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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1906

Page

2

Chrome Park Chautauqua Hall Shines As Audience Grows

Waterloo Reporter notes a seating capacity of about six thousand for the new Chautauqua assembly building. Report highlights modern architecture, clear acoustics, and the park’s beautification. The piece praises the venue as a picturesque, climate friendly retreat drawing large crowds. Subscriptions for the daily paper are listed.

Jseum Chautauqua Yeas Mall Ly Voloa Haus

Change of Address policy for paper subscribers

Subscribers ordering a change of address must provide both old and new addresses. The notice ensures delivery continuity by identifying the prior residence and the new destination. This requirement applies to all subscription types and must be submitted in writing to the circulation department.

Waterloo Chautauqua Ends With Notable Growth

Waterloo wraps a successful season linking the Chautauqua with a Bible institute. The event drew wide attention nationwide, boosted by strong programs, social enrichment, and active leadership including Secretary See-Comb and a cooperative board. Attendance rose, grounds were improved, and visitors were kept comfortable to ensure lasting impact.

Razing of Buildings and Colfax Assembly Plans

Razing of several structures marks urban modernization in Waterloo with the Emerson schoolhouse and other landmarks torn down for riverfront improvement. Epworth League Assembly at Colfax draws Iowa visitors August 1 to 18. Rock Island Lines offers round trips from July 31 to August 13 with speakers such as J L Zwickey and Bishop Hartzell among others.

Waterloo Mire Emerson School W. W. McFarlane West Fourth Fleet Mitt Alte

A Healing Gospel Praise for Electric Bitters

The Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belaix Ga proclaims Electric Bitters a god send to mankind claiming it cured his back and joint problems and physical collapse. He says two miles of walking became three miles in an hour and feels like a new man. A remedy for weakness stomach liver and kidney complaints sold under guarantee by Wangler Bros drug store at 50 cents.

J. CG. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belaix Ga Wangler Bros. Drug Store EB. Burhans G. B. Burhans Carliste Genter Bishop Griswold Iowa Atreley Wangler Bros Bras Dy Broa Westveer& Brenneck

Low Summer Touriste Rates Set by Chicago Great Western

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at about half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Sale June 1 to September 30 with final return limit October 1. Inquiries to any company agent or J P Elmer, Paul, Minn.

Chicago Great Western Railway Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Wyoming Michigan J. P. Elmer

War on Consumption Promises Foley Honey and Tar Cure

Public health notice extols a nationwide effort against consumption and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe, certain remedy for coughs and colds. The genuine product is said to come in a yellow package and is advertised as a risk-free preventive. Sold by Wangler Bros, Brady Bros, and Westveer and Brenneck in Taw Tes.

Folay Foley Wangler Bros Brady Bros Westveer & Brenneck

Republican State Convention Travel Rates Des Moines

Des Moines hosts the Republican State Convention with Rock Island Times offering one fare from all Iowa points, except where a lower rate applies. Tickets on sale July 30 and August 1, with refunds honored through August 1. G Far ter, Divisions Passenger Agent, 7-84.

Rock Island Itnes Iowa

Water Supply Study Links Typhoid to Shallow Wells

A Waterloo Iowa report details a typhoid outbreak traced to near north Jefferson Street and nearby wells. Testing across 36 samples shows city artesian wells free of bacteria, while shallow wells with stone casings near privies show contamination risks. recommendations include abandoning shallow wells, connecting to the city system, and disinfecting patient waste.

City Health Officer Abluwa Waterloo the Water Co Tews City Iowa Jeferson Street Jefferson Street State Board of Health N_ Hitchcock Third Street Nou A.c.svonu Commercial Street Ft. Dorchenwald Railroat Colon Bach Iowa Dairy Separator Co Than Mr. Wancock Wany G. A. Sheridan W. Second Street W. E McChesney Harry Nanwen H.W. Althouse Althouse J. J. Dunnwald Jefferson St Frank Harry Daniels Defferson Street Batteria Per ‘Ee J. B. Young Bluff Street Perce John Miller Emma Williams Lincoln Park City Water Artisian City St. River West Logan Avenue Mr. Bemis Argyle Street J. F. Klingeman Park Avenue Dr. Crouse Dr. Mack City Water Company Ghallow Awell Ness Henry Albert Enon Cedar River

Itinerant tragedy and county fair plans in Iowa

The page reports a fatality from whooping cough related to Cedar Rapids, a planned big shoot at Arnold's Park under Okoboji Gun club auspices, and the Marshall county fair set for September with speakers totaling $4,500. It notes a mastodon tooth find near Centerville, a lightning strike on Pete Axom's Goldfield home, and various local notices including unions, elections, and educational efforts. The piece mentions notable figures and events across Iowa communities.

Rock Jnland Croamig Arnold's Park Melvin Okoboji Gun Club Epworth Taday Geeulon Colfax Marshall County

Turbine mills to power Iowa State University campus

Four new 100-horse power turbine mills are under manufacture in Dubuque for Iowa State University. The units will be installed on the Iowa River bank to generate electricity for campus use under a contract specifying a high type of turbine. Secretary Taft regrets unable to attend Grand Army reunion events in Des Moines.

Dubuque Iowa State University Iowa River Taft Hag Grand Army Grand Army National of Philippine Veterans Des Moines Minneapo Rock Island Fara Minneapolis St. Paul Jno G. Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe cases and may act as a cure when taken promptly. Sold by Wangler Bros Brady Bros and Westvoer Hrennecit.

Foley Wangler Bros Brady Bros Westvoer & Hrennecit

Modest Claims and Service Claims by Maxim Gun Inventor

A historical note recalls Maxim presenting his gun to a judges committee and claiming power far below expectation. The trial yielded an empirical shift toward cautious praise of Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad asserts the remedy cures diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains with a long track record of success and lists druggists as sellers.

Maxim

Local Grocers Ad List Prices from Murphy Store

A concise price list from Murphy shows Fancy New Honey per pound, Fancy Tomatoes per two pound can, Egg-O-See per package, Flag Brand Salmon per can, Delicious Smoked Ham and Finest quality Bacon priced. The ad notes other groceries with similar pricing and signs off with Murphy at the end.

Murphy

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