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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

2

Socialist party to nominate state ticket in New York

The socialist party will meet in New York City on July 4 to nominate the state ticket. Michigan state auditor general J. M. Bradley announces his candidacy for the Republican naming. Daily subscription rates and mailing details are listed, with notices about mailing addresses and paper movement from Columbus to Chicago.

Socialist Party New York City J. M. Bradley Michigan Jis Ie Ig Caunelgt Chicazo Columbus DY Mall

George Tucker launches campaign for Virginia governor

Harry T. George Tucker, former president of the Jamestown Exposition, formally announces his bid for the Virginia governorship, outlining the campaign stance and initial organizing steps.

Harry T. George Tucker Virginia

Politician campaigns and nominations sweep across states

The report lists Democratic and Republican moves from Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin North Carolina and South Carolina. Governors, former congressmen and aspirants like Fred E. White James Q. Davidson Glenn Evans Heyward Evans Hamilton Lewis Johnston Hamilton are named as candidates or probable contenders for governor and U S Senate while party conventions set dates and targets.

George Johnstone Newverry United States South Carolina

Public discontent over broken pledges in Iowa politics

A 1908 Iowa political column cites Governor Cunmins and G W Clark breaking promises to support fellow candidates, labeling it a breach of honored word. The piece criticizes such disreputable behavior, contrasts newspaper coverage, and urges voters to condemn insincere pledges. It also notes local business notices and service ads.

Clark Murphy Iowa Torbert Cunmins Pat” Murphy Vinton G. W. Clark Adel Cummins Mr. Murphy Towa

Weather Bureau explains tornado causes in cyclonic pattern

Hendrick Washington May 4 the weather man from the government bureau outlines how an extreme lake region low pressure and widespread eastern high pressure create a cyclonic disc. He says tornadoes form where the disc dips to earth, with unpredictable locations across Mississippi Louisiana and beyond.

Hendrick Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Lake Rocky Mountains Nature Mississippi Louisiana

This Date in History May Highlights

May entries recount Edward Prince of Wales and the battle of Tewkesbury in 1471, William of Nassau as Stadtholder in 1747, Rhode Island’s 1776 action against Britain, Tippoo Sahib’s death ending Hyder Ally’s empire in 1795, Dutch Strinam surrender in 1804, Haymarket riots in 1886, and Ernest W Huffaut’s death by suicide in 1907.

Edward Prince of Wales Henry VI Dugland Tewkesbury Willam of Nassau Netherlands Rhode Island Great Britain Seringapatam Sultan Tippoo Sahib Strinam

Judge George Gray Born in New Castle Delaware May 4 1840

Judge George Gray born May 4 1840 in New Castle Delaware has long been a political and legal figure. He studied at Princeton and Harvard, served as Delaware attorney general, and represented the state in the U S Senate from 1883 to 1889. He joined the Paris Peace Commission in 1898 and the Hague arbitration court in 1906 before becoming a U S circuit court judge in 1899. He chaired the anthracite stake commission in 1902 and was appointed to the federal bench by President McKinley.

George Gray Delaware Denver New Castle Del Princeton Harvard Bard United States Senare Paris

What we call evergreens dormant during winter

A St Louis correspondent explains that evergreens in northern latitudes do not stay truly alive in winter but enter a rest period. Foliage dies back, branches dry, and trees rest through cold months until spring growth returns, with tropical plants differing only by climate.

St Loui Gloht-uemocrat St. Louis Tropica Mexico Central America

Unfortunate Campaign Tactics Draw GOP Fire in Iowa

In Des Moines and across Iowa, Republicans denounce A J Gummins for personal attacks over merit in campaigns, arguing his method dents party unity under a governor led machine. Support rises for Senator Allison as party clubs expand, signaling shifting sentiment toward united Republican efforts.

Allison Taoimany Tsm Sallison Glubs Des Moines Mammoth Club Mason City Clinton Ottumwa Chia

Books of the Period by H. E. Celby

A muddled mix of book notices and author blurbs. John T. McIntyre’s romance In the Dead of Night is discussed alongside Halman Day’s King Spruce and Emerson Hough’s forestry themes. The piece critiques literary trends, foresees public reaction, and touches on Roosevelt era forestry policy with partisan caveats. It also notes a cough remedy advertisement at the end.

John T. McIntyre Kenyon McIntyre Lippincott Halman Day Harper's Vansalboro Maine Wresters Mr. Day Ia Lewinton Journal Bsquire Phin Squire Bi Minnesota Roosevelt America Emerson Hough

Foley's Kidney Cure Praised By Willimantic Man

A Willimantic Connecticut resident Alvin E Stimpson credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his recovery after months of failed remedies. He states four bottles cured him completely and he is now fully healthy free from kidney trouble. The advertisement from Won giey Brothers and J K Joder mentions availability in local outlets.

New England Foley Alvin E., Stimpson Willmantic Conn Tim Conte Kitinng Wongiey Bros J. K. Joder

Live Stock on the Farm Aids to Swine Health

Iowa State College experts discuss swine disease risk and prevention. Emphasizes sanitation, sunlight, clean housing, varied feeds, exercise, and quarantine. Advises dipping for lice, careful introduction of new stock, and worm control using simple remedies, with emphasis on vigor and constitution for breeding stock.

Corn Belt Anl Lewis Iown

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