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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
2
The page reflects editorials and reader notes from a historic paper. It discusses views on criticism and knocker versus mollycoddie, with a light jab at self important readers. It mentions subscriptions, address changes, and office contacts.
Summary of opinions on the fifty ninth Congress noting many major laws enacted, including railroad rate, pure food, and immigration measures, plus discussions of international trade, Japanese porcelain exports, Burma rice, and business ventures in Manchuria, with broad economic and legislative context.
The Minneapolis Journal criticizes applying the primary law to state offices arguing it would outdo a convention system statewide. The piece mocks the idea, comparing reform attempts to failed schemes elsewhere, and notes skepticism toward broader electoral changes.
The Waterloo Reporter presents a February 26 manufacturers edition claiming proof that the Waterloo way wits readers. the Sac City Sun notes this as notable conclusive evidence.
An Iowa extension piece argues selecting profitable cows boosts dairy output and soil fertility. It details weighing milk, butter fat testing with a Babcock tester, and eliminating unprofitable cows to increase profits and efficiency.
J P Behoolder of Dudadue agreed to pay Chrin Gram 6908 for the killing of oma of his cows. Sitios Mason reports boasting of buying frees atmce in December amid five fires last week. Webster City to get a federal building at Inez with 40000 dollars appropriated by congress. The Waltz family of Boone poisoned by eating salmon but none died though all suffered. Lewie Blugainjon of Appanoose County ill after Thaw trial. hospitalized at Mt. ae. Mason City’s last Portland Cement company arrives. wreck talk to follow. A plan to build a new church costs 45000 with talks at Ladies Literary Society. Grace Episcopal Church at Morning. Public libraries open 265 days yearly.Watertown asked about holiday hours. Fanny Duren Librarian remarks. Foley’s Boney and Tar advertised for coughs. yellow package sold by local merchants.
District school reports welcome from Blackhawk county areas with notes on attendance and teachers. A buggy accident near Primghar injured a woman and left Mr. Flint unhurt. St. City waterworks plans a 6 million dollar vertical pumping engine. bankruptcies include Jens P. Kelger of Andohiop. Stoneburner injured in hay fork accident. Rev. R. Bickerback chosen Mt. Vernon pastor. Maple Grove school notes show February 22 enrollment 17 and top students. An editorial on butter flavor and creamery practices stresses cleanliness and proper handling of milk and cream.
Fire at an early hour Saturday morning destroys Jones Bros. overall factory in Dubuque with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. About half the buildings and contents are insured. One hundred workers lose jobs, while plans to resume operations in a California building are noted amid speculation on the cause.
An advertisement urges using Yoley's Honey and Tar to cure coughs and colds. It mentions a yellow package and lists sellers W. B. Schonemah Wangler Bros. Westveer Bremmeck, with old fashioned phrasing and caution against risky health choices.
Readers learn Division A borrowable volumes are back from the bindery and on shelves for circulation. New improvements include children's room shelving and standard bulletin boards with book racks for each division.
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