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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
Waterloo Iowa postal notice lists subscription prices per month and per year for carriers. Rates include six months and yearly in advance options with post office class designation noted.
The Mason City gathering featured Governor Cumming promoting his push to join the United States Senate, portraying the move as a duty to the public. He defends his record, argues for the change, and hints at personal sacrifice, while critics question the impact on Iowa’s governance and policy.
A dated compilation lists events and births from 179% to 1906 including John Fairfield born and died 1847, Nathaniel Banks born in 1811 and died 1894, Andrew Jackson's attempted assassination in 1834, the ironclad Monitor launched in 1862, Jules Grevy elected in 1879, and other notes. It also covers General J Warren Keiter born in Clark County Ohio in 1836, his Civil War service, political career, and repeated Congress terms.
A fragmented 1909 op-ed questions public service ages and Iowa governance. It ridicules a senator Cummins and Progressive influence, arguing tenure harms state finances and leadership, urging removal of political satellites and reform to avoid fiscal ruin.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of No 228 8th reports cure of acute indigestion with Electric Bitters. She says it invigorates the system purifies the blood and aids female weakness. Sold at Wangler Bros drug store for 500.
An ad promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills to prevent liver and bowel trouble and malaria. It claims pills purify the system and are sold for 26 cents at Wanglar Bros drug store. Another line touts Hollis ters Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for exhausted mothers, priced 35 cents for tea or tablets at Wangier Bros.
In Atlantic Iowa on January 30 rents for farm land climbed beyond the usual four dollars per acre with offers up to three fifty in the south of the county. A record price of four hundred dollars per acre was paid for fifteen acres near the cemetery by Milfort Myers who will use it as a homestead. the land was well improved with fruit and farmed soil.
In Carraville the savings run on First National tests faith of Eunice Ware and Sydney Ware. Cyrus Ware returns to the bank, reconciles with Joshua Whitehead, and deposits about 108000 dollars as the young couple prepare to wed, while the old feud gives way to family of the next generation.
A clock repairer warns amateurs avoid tinkering with clocks as it risks ruin. Unwinding a mainspring is dangerous without proper tools and expertise. A spring trailer helps control long eight day clock springs to prevent accidents and damage.
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