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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
2
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In a spirited House Ways and Means hearing the tax ferret industry faced repeal efforts. Representative Epyerson from Wapello urged passage while opponents argued the system drains money from the state and benefits ferrets more than the public. Some supported a registry approach to tax mortgages, asserting fairness and potential revenue gains.
The eleventh eruption of the Buirnt Lake Beacon declares opposition to Hon. Geo. Perkins for the Iowa governor nomination. It criticizes his orthodox stance and calls Perkins a suspect, arguing the Beacon is the conscience of no single faction while potentially aiding him elsewhere.
A letter argues against Perkins portraying him as not corrupt yet for sale, unpatriotic yet loyal to friends, urging readers to fear factionalism and a creed that values loyalty over integrity, suggesting public duty is sacrificed for factional aims.
Blackhawk county lawyers back creating a northern Iowa federal district division centered in Waterloo. Plan envisions ten counties including Worth Mitchell Floyd Butler Grundy Blackhawk Bremer Chickasaw Fayette and Buchanan with Sioux City Fort Dodge Dubuque and Cedar Rapids existing divisions. Cedar Rapids Republican notes redistricting trend as local push grows.
A fragmented ad warns against neglecting a cough or cold and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection against serious bronchial or lung issues. Brand names Foley's and Bitner Co. are mentioned among others in the damaged text.
February weather and celestial events attract local interest as Ground Hog Day on February 2 prompts clouds or clear skies, while a February 5 lunar eclipse will be visible in North America if conditions cooperate. Observers anticipate the sun or moon’s shadow and the emergence of the satellite from Earth's shadow.
Roy Kemp of Angela Indiana writes that four weeks in bed with influenza yielded no relief from physicians or remedies until Foley’s Honey and Tar cured him. He says the medicine is now a family staple and warns against substitutes.
State news briefs report contracts for county ditch filling, new National Bank of Malvern with $59,000 capital, plans for a Parochial school in Fonda, and a rising elevator initiative among farmers near Hinton. Other items cover public works in Canton, a mad dog scare in Town City, a proposed Elliott canning factory, and Marquis County testimony, plus burglaries, fires, and a fatal shooting near Eldon.
The notice warns that children are poisoned by opiate-containing cough syrups and promotes Tarta, Foley's Honey and Tar, and other nonopiate remedies as safer options.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through April 17 to select states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mexico Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Tennessee Texas Wyoming and Virginia. Similar rates apply to points in Alberta Canada Northwest Territories Manitoba Montana Western Ontario on March and April Tuesdays with details from A E Ham ticket agent Hast Water loo Tata.
Nashville Tenn Web 28th to May 4th. The Rork Island offers flat rate plus $2 from points on its Line to Nashville for this meeting. Tickets on sale Feb 25 to 22h. For full information contact nearest ticket agent or write Juo. & Former Division Passenger Agent Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Travel to Jounty and surrounding towns on a limited weekly schedule with sales every Saturday and Sunday until April 1, 1906. Returns Geo the following Monday. Low rates to other points, sales every Friday. For details contact agent A. E. Ham.
A Western Teacher article by J Laylander highlights Waterloo Iowa as a rival to factory cities of Indiana and Ohio. It credits two factors brains and money, a handful of persistent leaders, and strong rail and manufacturing links for rapid growth. The piece praises Waterloo’s educational system, new school buildings, and a high number of teachers while chronicling historic development and suburban expansion.
The Waterloo area debates adding robust manual training, praising H. H. Savage’s leadership and urging modern courses. A former state normal and university graduate with Harvard and Chicago studies is highlighted as best suited to implement the program and benefit Waterloo.
A fragmented OCR list highlights various notable figures from politics, music, academia, industry, and science. It mentions Jaier K Polk, a Polk descendant. Zerkowitz's book on American commerce from a Hungarian viewpoint. Princess Ba Buitenburg linked to the Spanish royal match. Harvard philosopher lectures drawing crowds. Steven Baird’s copper welding claim. Judge Paynter’s Kentucky ascent. Elgar’s Covent Garden honor. Payne’s posthumous portrait via a six-volume set. Rev. Dr. Pitzer’s 38th pastorate anniversary. Sir George Gibb’s London railways role. Senator Ackerman’s stamp collection entry. G H Vansen’s kidney recovery. and other brief notices.
A 1905 briefing by Rear Admiral Stainey highlights wireless telegraphy as vital for maritime safety. Instances include lightships, wrecks, and rescues along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Guantanamo Bay, with reports from Newport and Commander Greaves noting improved response and fewer disasters.
An old advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy absolutely harmless for children and warns mothers that it contains no harmful ingredients. Marketed nationwide by druggists, the copy emphasizes safety and general effectiveness.
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