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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
3
The notice lists subscription rates for L. G. Parrott's Daily with monthly, yearly, and six month options, including prepaid terms. It specifies mailing addresses, post office classification, and instructions for submitting address changes with both old and new addresses, along with office contact details for editorial and business departments.
Roosevelt urged voters to elect Taft and a supportive Republican Congress to ensure continuation of existing policies. The piece notes the need for harmony between president and Congress, warns against a hostile majority, and highlights political calculations in the 1908 campaign environment. It references Morgan’s costs in a Massachusetts incident and comments on populist charges tied to Pettigrew in 1904.
A local column laments waning enthusiasm in Blaine and Logal campaigns in Blackhawk county amid plentiful oratory and Taft interest. It recalls a foreign paper fine anecdote, urges civic activity, and shifts to reflections on observing birds and wildlife preparing for winter, noting behavior of frogs, turtles, fish, snakes, and birds as seasonal indicators.
The two nations cut the postal rate from five cents to two cents per ounce, effective today. Postmaster General Meyer foresees only a modest drop in receipts and expects boosted commercial and private correspondence. The move follows a Universal Postal Union adjustment and is a restricted union between the U S and Great Britain, with prior similar pacts with Cuba Panama and Canada. Merchants anticipate increased cross ocean catalogs and advertising mail boosting trade.
This date markers listing events from 1762 British troops landing at Beaton to 1961 Duke and Duchess of Cornwall welcomed in Victoria. It notes Rufus Choate born in Ipswich in 1798, Louisiana transfer 1800, Winnebago land sale 1887, Prime Meridian Conference 1891 and McKinley tariff act 1891. It highlights Michael DeYoung born 1848 in Saint Louis and details his rise as San Francisco Chronicle publisher and Republican leader.
A French dermatologist and a Hamburg professor claim a microbe causes baldness and that Rexall "93" Hair Tonic can restore growth. Dr. Sabourand infected a guinea pig to prove the theory, with 100 druggists providing trials. 93 reported positive results, while two abstained or reported no effect. The product, priced 50c and 4.00, is promoted by Don Munger Drug Co and L. V. Simmons Gallery with cabinet photos offered.
The Episcopal diocese of Washington reconvened at St. Thomas church to select a new bishop after Bishop Batteries declined a second time. Numerous candidates are mentioned including Dean Matthews of Cincinnati, Rev Sheldon Munson Grinwold, Rev Handolph H. McKim, and others from Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, New Orleans, Detroit, and beyond.
New York October 1 preparations for a twenty four hour motor race at Brighton Beach are nearly complete. Managers expect higher success than last year when crowds were large and receipts neared $17,000. Ten cars return with an addition of a second Thomas machine. The $1,000 sweepstakes features Lozier Lacroix Fiat Stearns and Thomas models. A Fiat Cyclone versus Fiat Tornado match race is highlighted.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas is placed on the retired list at age. His career began after graduating from Annapolis in 1865. He commanded divisions of the Atlantic battleship fleet during its 1900s world voyage and held posts at the Naval Academy and War College.
The fifty third Upper Iowa conference meets in Mt Vernon on October 1 with Bishop Lewis presiding. About four hundred visitors are expected as changes in appointments loom, especially among leading posts. district superintendent roles may shift though none will be created.
Local notes report four farms within a short distance of LeGrand selling at 425 dollars per acre. Other items include Unitarian convention plans, church leaders, and unfortunate accidents, with ministerial needs and property transactions across the state.
The article claims U S Deputy Marshal Winters, suffering Brights Disease, traveled from Honolulu to San Francisco for treatment. Doctors reportedly cured him using Fulton s Renal Compound at St Winnifred hospital, asserting chronic kidney disease including Bright s Disease and Diabetes is curable.
A fragment lists medical patent claims for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward and testimonials, then promotes chocolate pies and makes a brief note on a Port Madison procession with a Fort Madison band. It mentions Pills and a tea product by Wangler Bros, with minimal context.
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