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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
Pain and headaches relieved by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claims of instant relief. Advertising copy cites customer testimonials from L Russell and Mrs Al J Hampton, urging purchase through druggists for 25 cents per package of 29 doses with guarantee of refund if not beneficial.
The railroad work near Quasqueton concentrates on finishing rough grading with a few days needed for completion. Despite visible progress, only a mite and a half of grade remains, and unfavorable conditions threaten timely completion this year. Investors remain confident the project will advance when business conditions normalize. Miss Pauline Montgomery leaves for New York then Ireland to visit her parents and relatives, returning next spring.
Sher ry Peters of Norfolk Nebraska appears to be the collector for Shoemaker as Waterloo police wed to detain him. Peters wired for $36 to secure Shoemaker’s release after officials in Omaha advised.
Cedar Falls scenes detail Mrs. McCrudleas visiting Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids residents returning from a visit, and local figures tracking bank trips and Denmark travels. The Nineteenth Century club adds four members after Denmark sojourns. Rev Loughridge attends a Baptist convention. guests from Waterloo dine with Mrs. Bryant. Odell to convert opera house into a garage. health updates on Rev. H. B. Jones. bazaar at St. Joseph's proceeds amid inclement weather with presidential caucus glimpses and raffle items.
Over the past two weeks real estate sales have surged, mainly town lots, though only about a third may be recorded later. Prices on city property have risen, with a clear demand for both inside and outer district land. Most recent sales involve additions, signaling strong market interest. A new schedule for the Dubuque division Portage district is noted, with transportation staff urged to obtain the updated time card.
The board of supervisors reports an option on the 200 acre Leeper farm at 22000 with 500 paid as good faith. The current 75 acre poor farm could fetch 22500, leaving a small surplus. They argue the Leeper site would be self supporting, with barns residences and new facilities to house the indigent and some insane patients more cheaply than the present arrangement.
A Waterloo Chamber of Commerce gathering drew over 100 citizens to hear about eleven propositions, including plans from major plants aiming to use Waterloo as a western distributing point. The effort, led by local organizers, has already sold more than 14,500 in stock for development and anticipated ground improvements with the purchase of a 70 acre tract. Mrs. Staabel, retiring proprietor of the Hudson restaurant, plans to move to Waterloo with her family, leaving behind enduring friendships after seven years of operation.
Rev Ed Aull of Grace M B church was elected director and president of the Town Methodist Hospital at Des Moines. The move expands the hospital directorate to include four conferences of the state. S. Goodland, GC & N W agent at Galantz, is in town. Also in Cedar Falls heading there.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary tract issues. It claims nearly all diseases start in the kidneys and urges readers to send for a sample bottle and booklet. The copy stresses the remedy s broad appeal and mentions a free letter with instructions.
A busy local report notes births and engagements including a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Sred Weineck at 103 Courtland Street, marriage of Will Speicher and Emma Cook, and various visits and illnesses. It also covers a piano of police and court notes along with a rescheduled board meeting.
Report from Chicago markets Oct 22 notes sizeable grain deliveries and unsettled wheat and corn trading. Wheat and corn movement cited with shipments, premiums for No 1 Northern rising, and expectations of possible price changes. Oats outlook described as weak. evidenced by Canadian and Argentine factors. Livestock section lists hog and cattle price ranges and estimated receipts for the day.
Al Russell and C A Longfield of Waterloo and Fargo clashed in a cafe on Commercial Street last night at 9 30. Dishes fruit vegetables and silverware lay scattered as Mrs W J Thayer the proprietress suffered a plate strike to the head. Two children narrowly escaped harm. Officer Palmer jailed Russell and Longfield. Longfield pleaded guilty paying a 25 dollar fine and faces further investigation and a council chambers hearing for police court proceedings. A Winds Central driver Bridunls inspired by Nokon in an Omaha division accident will be unable to resume work for several weeks.
The court hears a motion to direct verdict in the case of T H Winslow versus Commercial Building Company. Plaintiffs seek $1000 damages for injuries from a fall from a freescape ladder. Defense argues lack of knowledge of the escape’s faulty construction and defects detectable by an ordinary observer.
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