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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1908

Page

2

Waterloo Reporter notices and editorials from Waterloo Iowa

The Waterloo Reporter reports the death of Fred L. Boynton a Waterloo businessman and civic figure mourned by the community. The La Porte city article recalls Mayor Hayz plete’s sudden death during carnival week and notes his public service and respected leadership.

Fred L. Boynton Waterloo Lfe Waterloo Busi- Business Ness Reles Corn Belt Laporte Hayzplete

Plant corn now for late planting and strong fall yields

Colonel Richard Sarlis urges farmers in Indiana to plant corn through late June and into early July even in sloughs and low spots. He argues warm fall weather could produce fair, well matured corn. Estimates suggest prices ranging from 60 to 90 cents per bushel depending on crop size. Cascarils cure bodily ills. A. O. Smith Drug Co. 25. The only money check pill on the market. 67-2b

Richard Sarlis Indiana A. O. Smith Drug Co

Republican ticket set for Iowa convention in Waterloo

The primaries leave only Uutke to attend the state convention in Waterloo on June 21. The slate ratified includes Allison for US Senate, Anderson and Anundson for Presidential Electors, Carroll for Governor, Glare for Lieutenant Governor, Hayward for Secretary of State, Burakly for Auditor, Morrow for Treasurer, Byers for Attorney General, Riggs for Superintendent, Freely for Representative, Shores for Sheriff, Hoxie for County Attorney, Moore for Superintendent of Schools, and Waterbury for Coroner. Waterloo reel of shock as two prominent businessmen die within hours, C D Wangler and J H Wo brother.

Uutke Temchine Waterloo Wangter Chealts Wangler Jdhd Wosband

This Date in History Highlights Various History Events

A collection of historical notes for June dates listing monarchies formed and dissolved battles notable deaths and births. Entries cover Aragon 1085 Edward the Black Prince 178 Edward II, Arauja rein independence 1173 Thomas Paine 1809 Porter 1412 and other events through 1861 1876 1954 and 1804.

Aragon Edward the Black Prince Edward II England Araujeania South America Spain Thomas Paine David D. Porter WY. S. Navy Chester Washington, D. C Natches Miss Tennessee Union George Sand Noah Haynes Swayne Lincoln U. S.supreme Court New York Ciy Virginia

Brackett Massachusetts' longtime governor born in Bradford

Massachusetts' oldest living ex governor John Quincey Adams Brackett born June 1894 in Bradford New Hampshire. Harvard graduate admitted to the bar practiced law in Massachusetts. Republican leader served in Boston council state house lieutenant governor and governor 1889 to 1895.

John Quincey Adams Brackett Massachusetts Bradford N. H Harvard University Boston Massachussets Brackett Republican Party

Four Day Work Week Notice Shocks Central Shops

Illinois Central shop employees faced a sudden cut to four days and eight hours per week with orders said to come from headquarters. The change follows months of nine hour days and six day weeks, leaving workers surprised as the total weekly hours drop to 32, the smallest in the city. The article also notes various local social and travel updates around Fort Dodge.

Illinois Central Central G. Rohrback Fort Dodge Fred, Hellman Susie Goswiller Dubuque Agnes Ford John Brunner North Dakota Sadie Rapps Arthur Aulman Des Moines Iowa Falis and Northern Railroad Iowa Falls Wm. Yordy Engineer Crockett L. W. Marker Elkhart Ind East End Babcock TB. Catlin P. H. Sullivan Wiramen Griffith Thompson Jen- Latara Ludwig and Plreman Osborn

Tomb of James Buchanan Lancaster PA

The body of James Buchanan the fifteenth president of the United States lies in Woodward Hill Cemetery Lancaster. A simple oblong tomb of New Hampshire granite and Italian marble marks the grave with a modest inscription and a surrounding iron fence. President Buchanan requested no pomp, and the funeral drew thousands as religious services were held by Rev John W Nevin.

James Buchanan United States Woodward Hill Lancaster Tancaster New Hampshire Franklin County Wheatland Buchanan W. G. Johnson, Esq Washington, D. C Harrie Jane Johnston Rev. Buchanan Woodward Hill Cemetery Rov John WW Nevin Reformed Church

Town and County Notes from Waterloo and Shell Rock

Local items from Waterloo and Shell Rock report social visits, farm work, and school activities. Corn cultivation details, family travel, and community events abound, with notes on political sentiment, teacher appointments, and upcoming building projects. Nearby towns note medical visits, church activity, and residents attending fairs and weddings.

