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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

6

Marriage Licenses Issued by District Clerk This September

Thirty eight marriage licenses were issued by the district clerk this September, eight more than last year and five fewer than 1906. Wednesday's list includes Benjamin W. Schusemann 32 Wat, Nellie Vroom 30 Waterloo, Clifford Broefie 23 Brandon, Ora Hearbower 18 Brandon, Henry Saylor 25 Somerset Pa, Florence B. Lohr 27 Connellsville Pa. Mike Loy has been sick the past week.

District Court Benjamin W. Schusemann Nellie Vroom Waterloo Cliford Broefie Brandon Ora Hearbower Henry Saylor Somerset Florence B. Lohr Connellsville Pennsylvania

Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder trouble. It offers free sample bottles and a booklet, instructs readers to mention the paper, and lists Binghamton New York as the company address while promising bottles at fifty cents to one dollar.

Kilmer Bright Bilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y Binghamton, N. C Cir Vrery Botlic

Cedar Falls Social Notes and Local Updates

Cedar Falls items report Wm Hale visiting from Dakota, Eldredge Wilson returning from North Dakota, and Mrs Cowan hosting a Thursday gathering. L. H. Keep closed his grocery during Mrs Drobman funeral. Matt Carroll takes charge of Reuben Ford farm. Lars Peterson moves to near Benson. Laundry reopens after sheriff sale. Harner bids in property and installs new machinery. Barbara Boehmler ill at 90. A Dahlstrom from Racine speaks to Lyren society. Dix family back from Ainsworth for a wedding. Final open air concert of the season set for tonight with Cedar Falls Concert Band expected to draw a large crowd.

Cedar Falls Oct Wm. Hale Dakota Eldredge Wilson Srey Ww. F. Noble Cader Falls Harner Kership Women's Relief Corps Barbara Boehmler J. H. Dix Vivian Leona Ainsworth Iowa Raymond Dix Aurtie Nicholson

Candidates Must Get Busy as Nomination Deadlines Loom

State Auditor warns ambitious hopefuls that only 33 days remain to file petitions for state county and township offices under the new primary law. Independent candidates face strict deadlines and must submit petitions signed by qualified voters. Black Hawk County faces a peculiar vacancy situation where L P Kieffer is ill and Nathan B. Barber acts as deputy with unclear eligibility.

Atkernon O’olni Nelle Vrogm Benjas Run W. Schunamann D. W. Falls Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls Hoy Cedar Waterloo Marinal Oberlin New York Chicago Schunemann Blackhawk County Kieffer Republican’ Party Nathan B. Barber Barber

Standings and local notices mix in county election report

A fragmented report covers Union township politics with an unfilled assesor vacancy, primary voter lists under law, and multiple county election mechanics. It notes Democratic weakness, party alignment requirements for voters, and machine voting issues amid a second primary for senator, plus local wedding news and a description of a Chinese bridge, all in a period-voiced newspaper tone.

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Picked Up En Passing and City News Briefs

A mixed slate of local notices includes a passing remark about a theatre show “Hey Fatal Marriage” and updates on residents. Typhoid illness strikes Mrs D W Bryan of 1020 South Street. Beloit Orchestra travels to Denver for a wedding. An overcoat disappears from Els hotel with no suspect. Several residents travel or visit relatives, while police report no major crimes. The city hall experiences a gag problem due to a vault issue, affecting lighting and smoking rules. The Odd Fellows degree team plans a ceremonial exhibit at Blackhawk lodge. Two more victims are reported in a distant case. A local altercation leads to fines. The Iowa Rope Belt Company expands work under the courthouse area to add a basement for machinery. Miscellaneous religious reflections and a historical note conclude the page.

Beloit Denver Toay Els Frank Megaw Independence Henry Apfel Gagan Avenue Lanark James Virdenl Rowan Iowa Stark Burhyte Mise Olive Burhyte Oelwein W. A. Orton Wentworth D. D F. H.burk Ida Kuehale Wm. Urie Lafayette Street Breemier Blackhawk Lodge Odd Fellowship West Side Lodge L. E. McClain Eagle Grove Tom O'Neal Los Angeles BE. T. Nelson Chas Rush Iowa Rope Belt Company Court House Sycamore Street

City Council mulls graduated police payroll and gas ordinance

City council and police committee weigh a graduated payroll plan to pay officers by length of service, with current day staff earning 62.50 monthly and night patrol 67.30. Gas franchise amendments to allow gas manufacture from other substances failed on third reading. Bridge repairs on Logan Avenue and Standish Oil tanks planned. milk ordinance revisions discussed. A public meeting with mill producers is set for Saturday at 2:00 PM in City Hall.

