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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

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Turmoil in Nebraska presses extra session on liquor laws

Nebraska Governor Sheldon weighs calling an extraordinary session to amend state liquor laws for statewide prohibition. A press dispatch notes the governor seeks legislature opinions by Saturday vote, aiming to suspend prohibitory rules in municipalities with a three-fifths majority. The piece also touches on political fallout from Sheldon’s gubernatorial loss and echoes fears seen in Indiana and Ohio.

Sneldon Nebraska Sheldon Aales Place Indiana Ohio

The Clean South Side and Great White Way Lights Up Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa merchants organize blocks of business districts with electric lamps and white globed electroliers. The initiative spreads from the park to High avenue, creating the “Great White Way” as fronts are repainted and numbered improvements roll out across the business core.

Oskaloosa Herald Oskaloosa High Avenue Market Street Jine Oskaloosa Na- Homat Bank Veeck

Nashua area notes and school changes in November

Local items from Nashua and Janesville report social visits, moving, and illness. Notable: Miss Edna Smith and others back to Nashua area. teacher Edna Smith resumes duties after illness. Henry Reich to Waterloo for work before January. Rev H W Troy arranging for father S S Troy’s burial. Sunday schools organized near Nashua. and multiple family updates plus seasonal colds and a forthcoming Perry farm house move.

Notable events and births in 19th century history

This Date in History notes various events and births: Cyres Alger inventor of the Sylinder store born in Westridge Massachusetts. US minister James Monroe appointed to Spain in 1904. Americana defeated at Chrysler's Ford battle on the St. Lawrence. Henry M. Alden born and died 1907. Brazil and Paraguay war starting in 1819. 1884 third plenary council met in Baltimore. 1885 Washington admitted as a state. 1907 German emperor and empress visited Windsor to meet King Edward.

Cyres Alger Sylinder Westridgewater Mass United States Six Nations James Monroe Spain Americana Chrysler Faro Canadian St. Lawrence River Henry M. Alden Brazil Paraguay Baltimore Washington Harrison Windsor Edward

Armour family magnate profiles and a sickness claim

A fragmented obituary style item notes J Ogden Armour born November 11 1862 Milwaukee son of Philip Armour. It mentions his Yale education and ascent to Armour and Company presidency expanding packing houses grain elevators railroads and other large industries. Also a 1888 affidavit from Frank J Cheney claiming a cash reward for Catarrh cure from Mall and Co with a notary seal.

J. Ogden Armour Milwaukee Philip D. Armou Chicago Armour Yale Ofrees of Armour and Company Chierge Omaha Kansas City Mc.Armour State of Ohio Tateco Lucas County Frank J. Cheney Frm PF. A. Cheney & Co Toledo Thia

Anti Vivisection Concert Draws Big Turnout in New York

New York’s Waldorf Astoria hosted a high profile anti vivisection concert under the New York Anti Vivisection Society with many offers from prominent singers and musicians declined. Notable performers include Mme Grima Eames and Albert Spalding, aiming for both artistic and financial success.

New York Waldorf Astoria Mme, Grima Eames Albert Spalding

Death and community notices from Marble Rock late 1800s

A Marble Rock community column records the death of Judd Ackley from stomach cancer, funeral set for Thursday, plus a roundup of local events. Disciple church closes a four week meeting with 66 additions, families travel, remodeling advances, and many residents attend services, visits, and funerals.

Fires and social rounds mark New Hartford week

In New Hartford on election day Baptist Aid Society served meals at the church. George Dennis' horse barn caught fire but was quickly saved with hose. The fire bell was moved to the telephone office for quicker alerts. A masquerade dance at Tioulthan’s hall and a high school entertainment drew crowds. Mr and Mrs L Stanton returned to Quincy after a visit. Lizzie Bourquin of Taaps Minnesota visited on business. Rev Crowder and wife visited Lizzie Rathbun’s home. Mrs St. Ww Booton of Allison is in critical condition. Mrs S Utter died at Center Point. funeral in Clarence Canning home conducted by Rev Elia K M Jones. Aunt Nancy Insign’s passing noted among locals.

Mack Ware Cedar Falls Frank Katey Alsleon Booton Katey David Sherman R. A. Fortune C. Plummer Janesville G. the Baptist Choir Guita John Knipe Waterloo W. W. Deve Chico Ttomobule J. G. Evans Petletier Hampton Medical Association E. W. Booton Allison M. B Rev. Clements New Hartford Review Weny Ars Charies Frank Tasny Oak Hu Ladies of the Baptists Aid Society George Dennis Tioulthan L. Stanton Quincy Lizzie Bourquin Taaps Minn Yang Ira Ena Waterton Mra Sargent Iowa Falls Clarence Canning Trev Elia K. M. Jones Fairfeld Cemetery Ben Xeo Nancy Jnsign

Grace Crosby Visits as Local News and a Wedding Tells All

Miss Grace Crosby of Davenport visits as Fred and Will Beaty travel through North and South Dakota. A wedding at the Heery home unites Gertrude Heery and T Murphy of Mobile with Father Gunn officiating. The ceremony draws eighteen relatives and a lavish breakfast, then the couple heads to Chicago and Mobile for their future home.

Grace Crosby Davenport Iowa Fred Will Beaty North South Dakota J. Cartrigat Rochester Schair Cedar Falla Erle Boyd OGD Misa Lucy March W. H. Kitchen Kitchém Waterloo God John Heery Gertrude T. Murphy Mobile Ala Father Gunn Bima Molligan Waverly Lydia Joseph Barry Mohblle Dla Ethel Mona Graham Rock Islands Chicago Als Misa Henry Clarksville Cavanaugh Mabus Neliy Ha, Sarry Elma Ethel Graham Gladbrook

Village Notes and Local Events Across Greene County

Local items report election aftermath and optimism, with farmers husking corn and selling at public sales. A Gilbert Kilroy grave monument project, new corn crib, and farm leases are noted. Several residents travel, visit, or recover, including Mrs. Hol Green, Loyd Fowls, and James Bowen, with many small-town updates on births, marriages, and community gatherings.

North Dakota Launched at Quincy Mass in Navy News

Miss Mary L Benton of Fargo North Dakota served as sponsor for the American Dreadnought North Dakota during its launching in Quincy Massachusetts Tuesday. Benton, daughter of Col. Benton, is a noted artist and social figure, chaperoned by Mrs Alice Neilson Page.

Uncle Sam North Dakota Quincy Mass Mary L. Benton Fargo, i. D Miss Benton Col.ona John D. Houton Colonel Benton Renton Fargo Alice Neilson Page

Night school ad for Waterloo Business College hours

Evening classes offered Monday Wednesday and Friday at the Waterloo Business College in the Syn dente Block. For information, contact GE A F Harvey at 41 Preg or telephone. Also offered 5 pounds English Walnuts for 90 cents at C H Eighmey.

Waterloo Business College Syndente Cai Telephone Me GE. A. F. Harvey A. 41 C. H. Eighmey

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