Iowa caucus call 15 issued in Taft pledge plans

Town delegates vote on Monday at noon at the Palmroom in the Auditorium Annex. Delegation chair George D. Perkins presides with plans for a formal reception by the Hawkyes. Senator Dollivar attendance depends on seconding Taft moves. Senator Allison is expected, and Des Moines delegates favor Taft. Local allies claim ten of the twenty five votes.

Chicago George D. Perkins Mani Berg Carcus Auritorium Parkings Des Moines J. P. Dollivar Taft Allison Collonel Laifo Young Ast Pdent Ove

Ben Paddock Saves Ship In Dark Harbor Rescue

An elderly seaman recalls Ben Paddock, once battling alcohol, guiding a ship through a gale into a harbor where locals believed him dead. Paddock's steadfast steering saved the vessel and earned lifelong gratitude from the narrator, who later reflects on discipline and duty. The piece concludes with a marine trivia section on dangerous sea creatures and the fearsome devilfish and moray.

Ben Childran Ben Paddock Mortel Beau Stom

Calendar reform and a chicken stealing court scene

The article surveys the calendar reform proposed by Pope Gregory VII to fix Caesar’s misalignment and notes a French proposal to refine the cycle every 8200 years. It also recounts a colorued boy in children's court, where his father claims the boy has been shown the right way but keeps stealing chickens.

Sue Goes Magazine Julius Caesar Gregory VII New York Post Abe Hyuh

Tratsvaal Terminations and Town Names Explained

The London Globe explains South African town name endings tied to Dutch farms and fountains. It notes fontein variants like Bloemfontein and Modderfontein and explains jaagte meaning shelter for animals, as in Eliandsjaagte near a deer frequented area.

Fontein Bloemfontein Fountan Modderfontein Kienfontein Eilands

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waterloo Reporter Matt. Parrott & Sons Wyiaterloo, Town Mr. Wangler L. G. Parrott George W. Hayzlett William BH. Allison Gubuane County Largo Thomas T. Anderson Warren County John T. Anundson Cerrs Gordo County F. Carroll Davis County Geo. W. Glare Delias County W. C. Hayward Scott County Bate Joan L. Burakly Ida County Wow, Morrow Union County H.W. Byers Shelby County John I. Riggs Keokuk County Supreme Court H. L. Bosquet Marion County Nathaniel, S. Ketchum Marshall County Blackhawk Wade Wy Guy A Freely J. J. Rainbow Alk Vernon Frank T. Bentley East Waterloo Bentley Sherrif Frank M. Shores of Reenther Charles H. Plummer Cedar Wirt P. Hoxie Marry A. Moore J.P. Kieffer Coronar C. A. Waterbury of Waterton Qa, Brackett Bergera Branchion Dio Foley Wangler Bros Jodere McClinton Calkins Putman Osage Will Rickert New Hartford Ile Franty Foylay Wangler Tiros J. K. Joder Lancaster, PA Ce. Eee Dunkerton Winnie Connelly Wairbank Jens Hannah Ortner John Kade Jim Magee Matt. Ortner Ott Jensen John Ortner Barmera Baskets Soli K. Schmitt Mike Staebell John Risse Jessip Schmitt Misa Lenn Ortner Gotch Hyckenschmidt W.R McMiflen John Fetgether Ma‘am’s T. E. Ross Barclay John Schmitt Matt Ortner Kles A. Ortner Carroll County Sears & Roebuck Shell Rock Grace Ward Vinton Lake Mills Leland Miner Riplay Leona Goodsell Chas, Leavens Rewle Ressler Nellie Terrell Odra Shipman Carl Mansfield Midge Amick Chas. Miller Muniee Stevenson Waverly Frank Howard Bedford Butler County Howarth FP. Greene Guy Scobey Moville Moorehead George Haruman Arthur Johnson Mason City Indaw Otto Wagner Hazel Manner Oclwein W. F. Prantz Harry Howard Duncan Stuart Walla Wella Wahah Jos Warrier Jefferson Township Buttree Greene Huraday Rev F. Methfessel Painsville Minn Coster W. Remington A. G. Stonebreaker Dr. Aunor Remington Thorp Broadhead Wis Mina Skinner Mra Ashuve Ace Boyd Glarksville Stevenson Jess Chapman Ney Hartford Ainter M. Brannan Freriday A. A. Herren Finch Ack Poley Waogler Bros Perking W. R. Ward Dyersburg, Tann J. K. Jader J. N. Larned Larned Mathere Wilhelmshaven Wangler Broa Atlantic Bermuda
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