Brown Omeer J. F. McSweeney Citizens’ Gas and Electric Company Carmellmen Logan Avenue Standlard Masa Monteio

Market Gossip Sees Bearish Tone In Wheat Corn

Chicago, Oct 1 market gossip notes a bearish mood in wheat and corn with some support that may stem from weaker deliveries. Armour and Swift hold large October positions in ribs and lard while traders report substantial cash sales and mixed fortunes for nearby contracts.

Chicago Provisiona Cudahy Packing Co Armour Swift Iowa Armour Grain Co Lamaoni Bros. & Co Shorts

Water loo theatre crowd turned away by no room rules

AP reports a Waterloo theatre crowd was turned away after the house filled to capacity for a circus night. Photographs captured the audience as performances and hypnotism demonstrations drew into the program. Plans included a tally ho ride and a singing brigade with Friday featuring a class of young women on stage. Saturday will cap the event with W. B. Patt an presenting The Blockhead.

Waterloo Theatre Spur Norwood Duncan Palace Wee TF. M Shippey Stunski Frank Wood Wantler Wil W. B. Pattan

Logal Markets Today Sluggish Opening Prices Amid Broad Quiet

The Norge market opens October with dull common classes and a sluggish overall tone. Heavy drafters and southern chunks hold steady in fair demand while blemished and inferior classes sell slowly. Select industrial and small classes see activity though buyers remain cautious and cautious in loading orders. Thursday trade ran on an even basis at the follow Mop scale.

Norge

Market Report on Hay Straw and Hog Prices

The week shows stronger hay and straw demand with firmer prices. Top Chicago sale hits 7.20 per unit, average around 6.76, hogs 200 pounds+ at 6.50, lighter hogs around 6.40, beans noted with prices listed. Market activity remains sharp with quality improving versus a month and year ago.

Chicago

Real Estate Cattle Market activity and prices noted

The report outlines cattle and feeder markets with mixed demand. Higher prices for fat cows and heifers contrast with dull steer trade, while feeders sell better. Deeds filed for record include Petersen and Peterson lots in Cedar Walls and Waterloo areas. Poultry and egg markets show strength. dairy and grain sectors remain steady with modest receipts and prices.

Texas Chicago Peteraan C. Peterson Mast Waterloo Ducy M. Grit R. G. Sinish Cahners Powers Wm. Spidel Jacob Spor TE. Waterlow B. Carpenter W. EL Sia T. Meyers J. Tot Dewar East Waterloo Bell Et al

Cured St Vitus Dance Alleged by Williams Pink Pills

Mrs. James Witkie of Charakes Iowa credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her fourteen year old daughter from St Vitus dance after a year of weakness tremors and extreme nervousness. She says the pills improved sleep appetite and strength and led to complete recovery. Sold by druggists or by mail 60 cents per box six boxes 3 60 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schuylerville NY

Wiliams Hera James Witkie Spruce Streat Charakes Iowa Nervona Swan Ag Becanos Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schoucctedy

Patton to Bring Blockhead Comedy to Waterloo

iW B Patton Saturday Mat and Night Manager Busby presents The Blockhead in Waterloo for a rare season appearance. Prof Steele the Blockhead stars in a two act comedy with a strong supporting cast and beautiful scenic work. Matinee and night shows priced 25 and 50 cents, and 60, 75 and 1 dollar for later performances.

B. Patton Busby B. pRuutton Waterloo Pupporting Prirons Evanta

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Quick Relief

Why Suffer Why Suffer If you suffer pain from any cause Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills will relieve it and leave no bad after effects Neither do they create a habit More often the attacks become less frequent or disappear altogether Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills have no other effect except to relieve pain and quiet nervous irritation Testimonials from users in multiple locations claim rapid help for headaches grippe backaches and pluerisy with recommendations to try the product and a offer to refund the price of a free package to prove its value

Miles Mile Ant-Tain Fld Aly Tiny Miler Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

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