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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

7

Great Bird's Man at Chautauqua opens in full swing

The Chautauqua program features Prof. John E. Cameron, a bird authority, arriving in Cedar Rapids to present three days of lectures on native birds and nature study. Miss Georgene Faulkner, Chicago's story lady, will appear multiple times, entertaining children and adults with tales and folklore.

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Former Citizen Stephen Illingworth Dies in Boston Street Car

Relatives in Waterloo report the death of Stephen Illingworth at age 66 in a Boston street car from heart trouble. Born July 2, 1842, he previously lived in Waterloo and LeMars, worked at Union mills, and later moved to Boston. He leaves a wife, one brother, two sisters including Mrs F W Croft, and nieces who traveled to Boston for the funeral.

Boston Maia Stephen F.llingworth Dineworth Stephen Illingworth Llingworth Ncme Pravious Wingworth Waterloo Union Mills Lelingworth LeMarp F. W. Croft Asi Anna Hillman Mra. Croft

Indians Shut Out Burlington in Red Cedar Park Tilt

The Indians toppled Burlington with strong pitching and timely hits at Red Cedar Park. Peterson fanned well for the champs while Burch and Lemon drove in runs. Waterloo made a late push but could not overtake the Indians in the first game of the series.

Red Cedar Park Peterson Heath Champs Indians Paterson Lewis Bagnell Pennington Lemon Foster Bages Curtiy Cruickshank Searles Magee Waterloo Ewis Curtis Grulekashank Searles, Co Bagnel Psu Keokuk Ka 'Beit Ono O Miller Wilson Williams Reichle D . Ham Scenves Whistman Burch D Seepeenseeed

Family of Five All Drank Coffee From Infancy

An Iowa mother reports five children drank coffee from infancy to age two. She and her husband quit coffee, started Postum, and claim relief from heart trouble. She notes an eleven year old boy had digestion issues but improved after switching to Postum. The letter promotes Postum Co. products and cites reader skepticism.

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Promising Backstop Babe Towne Returns from Injury

The article recalls Babe Towne’s rough injury period with the White Sox and farm time at Burlington. It notes his return to form in minor leagues, his earlier roles as first baseman and catcher, and hints at strong hitting suggesting improved performance after healing.

Babe Towne Sioux City Feibune Babe” Towne Comiskey White Sox Holmes Towne Caen Rapida den Mainer Jack Henry Wne Burlington Des Moines Babe Rock Rapida

Waterloo hosts Iowa republicans with praise for city and plans

A Waterloo convention wrap celebrates strong telegraph news coverage and outstanding hospitality. Prominent visitors like Congressman Hepburn praised the town’s growth, with the state central committee re appointing Carl Franke as chair and J P Adler as secretary. The event boosted Waterloo's image and set the stage for a strong campaign slate.

Waterloo Iowa Wim P. Hepburn Hepburn Col. Hepburn East Side State Central Committee Tila Wood Republican Party Ellis Hotel Carl Franke Butler County J. P. Adler Scott County Franke Butlermani Wm. B. Alligon Dons

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