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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
2
Waterloo Reporter Parrott Sona Waterlow Iowa edition shows editor LG Parrott with daily and semi weekly publication notes. It lists subscription rates, mailing details, address change instructions, and a misc entry on post office classification and telephone line.
The Sioux City Tribune repudiates Garst while backing Carroll, urging the fight against progress as the kitchen cabinet lines up for next year’s GOP nomination. A $1,000 gas tar road bill passes county action to dust proof Correctionville road, with county and city factions divided over where funds should be spent. a Minnesota food inspection exposes widespread underweights and adulteration in a Chicago catalog shipment, prompting fines and calls for truthful weights.
A fragment from the Times-Tribune notes a failed attempt at printing a cartoon in Sundays edition. It mentions the office devil or janitor Ivor and jokes about McCutchon and a made it cartoon amid efforts by the repertorial staff and visitors.
A Minnesota judge recently ruled that the common law idea of husband and wife as one person no longer forbids theft from a spouse and allows a wife to testify against her husband. The Webster City Freeman Tribune questions Waterloo Reporter’s gubernatorial handicap interpretation, noting past cautions from 1906 and urging check of official registers to refresh understanding.
The article argues that readers may approach theological works including the Bible with pleasure even if unaware of modern critique methods. It defends the value of the Hebrew and Christian literature, cautions against occult tones in higher criticism, and emphasizes understanding an author's intent and background to grasp meaning.
A fragment of a 19th or early 20th century newspaper item discusses literary interpretation and higher criticism tied to Hebrew and Christian scriptures. It includes references to Effin McCullo m Jones and Henry Hedge. Police actions report a murder arrest in Cheyenne and ongoing manhunts in Des Moines.']}
Argo Grange is reorganized and set to seman an Oct 26th ceremony. Current charter lists 23 names with good prospects to double, as Mr Phelps of Rockford ships 9 steers at 1,490 pounds each for $97.27 per head. Mr Phelps feeds a large cattle bunch yearly. A fire near Sioux City station risked destruction when matches in the basement, ignited by mice, sparked a big blaze but was put out by water.
The first abutment of the new North ee bridge at Glinton is finished. Island grading proceeds with sand fill and track work across First and Second Islands. A midnight crash on Marton street at Boone injures Charles Wyman, rendered unconscious, and Pearson. Ralph Wiley fractures a wrist in a school football game. Navy farm sales near Milford show top price of 104 dollars per acre paid by C. Olesan for a 25 acre tract adjoining town. J. F. May sells 16 acres north of town at 10 dollars per acre. A Alger sells 0 acres at 70 dollars per acre. Robert Chestnut noted as Leo county’s oldest continuous resident.
Public notice promotes Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co and Hall's Family Pills. It claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes, offers one hundred dollars for an unsolved case, and mentions mystic shrine and oasis temple references. Includes stray contact lines and price notes for flowers and seeds.
The Iowa State Federation of Labor notes widespread union growth in many centers. Des Moines and Waterloo show major gains in new locals and chartered groups, while Ottumwa and Keokuk report doubled memberships and new charters. Wage trends rise toward eight hours with fewer disputes, though strikes continue at DuBuque mills and Great Western shops. The state law on private employment bureaus is being enforced, with fifty six complaints leading to convictions, and the federation plans a November meeting in Des Moines.
W B Brunson of Dublin Ga writes his eighty three year old mother thrives on Electric Bitters. He notes two years of use bring strong appetite sleepiness and good health. The ad claims benefit for stomach liver and kidney troubles and urges readers to visit Wangler Bros druggists for purchase.
Washington forecast for the week lists Roosevelt and Root returning from trips, Fairbanks heading south for engagements, Bryan touring New York state, and international balloon races from St Louis. Harriman faces Interstate Commerce hearing in New York, while Chicago hosts a Civic Federation talk on trusts. Major gatherings include Auto Club of America exhibit in New York and several national meetings in Philadelphia Mohonk Lake Mohonk and Atlantic City.
Cadell citizen Earl Shamburg recalls tough days of drought and grasshoppers now past in his prosperous town. He credits relief to Dr King’s New Discovery, claiming a full recovery after a single bottle. Wangler Bros. Drug Store advertises the cure with guaranteed results and a trial bottle offer. Frank Tuettle, Milwaukee switchyard foreman, loses part of his right hand while coupling cars at Mason City.
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