Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Semi Weekly Reporter in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

2

The County Ticket Strong Republican Choice

The Blackhawk county Republican ticket is strong and worthy, with candidates capable of filling offices from president to township constable. Democrats seek to pull Republicans to their side, but true Republicans should support their own ticket to keep the party strong and win from top to bottom.

Blackhawk County T.e Milan Avery Wader Toker. S Thess Tetson Repub- Megu Votton

Farmer's Word to Farmers in Agriculturist Endorses Taft

The Northwestern Agriculturist denounces Bryan and backs Taft, urging farmers to vote on Election Day for patriotic duty. It argues the demagogue harms property owners and industry, predicts Taft’s win if farmers turn out, and calls neighbors to vote early on the first Tuesday of November.

Northwestern Agriculturist Minneapolis Northwest Bryan Taft Agriculturist N Dt William H. Taft

Political fortunes and event notes in early Buffalo

A fragmentary 19th century clipping surveys political risk from Bryan, reports horse shows with 825 workhorses and 73 judges in Buffalo, cites poultry and meat production figures from Technical World Magazine, and quotes Herman Kidder’s New York Starts Zeitung editorial criticizing Bryan’s economic stance.

Bryan A Menace in Lawrenceburg Says Election Impacts Prosperity

W. H. Catt, at Lawrenceburg Indiana on October 23, argues Bryan’s election threatens prosperity. He claims Democrats promise business harm while Republicans promise gains, saying the notion is not bribery but a stall in fact working men and business leaders should know.

Bryan W. H. Catt Lawrenceburg Indiana

Iowa Timber Resources and Forest Plantings

Iowa farmers yield 46 cords of fuel and 252 poles from planted groves over years, earning about $1.05 to $29.26 per post. Native woodland loss raises prices. experiments at the state college seek preservative treatments to extend post durability. Forest types split between alluvial lowlands and upland slopes. cottonwood, willow, elm on bottomlands and hickory, oaks, ironwood on uplands. Windbreaks are valued but should not fully enclose orchards. plan site with home orchard needs in mind. The Forest Service surveyed native farm woods and planted groves to assess extent, character, value, and profitability of timber growing.

Iowa State College Forest Service

Results of 1892 Election and Harrison's Legacy

The article surveys Harrison era statehood gains from 1845 to 1863, notes the 1892 contest largely mirrored 1848, and details the 1892 campaign. It covers Blaine’s bid, Cleveland’s nomination, Weaver’s People’s party, and the tariffs, plus the Homestead strike and the Democratic victory with 277 electoral votes to 145 for Harrison.

Cleveland New York People’s Party Congress South Omaha James H. Weaver Love James G. Field Virginia Socialist Labor Party Simon Wing Massachusetts John Bidwell Carnegie Steel Company Homestead California Connecticut Delaware Illilnois Indiana New Jersey Wisconsin Michigan Harrison Hartixon

Circular 184 Promotes Native and Planted Timber in Iowa

Forest Service Circular 184 outlines native and planted timber in Iowa. Available by applying through the Washington forester’s office.

This Date in History October 26 entries

November 26, 1934 issue compiles events on October 26 across centuries including the first American congress adjournment in 1174, Moltke’s birth in 1800, Penn’s death in 1803, a 18N7 war declaration, Elta canal completion in 1825, McClure’s Northwest Passage discovery in 1450, Mefeking bombardment in 1899, Stanton’s death in 1302, and Roosevelt sending Mastealf in 1905 to probe anti Japanese sentiment on the Pacific coast.

Count von Moltke John Penn North Carolina Russia Great Britain Elta Canal Albany Northwest Passage Capt. McClure Investigator Mefeking Elizabeth Cady Stanton New York City Johnstown N.Y Roosevelt Mastealf San Francisco Peelfie Coast

Edward Harrigan birth and career overview

The article notes Edward Harrigan born October 26, 1815 in New York City. It tracks his stage start before 25, rise as a popular variety actor, work with Tony Pastor, years as a touring performer, and later actor-manager in New York. It mentions his retirement in 1856 and return in 1905 in Old Tavander, plus his authorship of several successful plays. It also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and pricing.

Edward Harrigan New York City Ant Hts New York Playhouse Tony” Pastor Mr. Harrigan Metropolis New York

Letter to Laborers on Jobs and Tariffs in 1890s

A broad argument to men in building trades about public works in the four years before 1896. The text blames Democratic misrule for unemployment and credits a Republican protective tariff for economic recovery and higher wages. It asks laborers to vote for the pro tariff leader and criticizes the German Wilson bill.

Canada election struggle foretells Liberal or Conservative victory

Ottawa reports a close general election with Liberals led by Laurier confident of a majority while Conservatives under Bardon claim gains in Quebec and the Maritimes. The Liberal platform emphasizes strong economic progress and better organization amid a tense national mood. Kidney health ad promotes Joley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic.

