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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
4
A Washington apologize for a health tonic advertisement cites a testimonial from a U.S. Pension Office letter praising Peruna. The note claims the remedy reaches the root of catarrh, strengthens the system, and helped the writer. The ad invites readers to write Dr. Hartman for free advice.
J G Gates visits Buckingham Tama county on business. Mrs Gibeant improves after a brief illness. O W Soper of Fairbank visits Waterloo with H Brant. J A Wels of Independence calls on Waterloo merchants. J F Klingaman travels to Vinton to visit son Walter. Mrs G A Shores of Tripoli visits in the city. George MacLain of Garner calls on friends. Fay Wulf visits Clarksville with her parents. Electric theatre board broken at Brady’s drug store. Shreck family in Somerset Pa reports Mrs Shreck worsening. Mrs Mary Wilson funeral held on West Fourth Street. Remains sent to Reinbeck for burial. James Dorris’ remains brought from Cedar Falls for burial. services held there and body interred at Fairview cemetery.
An 1900s style advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims vessels, back pain, and bladder problems improve with the remedy and urges readers to buy fifty cent or one dollar bottles. Free booklets and testimonials are offered by mail from Bhughilmtons New York.
A Waterloo reader asks if municipal ownership of a water plant can succeed. The Dubuque report shows a 115.98 percent cost rise under public ownership over five years seven months, with net gains from public service and depreciation totaling 77 605.77, while earnings could rise if sewer connections are universal.
A group of about forty Denver residents gathered at the opera house in Waterloo to see Buster Brown. The party included Mrs Bennett and three children, Miss Ritter, Miss Clark, and several couples, who enjoyed a phcole lunch at Friedl bakery on Commercial Street before the show. The outing marked one of the largest theatre parties in Waterloo this season. The Denver group returned home late on the W. C. FL & N. line.
The Fortnightly club held its last meeting at the Arbuckle home with G Hardy Clark leading a discussion of Darwin Spencer and other scientists. Members praised the instructive sessions and planned the annual banquet four weeks later. The Royal Neighbors surprised their president Mrs Etta Devon with a cut glass berry dish as a token of esteem.
H Brown of the estorial force at the Creamery Journal office injured his index finger while handling a paper folder. The finger's first joint to the end was torn as a wheat sheet just coming from the press brought the accident about.
A Moberly Missouri foundry worker suffered rheumatism from damp work. After starting Dr Williams Pink Pills in March 1908 his pains swelling and weakness vanished by June and he could return to outdoor labor by October. The ad touts Pink Pills as a blood changing tonic curing rheumatism and related nerve and blood disorders.
A brisk local update from Reinbeck reports on sports, engine delivery, and social snippets. Otto Leders team performed well Tuesday with a high speed 160 horsepower electric engine installation underway while residents in Grundy Center recover a lost pocketbook and other town news fills the column.
Water utility seeks P J Martin alderman at large to back company influence. Marshalltown mayor Led better oversaw record water improvements. Cecilia Fitzpatrick reported in Palmer vs Waterloo case. F.J. Hadish reports death of his mother from cancer. he returns next week. George Lundy leaves Y M C A for Birmingham job as traveling salesman. Marshalltown roots noted.
Cedar Falls collects notices of social gatherings, hospitality at the Lambert residence, a maple sugar supper at G. A. R. hall, and engagements such as Misses Buck and Curtiss visiting Cedar Rapids for Tannhauser. The town also reports births, deaths, travel plans, and funeral arrangements for Mrs. A. M. Case, plus a death in the Jackson family and a postponed coroner’s inquest.
The item notes obituaries and family movements including the death of a local man and funeral in the F. O. Jackson home area, with services led by Rev. Richmond A. Smith. It also covers transfers and visits among residents, marriages, birthdays, and social events in Waterloo and nearby towns.
Fairbank notes report attendees at a Buster Brown show in Waterloo Tuesday evening. Caucus nominations include Mayor S P Lee and councilmen H G George J D White with others, election day set for Monday March 26. House plans include St Luke’s Guilders meeting and visitors from Dunkerton.
Residents and visitors frequent Janesville with names like Kraft Webster Leebey and Wallesser visiting Independence Oelwein and Waterloo. Local tradesmen shift to new posts, vote plans arise, and school board discussions push for a central plan amid small country school enrollments.
Walter Cutting of Iowa Falls died in a wreck near Duncombe. He was born and raised in Falls, married a local Iowa Falls woman, and recently welcomed a baby boy. He survived smallpox years ago and was a Mason. The town mourns as further notices planned.
Livestock market report from Chicago quotes receipts for logs cattle and sheep in today’s session. Hog prices ranged from 6.20 to 6.46 with steady action. cattle and sheep opened and closed steady to strong. Fire sale quotes list butter, lard and grain prices, plus assorted farm goods and hides.
W H Brown of Pittsfield VI endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as essential after pensions. He reports his family remains in good health and cites quick relief for headache constipation and Chilblains. Pills sold at Wangler Bros Todd s drug store. Woolworth block relocation dispute ends with lease talks failing.
The case Georgia E. Palmer v. the city of Waterloo concluded evidence before noon and heard attorney arguments after 2:00 p.m. A jury heard the dispute over $3,009 in damages from a fall on slippery walks near Frankie Street and Oak Avenue. C.J. Miler’s drug store on West Fourth Street receives a new paint job amid other improvements.
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