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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

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The President's Income Compared To Other Riches

A critical look discusses presidential salary of 50000 dollars yearly against vast private earnings like Hammond at one million dollars annually. It notes extensive perquisites total beyond salary including travel funds, housing, servants, and lavish china service, arguing the president should be nearer the people despite large wealth disparities.

United States White House Nouparell Guggenheime John Hays Hammond Hammond Iisuranes Paul Morton Naion Lfe Bryat Bryan

Tree Troubles and Bronze Birch Borer Menace

Davenport residents face rampant birch disease as bronze birch borer ravages ornamental trees. Officials urge urgent action with drastic measures: cut and burn infected tops to save healthy trees, a method endorsed by a Davenport academy science curator amid widespread damage to hundreds of birch trees.

Davenport Devonport Academy of Science Authority

Birch pest warnings and civic notes in Davenport era

A Davenport report warns how the birch trees face beetle threats, urging preservation of healthy specimens and sacrifices to save as many as possible. The column also jokes on bread politics, editors’ Denver visit, local mischief and reform talks, plus a health ad for a stomach remedy and a farm accident in Oakville.

Notice of Meat Market Closing Times in July and August

On Monday July 20 1908 the undersigned close their meat markets at 6 19 p m every evening except Saturdays during July and August Franks C Krueger J Wittick F H McMillan Malcolm Wright F EB McStay and others signatories announce this schedule change for their establishments in the city.

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Waterloo Reporter praises civic improvement work and city salons

The Waterloo Reporter editors commend the June 13 issue as a model edition promoting clean city living and civic betterment. It highlights ladies' clubs leadership, reproduction of portraits, articles on municipal advertising, and past improvements, with plans for August coverage of civic efforts and school flowers.

Waterloo Matt. Parrott Sony L. G. Parrott W. F. Parrott Hantar Campelen Avery Olongs F Vlyla Nteriy Society Womenie’cluben Adies Fe National Hiditorial Association Matt, Parrott Association United States St.Paul's Musileipal Pranston North Hind Cartwriaht Fox New ‘York Evanston Thore Elvan Walton

Household Reform for Better Homes and Minds

A call for women to elevate home life through careful cooking, order, and education. Emphasizes dignity in domestic work, practical economy, and the moral and social value of a well-run household as a foundation for national progress. Recognizes love of family, nutrition, and simplicity as core ideals.

Angel

Lemon pie mix promise to 12 year olds

An advertisement claims a pie preparation makes lemon chocolate or coconut custard pies easy for girls. It urges buying a 22 pie package for 10 cents and sharing with friends, noting failure is impossible and offering to locate a supplier if needed.

Small Concerns Exploit Skyscraper Image In New York

July reports show dubious firms printing pretentious Home Office claims from tiny downtown spaces, while new amusements lure crowds at Palisades Park and Coney Island. Roof sleepers and antique fire engines fade as high pressure mains roll out. Subway door changes aim to reduce injuries, and walking stunts draw bets as roping scandals surface in agency ads.

New York Peoula Jew Lagen Thair Singer Sukscrapera Gotham Chambers Twenty-third Streets Fourth Avenue Coney Island Blondin

Facts and Fancies of Latest Fashions

New York July 17 The Charlotte Corday hat is popular for summer wear. Lace coats with light Mouseling de Gore lining and green, blue, and lavender tones appear. Dresses feature Greek key patterns, striped borders, and tunics with Empire waists. Lingerie blouses use Valenciennes embroidery, and two piece linen suits with coral or cream color accents are seen. Florence Fairbanks reports fashion notes and color trends.

New York Charlotte Corday Hat Young Coateas Mae Florence Fairbanks

Peruna Promises Cure for Long-Standing Catarrh

Evanston resident Mise Sophix Kittlened reports twenty-five years of catarrh and a persistent cough improved after using Peruna. She claims the tonic cured her throat pain and cough, endorsing Peruna tablets as a convenient form and noting Manalin as an ideal laxative.

Evanston Critens Parana Man-a-lin

This Date in History July Highlights Through Time

July entries note events from 1628 Kirke defeating Roquemont to the Gulf of St Lawrence and 1883 Sobieski armies defeating Turks at Vienna. 1805 Marlborough defeats French near Tireleont. 1864 Lincoln calls for 600000 more volunteers. 1907 Philadelphia parade heat tolls.

Kirke Austen Bogurt Eg Wagner Lincoln Philadelphia

Mayor Tom L Johnson Birthday Chronicle

The article notes the 64th birthday of Tom L Johnson, long time Cleveland mayor and famed single tax advocate. Born July 18, 1854 in Georgetown, Kentucky, he moved with his family to Indiana and Kentucky before settling in Cleveland. He rose from streetcar clerk to financier, served in Congress from 1889 to 1895, and became Cleveland mayor in 1901, earning a reputation as an honest reformer dedicated to the common people's rights.

Tom L. Johnson Tom Loftus Johnson Cleveland Deoover Cotrade Georgetown Indiana Kentucky Louisville Congress Hig

This Date in History July 19 Highlights

An OCR snippet lists events on July 19 across years including the capture of Constantinople, Bodleian Library foundation, American victory at Paulus Hook, and notable births and deaths. It references Alexander Dalla Bache, Samuel Colt, and historical notes on the U S Coast Survey, the Nautilus, and presidential events.

Constantinople Oxford Paulus Hook Alexander Dalla Bache Moneer Philadelphia Newport United States Nautilua Lee Samuel ‘Colt Aventor The Rrevolver Hartford Conn Bolerand Canal Hayth Alger

Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha Born July 1884 Birthday Note

Charles Edward the present reigning Duke of Saxe Coburg Gothe was born July 49 1884 the son of Leopold Duke of Albany and Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont He is not in the direct line of succession and became Duke after Alfreds death while studying at Bonn He pursued law science political economy and history to prepare for duties.

Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Charles Edward Leopold Duke of Albany Helena

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