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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

2

Shores for Sheriff Race in Black Hawk County

The Republican candidate F M Shores is expected to win the sherif race in Black Hawk County. He has run a clean campaign, traveled the county thoroughly, and received strong support from Republicans. He is described as a capable, conscientious leader who would dedicate careful attention to the sheriff's office.

M. Shores Sherif Blackhawk Shores Republican Party Mr. Bhaden

Catalpa Plantations Demand Skill and Careful Management

The article explains Catalpa plantations require careful selection of lard catalpa seeds, rich moist soil, and strategic pruning to promote straight stems. It details cutting back sprouted stumps, yearly care, and the economics of a Hutchinson Kansas plantation with 500 acres yielding posts, firewood, and steady profits under strict management.

Catalpa Yasgy Hutchinson Kansas Yager Yarey

Waterloo Registration for November Votes Urges Citizens

Citizens of Waterloo must register to vote in the upcoming November election. Registration days are October 22 23 24 and an apparent October 37. The notice urges timely action and notes a party duty aspect tied to the caucus and potential speaker nomination.

Waterloo House of Representatives Cannion Pickett Iils

Garfield and Hancock Triumph In 1880 Election

In the Hayes era Democrats gain senate majority as Grant Blaine Sherman contest the Republican nom. Garfield emerges as presidential nominee after a drawn Chicago convention fight. Hancock wins the general election, Garfield fails to win southern electoral votes, marking a new party alignment.

Hayes Congress Washington Senate Lamer J. Tilden General Grant United States Grant Rocsey Conkling New York Conkiog Don Cameron Pennsylvania Gen Iahi AL Logen Winds Biaigo George B. Edmounds Vermont John Sherman Treasu Chicago Blaine Conkling Slaine Joy Michigan Bliine Janes A. Garfela Ohio Sherman Garfield Wisconsin Edmunds Virginia Shermen Conkting Bisine Uailor Conking Chester A. Arthur Park Démocratie National Convention Cincinnnati Mgr. Tilden Winfield Scott, Hancock William H. English Indiana Greenback Party James B. Weaver Town Neal Dow Atnine Maine Uniil New Jersey Nevada Cillfaynin Hanngele

Little Letters to Laborers at Tomo Railroad Telegraph Operator

A letter to railroad workers notes that operator pay should reflect job responsibility and skill, citing Iowa Labor Bureau figures from 1896 to 1997 showing daily wages rising to 2.27 with more men employed. It credits Republican governments for overtime laws and urges workers to pursue better pay through their organizations, advertises Waterloo Business College opportunities, signed A. F. Harvey, President.

Taft David Rankin Tarkio Kansas City Missouri Bryan Bir Rakin Tait Rankin Yale Wienee Cleveland Republical al. Rankin Dubuque Joseph G. Cannon Pickett Av. Plulett Congress Tomo Railroad Iowa Labor Bureau Republican National

Campaign activity centers on Taft and Cannon shakeups

In the week before the election New York hosts key campaigning for Taft and other figures while rumors swirl about Speaker Cannon. John Catzell of Pennsylvania may seek the speakership if Cannon loses. The Nebraska Presbyterian synod condemns Cannon's temperance stance and rosters Roosevelt and Taft supporters headed home. Theodore Roosevelt II may vote at Oyster Bay. experts note 90 to 100 close congressional districts nationwide amid doubt about several states.

Roosevelt Tabtang New York Praise House Theodore Roosevelt II Oyster Bay

This Date in History October 22 Summary

On October 22 events span centuries including colonial Massachusetts charter annulment by Britain. 1685 Edict of Nantes revocation. 1722 birth of Peyton Randolph in Williams burg and death in Philadelphia. 1812 Moscow recaptured by Russians. 1813 Perry with Harrison and Galney at Erie. 1878 Simon Hugh Holmds premier of Nova Scotia. 1909 John Sherman died in Washington after birth in Lancaster. 1997 New York trust suspended payment.

Massachusetts Nantea Peyton Randolph Continental Congress Philadelphia Wiliamsburg Moscow Commodore Perry Harrison Galney Erie Simon Hugh Holmids Nova Scotia John Sherman American Statesman Washington, D. C Lancaster Ohio iMi Episcopal Bishops Xulckertooket Trust Conpany New York

Henry M. Whitney 69th Birthday Birthday Note and Career Sketch

Henry M. Whitney prominent in New England politics and industry is noted for his 69th birthday. Born October 22 1539 in Conway Massachusetts he is son of Brigadier General James M. Whitney and brother of former Navy Secretary William C. Whitney. Whitney built Boston street railways and led Canada trade interests and advocated reciprocity. he led a Boston banking start then shipping in New York and later became president of a steamship company. He was Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in 1905 and for governor the following year.

Henry M. Whithay Henry Melgie Whitney New England Conway Mass James M. Whitney William C. Whitney Navy Cleveland Henry M. Whitney Boston New York Whitney Canada United States Cominion Massachusetts

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Universal Remedy

An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to send for tests. The page also includes assorted notices and local items about medicine, household ads, and a coal development note near Madrid.

Hall Twomais F. J. Cheney & Co Trig Madrid

Letter to Laborers in Iowa Coal Trade 1896 Context

An Iowa Labor Bureau data narrative compares 1896 coal pricing and wages with earlier times, praising organized labor for reducing strikes from 10 to 14% yearly averages and arguing that union agreements relied on sustained demand. It questions tariff elimination and industrial depression risks, noting lower strike disruption and labor costs amid rising coal value. A closing ad mentions Salmon cans at C H Eighmey's.

Iowa Labor Bureau Des Moines Iowa Todiay Mins Coal Lorelent Meanufacturer

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