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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
2
Calendar page item lists a business news desk contact and editorial room notes with fragmented lines. Names appear as Gaory Bell and other studio or desk identifiers. Reading suggests a newsroom calendar entry rather than full article content.
Electors listed for the Allison ticket with names and counties including Thomas T. Anderson of Warraree, John Amundson Cerro Gordo, Marsil Bailey Washington, J. D. Letts Scott, W. F. Hay Buller, D. H. Bowen Allamakee, W. Waltors Toledo, William M. Reese Wapello, Waedher M. Black Polk, Alexander Mardis Wayne, Almer Stern Harrison, George W. Hanna Kossuth, John Boeyink Sioux.
A historical letter saga claims Governor Cummins and an Ackley attorney discussed passing delegates to a Cedar Rapids convention. Reports allege letters show promises to secure passes for Hardin county delegates in return for political favors, tying into broader reform era corruption claims and political maneuvering around 1906.
A proposed solution shifts focus to headwaters with two remedies. Build a ground cover to reduce runoff and establish storage reservoirs to release water gradually. The study estimates high initial costs but long term relief for navigation along southern Appalachian rivers amid spring floods.
From the People letters complain that no ordinance bans discarding newspapers in city parks. A reader notes Sunday visitors, mainly beagles, enjoy the park’s beauty yet see papers, paper bags and letters strewn on the grass. The writer urges enforcement or a new ordinance to improve park aesthetics.
Sioux City Elks vote to affili ate with the state body, with La mar exalted ruler and O D Petes elected to attend the convention in Waterland. A delegation from Sioux City is urged to attend the Whe tarigo meeting as plans unfold. The page also notes a May 12 history date run and local notices about county offices and Foley’s Kidney Cure testimonials.
Senate prints new evidence to determine the original author of the United States Constitution or the source for its draft. Senator Carter promotes Hannis Taylor memorial arguing Pelatiah Webster drafted an 1783 plan foreseeing the fused executive legislative and judicial system and even a commerce department. The memo suggests Franklin may not be the author and explores Madison Hamilton Pinkney connections.
Tam A runs in the republican nomination race for representative aligned with Liha voters. The preparation notes mention prior involvement with L Hildebrand, with June 2, 2008, as the primary date reference.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists and claims the cure is internal, stating testimonials and price at 75 cents per bottle.
The tale describes a police dog from Ghent patrolling New York streets to chase a burglar. After the intruder fled, the dog bayed a warning, prompting the pursuer to retreat without using a gun. The canine’s nose led to the thief’s scent, but no trace remained for officers.
Local notes report a new barn frame valued on the WF L Smith farm with contract by Mr. Reng, a birthday gathering for Will Saks Jr., and a large attendance at a dance at Leo Weise's. The piece covers political calls for Democratic ballots on June 2, mentions voters’ party loyalties, and notes community updates such as anniversaries, weather, crops, and nearby travels.
Esperantiers gain high praise after a campaign for a universal language. A prominent Anglo-American theater manager plans to present a recent success in Esperanto in Berlin next August. Translation proceeds and leading actors study vocabulary and accent as Espérantists anticipate a turning point.
Fragmented verse complains of inability to spell modern terms. Includes an archaic advertisement urging use of Laxative Fruit Syrup for women and children with a sample offer from local merchants. The piece blends humor with a product pitch and minor name-dropping.
W. J. Kennedy of Iowa State College summarizes methods for feeding and caring for farm animals in warm weather. Emphasizes regular meal times, water supply, selective breeding, and proper grain mixes. Recommends calf feeding with skim milk and flax seed jelly, clover pasture for pigs, careful stallion handling, and targeted hay and grain rations for horses and cattle. Warns against overstocking and sudden diet changes. notes forest reservation bills passing in the Senate.
Notice to our customers from Wangler Bros and J K Juder states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommendation included for children and adults.
Waterloo plans to send 56 to 100 delegates to the German Baptists Dunkards convention in Des Moines on June 7. Rev L G Johnson says 15,000 will attend and the bi centennial gathering aims to raise 100,000. The event will focus on church business not washing ceremonies.
A Cleveland grocer shares a letter describing his own improvement after quitting coffee for Postum Food Coffee. He notes reduced nervousness and better mornings, advising others with nervousness or stomach troubles to switch to Postum. The piece promotes a booklet titled The Road to Wellville and claims reader letters are genuine and varied.
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