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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
2
Waterloo Reporter editorial notes address changes and observance of liquor laws. It discusses ministers and dealers, spring calendar reference, and subscription details for daily and semi weekly editions. The piece reflects local concerns and postal filing status.
The Thaw case heard from experts claiming the defendant’s sanity. A prominent witness asserted it is easy to prove whatever is needed, suggesting Thaw appeared sane during the Stanford White killing. The discussion highlights the credibility and influence of expert testimony in high profile trials.
A New Yorker market downturn is described as a rich man's panic with predatory wealth holders most affected. The piece argues Easter finery losses matter less than hunger and homelessness, urging acceptance of austerity as a natural outcome of speculative excess while noting Easter’s joy should not hinge on ornament or wealth.
Delegates from boards of trade and chambers of commerce toured the Culebra Cut in Panama to verify canal construction activity. They observed 623 steam shovels and locomotives, 299 dump cars and 742 flat cars, with work by 89 steam drills and 24 plows. The crew comprised 245 Americans, 2404 European laborers, 2097 West Indian laborers, and 24 foreign workers. The visit followed claims that American efforts outpaced French progress, while ministers in Black Hawk County discuss war laws.
A Waterloo Iowa railroad engineer reports chronic kidney trouble and back pain after a railroad accident. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Wangler Bros. drug store he improves significantly, with less back pain and steadier kidney function. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents, price 54 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
Senator Gillilland opens debate on the primary bill arguing the aim is to empower voters with safe limits while preventing prejudice. He cautions against a statewide primary as risky, noting past flawed extensions from county to state and urging selection by informed caucus and convention rather than pure ballot luck.
A collage of remarks touches on Frank Rockefeller gifting 265000 in a salted mine, Parkins resigning a steel trust chair, Platt’s plans, and the Austrian emperor’s aging ease. It also covers free silver arguments, statewide primaries, and a Toledo firm oath about Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
Fragment of a political tract debating primary systems with mock dialogue and cites to Peterson bill and conventions. Mentions voters as candidates for many offices, critiques for state wide plurality primary, and questions about intelligence versus selection of candidates. Includes references to West Fourth Street and various unnamed political figures.
An epidemic of pneumonia hits Broux City with over 150 cases reported in the past week. Iowa events include a state women’s clubs meeting in Oskalodna on May 15 16 17. local labor and court news cover injuries, debt relief requests, school plans, and political races across Newton Shenandoah and Clinton. Local youths plan river activities and a club house, while a court case in Clear Lake and mayoral races in Sidney attract attention.
A testimonial from Mrs N F Rowan of Me Donough claims three bottles of Electric Bitters cured her chronic liver and stomach troubles and a blood condition that turned her skin red. She says she looks twenty years younger and can work in her husband’s store. Wangler Bros. advertises the remedy at 50 cents.
Sealed proposals for erecting St Marys parochial school at Hi Center Iowa are due by 1700 hours April 4 1907. Plans by J G Ralston Waterloo Iowa available after March 20. Bid bond 25 percent, certified checks of 500 and 200 required. contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. right to reject any bids reserved. Local news and ads follow.
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