Ottawa Qnt Dominion Tve Sly World Laurier Robert L. Bardon Liberal Quebec Maritime Provinces Manitoba West Lberal

Effects of Election On Wall Street Optimism

New York stock market edges higher as Taft leading in polls spurs confidence. analysts say election impact is temporary, with recovery backed by cheap money and strong farm prosperity. Western bankers bullish, eastern cities cautious. tariff revision near-term with mixed chances as Congress convenes.

New York Mr. Taft United States Ghenies Prairie States West Congress Républi Senate C. H. Eighmey

Pennsylvania Club Women Hold Annual Convention in Pittsburgh

Commuters completed final arrangements for the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention at the Hotel Schenley with 600 visitors expected. Mrs Edward W Biddle of Carlisle will preside tomorrow morning, as delegates gather for sessions through Saturday covering child labor, smoke nuisance, public libraries and other topics of general interest.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs Schenley Edward W. Biddle Carlisle Fedaration

President Roosevelt Turns 50 Tomorrow

Washington reports President Roosevelt will be 50 on October 27 1858 birth year noted. No special observance planned beyond routine days. A White House birthday dinner is expected with family and a few intimate friends.

Washington Roosevelt White House

Democratic Candidate Withdraws From State Race

Davenport Iowa reports Henry Boetiger democratic candidate for state representative forced to withdraw after charges from a local Republican paper. Boetiger, once discharged from the Iowa National Guard in 1892 for disrespect to President McKinley, allegedly made an obscene remark after the McKinley assassination news. The German American Alliances backed him, but many urged withdrawal. Officials may still list his name on the ballot as papers were filed late.

Harrison North Dakota South Dakota Montana Washington Congress Wdako Wyoming United States Blaine Weektess James C. Blaine National Republian Committee Flarrison Minneapolii Whitelaw Heid The New York Tribune Chicago Cleveland Adlai Stevenson Linais South Davenport Haskell Henry _ Boetiger Spettger Iowa National Guard William McKinley McKinley Boettger Ottar Co. 3 Davenpark Boetiger Allines Allance Bottger Alliance Doettger

Rare coins auction in New York draws collectors

Coin collectors from across the United States descend on New York to bid at Walter & Scott and the Collector's Club sale. The dispersal features gold coins in many types and varieties, including nearly a complete set of three dollar gold pieces from 1854 to 1889, plus thirty five dollar gold pieces dated 1795 to 1849. The collection also contains sixty gold dollars covering nearly every year of issue from the United States' smallest gold denomination.

New York United States Walter & Scott New Orleans Dahlonega Charlotte

Unveiling of Harrison Monument in University Park

Indianapolis October 26 details parade and ceremonies for unveiling the Harrison Monument in University Park honoring former President Benjamin Harrison. Vice President Fairbanks presides with speakers John L Griffiths and General John W Noble. James Whitcomb Riley will read a commemorative poem.

Indianapolis

Campaign push roils through New York pivotal election

The New York state race dominates the final week of campaigning as Taft and Bryan marshal top speakers for stumping from ally to Buffalo. Democratic Bryan visits New York with a packed program including a Fifth Avenue reception, a Madison Square Garden mass meeting, and tours Albany Syracuse and Buffalo. Republicans rally Taft Hughes LaRoot with a schedule across the state concluding in multiple cities.

New York Buffalo Thheir Tait Bryan Partes National Democratic Club Fifth Avenue Bryan Jis Mr. Bryan Madison Square Garden Greatdemocritia Albany Syracuse Watt Connecticut Stanford South Norwalk Bridgeport Adconia Waterbury Bristol New Britain Hartford B. Bpeech Capitol Meriden Wallingford New Haven Taft Yale University Tatt Gav. Hughes Mailoon Square Garden Duce Japa la Root Gov. Hughes Rochester Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler Tg Continus State Committee Kingston Brooklyn The Bronx Ogdensburg Auburn Poughkeepsie

St Louis Horse Show Opens in New Coliseum at Night

The St Louis Horse Show in St Louis Missouri opens in the new Coliseum tonight as the event aims to be the most successful yet with seventy five classes to be judged and a prize list among the year's best with several hundred dollars in purses across harness and saddle divisions. The piece also promotes Hellbatter’s Rocky Mountain Tea for babies and advertises cabinet photos from L V Simmons gallery.

ST. Louis St Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waterloo Reporter Matt. Farrett & Sons Waterloo L. G. Parrott LY Mall Postomice Stoulit Alwara Bet Proxa Corn Hert Paone Eualuesy Editorial Reams the County Ticket Francaise Tityan An Zanna Venana Technical World Herman Kiddey Democratic, National Committee the New York Zeitung Bryan A Menace Iowa Timber Resources Forester Hall Ita Adéresa F. J. Cheney & Co Tadeno Drugelata Toc Edo U. S. Labor Bureau Canada Joley Foley's Wangler Bros I. K. Jader Mwhild Henry Clews Wall Street Locke Pennsylvania Club Henry Boettger Movent Walter Scott Hollister Bears Camprick Columbia Columbia S. C South Carolina Ratins H. Kluger Wingiula Ave Tadfanopalia Ind Foley Helllater Baby V. Simmons
Search Courier

Search the Semi Weekly Reporter Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Semi Weekly Reporter?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication