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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

2

Oskaloosa Dropped From Central Baseball Association

The Central Baseball association removes Oskaloosa from the Iowa State league era. Fans cite weak attendance and distant parks. Despite strong past efforts and a bid to host 25,000 paid admissions, the city loses its team while Waterloo watches on with concern.

Oskaloosa Central Baseball Association Iowa State League Kennedy Reguit Tae Clty Ecoune Street Cor Company Waterloo Central Association Kisk Dun Mieleaghe Oxkiloosa Ue Association DUC Osset Ree Posaissian Busizigss

Waterloo City Stands Proud Amid Move Reconsideration

The passage notes Waterloo’s firm stance as both city and association member amid talks to drop the city and their belief that their actions advance seamepy interests. It highlights Waterloo hosting magnates this week and its continued commitment to the company.

Waterloo

Prices Rise Spark Democratic Worries Over Commerce

A Jubilee Township reader Timothy Hay letters the Peoria Herald Transcript decrying high prices that crush saving. He recalls past thrift, cites shoes at five dollars and a thirty dollar suit, and laments debt of over five hundred dollars while noting new expenses like pianos, autos, and barns. The Philadelphia Press commentary questions Bryan’s potential presidency, warning of turmoil and stalled business under a broader fear of drastic tariff shifts.

Cagipaign Timothy Long Jubilee Township Peoria (iii) Herald- Transcript

Presidential election pitches clash of Bryan and Taft

A lengthy political column argues Bryan would unsettle markets and curb regulation while Taft is praised for public service. It notes Missouri direct senate vote, Kansas City and Lincoln campaigns, and hostile takes from Tribune. The piece includes voter guidance, quotes on labor, and multiple state race references.

The Sioux City Journal Roland Bryan

Labor Vote Rides on Record and Leaders in Iowa

Des Moines reports argue labor voters must judge campaigns by leaders’ ability and the record of labor legislation. Republicans tout state and national laws aiding workers, safety, and child labor limits, while Democrats face a critique for lacking pro labor action during control.

Des Moines Iowa National Party South Democratic Party Plac

Wickern Runs as Independent in Wisconsin Vote

Herman L. Wickern, speaker and Lafollette wing Republican, seeks re election as an independent. He accuses business interests and anti Lafollette factions of spending 10 009 in Trempealeau County to defeat him. South Dakota voters face a decision on repealing the one year residence act tied to divorce policy and residence requirements.

Herman L. Wickern Wisconsin General Assembly Lafollette Republican Wisconsin Biz Ims Stephenson Trempeslean County Atrempeslean County South Dakton Congress

This Date in History October Second Highlights

A compact list of historical notes dated October 2 covering Raleigh’s beheading in London in the 16th century, John Hancock resigning as president of the Continental Congress in 1777, Keats birth in 1795, early canal milestones for Buffalo in 1825, Rathbone’s birth and later death, Maryland’s skate decree in 1864, Henry Irving’s American debut in 1883, Beckellans death in 1885, Roblin’s Manitoba premier change in 1900, and the Astor-Spender-Clay marriage in 1904 with other year-anchored facts.

Sir Walter Raleigh London John Hancock American Congress Johno Keats Mile Canal Buffalo Abany Justus H. Rathbone The Knights of Juthias Utica N. J Lima Deca Maryland Bradford Henry Irving New York City George B. Becklellan Orange Philadelphia R. P. Roblin Macdonald Manitoba Pauline Astor Gaptain Spender-Clay Jonson

Arthur Yager Birthday Pioneer Educator and Writer

Arthur Yager, noted educator and writer, born October 29 1868 in Henry county Kentucky. He studied at Georgetown college and became principal of Georgetown Academy then chaired history and economics at Georgetown College. He has published scientific and historical articles and belonged to major scholarly associations. Night school ads invite enrollment at Waterloo Taginess College SynLeain Block with contact by A B Harvey president.

Arthur Yager Henry County Kentucky Georgetown College Georgetown Academy Georgetown The American Historical Association American Economic Association America

Labor Views in Campaign Between Taft and Democrats

The piece catalogues political figures including Sullivan Tillman Bailey and Hearst, praising Taft's experience and labor sympathy while contrasting Democratic leadership. It argues bread and butter concerns drive voters, claiming Democratic missteps under prior administrations led to unemployment and lower prices, while a Republican return would bring prosperity and stability.

Bryan Armera Burlington Diana Sullivan Iincis Tillman Carolina Bailey Texas Hearst Taft Republian Lsbor Philippines Panaima Ang War Department Jabor Strongesa

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Universal Cure

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces to remove the disease's foundation. Proponents offer a hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials.

Hall Gio Foundation PF. J Cheney & CO Menfals

Cuba election looms as Gomez gains united Liberal support

General Josemiguel Gomez, backed by Gomez and Zayas-Mberal factions, likely to win Cuba's November 14 election with united Liberal party backing. He led the Liberal ticket a year earlier but lost to Palma who resigned after a ballot dispute. Gomez, detained during the August revolution, leads the Miguelista liberals while Menocal heads the conservatives as US rule shifts to the new government after the poll.

Josemiguel Gomez Gomez Zayas Mberal Nberal Cuba Lberal Palma

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