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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
2
The piece critiques a long serving governor whose five year term has yielded little reform. It compares promises to a tale of a misfit inventor who fails to deliver, noting repeated attempts to do great things ended with minimal results and a public sense of underachievement. It questions extending the term to seven years, suggesting continued failure.
The piece denounces campaign tactics by Cummins supporters and allies accusing them of character assassination to secure endorsement. It argues that the governor’s third term claim is self serving, claiming no real change since five years ago and warning against corporate influence.
Secretary Shaw’s Waterloo address is hailed as a powerful defense of Roosevelt Republicanism. He avoided sharp attacks on Gov. Cummins, emphasized growth under Republican policies, and urged continued tariff support. Audience reaction was broadly positive, with many praising the patriotic tone and clear stance for party principles over individual rivalry.
A fragment accuses a candidate of pursuing a third term solely to save face and mask self-serving motives. The speaker dismisses the dashed claim of concern for the people as mere pretense, portraying the effort as a calculated political ploy.
The article discusses the Cummins movement in Iowa as a one man movement distinct from Roosevelt’s tariff stance. It portrays Cummins as pressuring for immediate tariff revision and federal rate setting while opposing Dingley, urging Canadian reciprocity, and targeting Republican delegates aligned with his faction. It argues the effort serves leader interests over public and party aims, predicting failure and urging East Waterloo to back anti third party trends at the county convention.
A Cummins supporter writes to report a change after hearing Secretary Shaw. He reports Roosevelt has not urged tariff revision in any messages or speeches. He now argues with Cummins over tariff agitation and urges laborers to side with Roosevelt, Shaw, and Congress to protect wages and jobs.
The piece attacks Governor Cummins and allied state officers for pursuing self interested aims in Waterloo, alleging their actions undermine duties and promote reform rhetoric. It calls Waterloo citizens to resent the behavior and oppose Cummins in the upcoming vote.
Albert B. Cummins, long time governor, pushes renomination with a months long stump effort. He mobilizes state employees to tour counties and makes direct appeals to voters, prompting criticism of using the state house for political ends.
The piece contrasts President McKinley’s reserve in campaigning with Governor Cummins who seeks to leverage office to push a seven year term. It notes McKinley’s reluctance to stump for renomination and Cummins’ use of office prestige to influence sentiment. The discussion outlines differences between Cummins, McKinley, and the late William McKinney.
The chief machinist vows to campaign across Story and Blackhawk counties to defend the seven year term and potential senatorship. He risks public demand for renomination, saying he will beg for votes to sustain reform efforts in the east side park tonight.
The text questions Cummins stance claiming Roosevelt era principles. It argues the public should reject any claim that Cummins represents Roosevelt and demands a direct Roosevelt quote to sustain such pretensions. It emphasizes resisting misrepresentation of the president.
A long critique argues Senator La Follette failed Iowa visit plans for Gov. Cummins, citing a Washington lecture tour and Hamlet as reasons. It condemns Cummins campaign tactics, praises Roosevelt and others, and contrasts press positions. It ends with a cold remedy ad and notes its sale by druggists.
A damaged printed note claims W. I. Rawla of Hells Tena fought chronic nasal catarrh for two decades. The writer says applying Bucken's Arties Salve relieved swelling and soreness, which disappeared and did not return, praising a salve from Wansler Bros. Also touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a preventive for diseases, 35 cents, tea or tablets.
Seismologist Milas drives golf ball across Victoria during Hastings, while a British clock collector in Portsea earns fame from seventy grandfather clocks. A newborn prince Gustavus Adolphus Osten Frederick Arthur Edmund is born, earning the title duke of Westerbothen. French scientist Daulnoy studies high altitude eye sensitivity. Bertha Fowler, 12, clocks 2:30 on a Hambletonian pacer at Lewiston fairgrounds, guided by a father owning fast horses. Salvation Army sister Solone Du edits London youth publications. Detroit council approves 20000 for free baths as Equal Suffrage activists urge action. Philander Knox splits time between Miami fishing and avid reading, devouring about 50 magazines yearly.
Marion Mason a prominent Linn county resident died at his home near Center Point after a long illness. The notice notes his standing in the community and many friends, with no further details on circumstances or survivors provided.
An extended Rexall ad touts Mucu-Tone as a scientific, reliable remedy for general debility and catarrh. It claims rapid effects, a money back guarantee, and cites Mrs Beauregard's testimonial of marked recovery after long failure with other tonics.
E. J. Murphy of the Cummings Commission Co reports that crop conditions have improved in Iowa in the past ten days. He notes corn and oats are advancing, replanting in bad spots, and an expected banner crop could surpass last year.
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