refused the lease for a carnival venue to raise funds for the Town State League team. Despite prior assurances detailing entertainment including dancing raffles, Sunday opponents influenced renters to oppose the event, leaving the group scrambling for suitable spaces amid scarce options.
Rev Noah Garwick, pastor of the Christian church in this city, will lead the organization of a new Christian denomination church in Cedar Falls next Sunday with about forty members. Services will be held in a Main street building. Rev Gatwick has preached there biweekly and plans a Washburn church soon as interest grows. At present only Waterlass has a Christian church society in the county.
The court recorded a verdict for William Clark in the sum of 1541 with costs of 336 20 after a nine member jury trial. The case T K Elliott vs Wi McElhinney and Thos Cascaten Jr was set for trial after five days for pleading on Friday. A E Russet and Rena Russell sought custody decree modification hearing set for February 1 at 2 00 p.m.
Real estate transfers for the past week total 43 800 with month totals of 177 088 for three weeks and forecasts suggesting the month may surpass three million and approach four million dollars. Names listed include G H Hansan engineer now recovering in Lima Ohio and Foley's Kidney Cure endorsement by a reader.
Charles F. Todd who left his home Friday was found Saturday afternoon near Hudson by his brother in this city. He walked long distances and, after rest, regained his health and memory. A letter from Ray Kemp of Angola, Ind praised Foley's Honey and Tar for treating grippe, noting two small bottles cured his family’s illness.
Attorney A B Switzer will address the Parlor Reading Circle in Cedar Falls at the Dr Nima home this evening. He will discuss his Philippine island experiences, the future of the islands under U S possession, and speak from a pro U S perspective, noting his time there after the war and insights from the Taft commission. He asserts the educated natives favor continued American governance.
Mr and Mrs C I McCoy who left near Plainfield for a Kansas farm two years ago visited in the city over Sunday with Mr and Mrs W H Barges and Miss Mabel McCoy on Vine street. They tried Kansas but prefer Iowa and have sold the Kansas farm seeking a new Iowa location. McCoy asserts Iowa winters are rough but the soil and climate yield reliable rewards for farmers, better than any other country he has seen.
Dr McCauley, alleged to have administered morphine to Stafford M Keenan before his death, was arrested for violating the medical practice act by practicing without a registered certificate in Black Hawk County. A court hearing was held before Judge B J Howrey, with no bond posted as the case moves to the state board of examiners to consider license revocation upon incompetence findings.
At 12 30 Sunday Jan 21 Willan Knowles and Alice Wilson married at the groom's Wateroo home. Niece Ly Doxey served as matron of honor and Irani Doxey was best man. The bride wore cream cashmere. matron wore black ail. About thirty relatives from Cedar Fally and Waterloo attended and offered congratulations. Reverend Stauffacher performed the ceremony.
Supt. Charles Eliott notes that the list of questions for the teaching diploma examinations has been mailed. High interest is shown and it is likely two large classes will sit the exams. June 3 Braintree, St Paul.
Royal Baking Powder Co of New York sponsors a breakfast luncheon or tea event. Broad invite lists attendees and program details for a social gathering in the city.
The report from Cummings Commission includes hog cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges with market edges turning higher for hogs. It lists prices for cattle and sheep plus a long list of grain and commodity quotes. It also covers the Iowa College Baseball Schedule announcing dates for April to June games at Iowa City Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Grinnell Mt. Vernon and Ames.
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