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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
2
Waterloo Daily Reporter announces subscription rates and office contacts. It lists daily and semiweekly publication details, carrier and mail pricing, and a notice requesting subscribers to provide old and new addresses when changing delivery locations. The text includes printer and office line details with contact numbers and departments.
The piece touts William B. Allison linked Republicans and lists candidates for national and state offices. It notes anti Cummins sentiment, warns of machine influence in primaries, and cites criticisms from Grinnell Herald about press and politics. It also references forest planting guidance from the Forest Service.
Louisiana and Texas parties plan state conventions to pick delegates for national gatherings. Iowa and Missouri races focus on tariff policy with figures like Allison Cummins and farm interests amid shifts in party leadership and expected convention roles.
The article argues forests are vital on the northern plains, with groves valued at about 1000 dollars per acre for shelter and comfort. It notes that windbreaks raise land value, affect soil use, and influence timber profits including cottonwood and white willow on river valleys.
The article outlines the life of William M. C. Dawson born May 21 1853 in Maryland. He moved to West Virginia as a youth, edited a local paper in Kingwood, led the Republican Party in the state, served in the state senate, and became governor after holding Secretary of State and other roles.
A large shipment of pure corner ene ble is advertised with a warning to protect people and property. The ad urges investigation of a Suurantee from Vaughan Implement Company located at Corner Sixth and Commercial Street.
The piece argues for Senator Allison as Iowa’s shield in tariff revisions, detailing his role in the tinplate clause, hides duty, and general protection for western farmers and stockmen. It contrasts Allison’s record with Governor Cummins’ pro Canadian reciprocity stance and urges Iowa voters to back Allison in the upcoming primaries.
A compact list recalls May history marks with deaths births and events including John Eilot in Roxbury 1649 and Elizabeth Fry born 1790. It notes 1829 Pendleton ironworks 1832 Montreal riots and 1864 New York Buffalo express trains among entries and an 1882 Egyptian expedition arrival before an 1884 Manchester Ship Canal opening.
A farmer and Republican from Center Township Clinton County Iowa writes Gov. A.B. Cummins in May 1990 asking direct questions about reciprocity with Canada prohibition support and campaign finances. He cites prior hearings and seeks clear yes or no answers on reciprocity policy election funding and party alignment. The letter requests a public reply or press publication for broader access.
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