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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

4

Democratic Race in Denvers Shadowed by Johnson Bryan

Washington May 14 A Davis Johnson Minnesota governor leads in the Democratic presidential race as Bryan’s nomination likelihood shifts with southern delegates. Chicago central bureau head Frederick B Lynch reports Johnson’s bid, aiming to secure 242 electoral votes to win. Debate centers on two thirds rule, with Johnson and Bryan contesting southern and uncommitted delegates.

Hendrick Washington, d. CO Washington Jona A. Johnson Minnesota Vercomie Bryan Denver Johnson Bryant Frederick B. Lynch Chicago Lynch South Oklahoma Maryland Mason and Dixon Ling Goinson Johnson Bureau Thoma Colorado Idaho Montana Wyoming Nevana Tak North Dakota College North Dakota New York Tafts Roosevelt New York State Nebraska Taft Kansas South Dakota Tost C An Solid South Parker Trey iVegina Kentucky

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Pink Pills

An elderly Chicago grocer testifies after twenty years of inflammatory rheumatism that Dr Williams Pink Pills restored his health. He describes long pain, swelling, and bed confinement before using the pills, which he credits with rapid improvement and lasting remission. The ad notes pills sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady at prices of 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.

Willinais Greta John Crichton Fulton Street Chicago Co. A 141Th Tlinois Infantry Dr. Williams Nix Boxer Willltaxs Schurectady

Appointment Made Dedicate On Sunday Issue Of 20000 Bonds

At a special East Waterloo school board meeting Prof. Chamberlain of Waukesha Wis was chosen to succeed Fred Merritt as superintendent of East Waterloo schools. Salary set at 3100 a year. Board instructed treasurer to place 20000 bonds on sale at four percent for erection of a new manual training building. Dedication program for Central Church of Christ Waterloo to be held Sunday May 11 includes morning and fellowship services with Rev G A Hess Charles City and Rev C L McKim Getwein assisting.

East Waukesha Chamberlain Sity Hastings Mich Miller Central Church of Christ Christian Fourth Street Waterlon Noah Gatwick G. A. Hess Charles City C. L. McKim Getwein Christian Church Mise Wdith Johnson Hymen Dennis Amantus Wuet

English Mixed Letter Describes Odd Spelling Prize

A Waterloo Concrete Brick and Block Machine client reports English mixups in letters from a Gran Falls land deal. The correspondence reveals payment disputes, bank drafts, and confusion over form, with a Norwegian speaker expressing frustration at railroad lease hurdles and business expectations.

C. H. Sweeney Waterloo Concrete Brick and Block Machine Company Neporter Granfalls Sweeney

Welcome Baby Loy at Slade Home on Conber Street

Good cheer fills the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Slade at Conber Street as a baby named Loy arrives Thursday morning. Nes. F. Gc Sage and J. G. Bleakley returned from Des Moines after attending a meeting of the Hahnemann Medical Society.

J. H. Slade Nes. F. GC. Sage J. G. Bleklay Des Moines Hahnemann Medical Society

Civic Improvement edition of the Daily Reporter announced

Committees led by Mrs E J Johnson and Rev E M Jones prepare a Civic Improvement edition for Waterloo to showcase women’s work. Advertising, editorial leadership, and special articles by local women and outside writers push a citywide preview. notices target May 19 submission deadline and telephone orders.

Civic Improvement Working Frond The Daily Reporter E. M. Jones M Edler Efe McClullum Jones EF. L. Johnson W. W. Marsh Paul Davis Roy Shoemaker West Side H. M. Reed E. —. Manhard Greater Waterloo W. O. Richards Mart Parrott Ladies’ Literary Society Brsan Cattre Weltes

Live Stock Market Report May 14 1900

Chicago May 14 The market for hogs cattle and sheep opened weak with hogs dropping 5 cents in early trading but later steadying. Quotations show mixed butcher hogs 5.25 to 5.60, heavy hogs 5.60 to 7.20, and light hogs 5.20 to 5.60 with tomorrow’s receipts estimated at 23,000. Cattle and sheep opened and closed steady or weak respectively.

Chicago jBlixen

Lecture on public health and women club influence

A east side library lecture drew mothers teachers and club women who learned that women’s clubs in other areas push for stronger health measures. Rev Kepford warned disease could rise again without precautions and urged ventilation and clean air.

East Side Kepford

Frame Work Finished Mammoth Roller Coaster Nearing Completion

Workmen at Electric iPark completed the framework for the Mammoth Roller Coaster at Pack, with front Cittesgo dispatched to erect the structure. The project advances toward completion as crews finalize the ride’s external skeleton.

Pack Cittesgo Electric iPark

Heart Cure Ad Highlights Dr Miles Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for weak hearts caused by disease, fever, overwork, or nervousness. A customer testimonial from Freeville New York claims dramatic relief after using the product and notes pharmacists can refund the first bottle if no benefit is seen.

Miles Wiles Norton Freeville New York Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind Ab Os Dr. Kilmer & Co Finehamton N.Y

Park to Add 100 Foot Central Tower for Coaster

Park officials plan a 100 foot tower rising from the coaster center with a powerful search light visible countywide. The feature aims to advertise the park and attract amusement seekers this summer as the largest ride in the state offering a 1400 foot thrill filled course with steep drops and sharp curves.

Leighth he-Hecht

Benson's Flower Garden Receives Noted Garden Praise

The Reporter recalls its annual obligation to W. S. Henson of Dubuque and co. Ww. Henson of Alvin Texas for jessamine supplies. A Houston Chronicle article by Frank Putnam describes Mr. Benson's 24 acres of jessamines with plans to ship one million buds this season.

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