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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
1
Editor Murphy of the Vinton Eagle denounces the Des Moines meeting of August 25 and political maneuvers by the Republican conference. He states his protest and outlines why he objects to an extra session of the legislature, sent from Vinton, Iowa, August 27.
The text argues for honesty in government and business and condemns evasion of law for personal gain. It notes a death creating an official vacancy and questions why address changes are not promptly executed. It describes a conference about a strained political situation and a governor proposing an extraordinary session to push an amendment affecting Republican voters.
A letter by Bernard Murphy argues the governor should fill the U S Senate vacancy per the constitution. It criticizes the governor’s delay and praises courage shown by Gov Shaw. The piece questions party strategy, calls for honoring the law, and critiques current political maneuvers with references to Cummins and Bryan.
A Des Moines Republican conference proposes a straight party ballot for November, tying U S Senate votes to Republican tickets and restricting cross participation. The idea triggers debate on voter rights and potential court challenges amid health bulletin notes on city typhoid risks and a Bedford County fundraising scheme using thirty-cent contributions for Bryan's supporters.
Readers are urged to save money by buying only the most valuable grocery items. Feature promotes OUR PIE Preparations with lemon, chocolate and custard flavors and claims broad availability through grocers nationwide. An ad mentions Keo Martin Juleson and Alfred Peats wallpaper with low prices and wall guarantees.
A compact list of notable dates: 1632 John Locke born in England and died there in 1704. 1779 Sullivan defeats Tories and Indians at Elmira. 1809 Oliver Wendell Holmes born, died 1894. 1811 Philadelphia suspends specie payments. 1825 Abby Hutchinson born, died 1292. 1872 severe storm and high tide damage along New England coast. 1883 Salvation Army begins operations in Canada. 1907 St Lawrence cantilever bridge near Quebec collapses, ~100 workers die.
The former U S senator from New York and longtime Democratic leader David Bennett Hill was born August 29 1848 in Havana New York. He studied at Bimba Academy entered law and started a public career in Elmira where he became city attorney and then mayor before serving as lieutenant governor in 1882 and governor in 1884 1888. He later joined the U S senate in 1891 and retired from public life after 1887.
A compact list, dated entries mark historical moments from 1488 Charles VII’s accession and 1708 French and Indians burning Mavorhill to 1865 Feargis O'Connor death and 1862 Second Bull Run noting a Confederate victory. Other notes include Fort Miami massacre and Amphitrite shipwreck with convicts.
Sir Denzil Ibbetson long regarded as a top Indian civil servant and ex lieutenant governor of Punjab was born August 30 1847 in Ganging borough England. He studied in Australia and at St John’s Cambridge. He joined the Indian Civil Service in 1870 and rose rapidly serving mainly in the Punjab. His census and gazetteer work made him well known to scholars of India. He was an expert on agriculture and irrigation and led the revenue and agriculture department in the Viceroy’s council, a move that helped trigger unrest in Punjab and broader Indian affairs.
The Honolulu Bulletin notes cases of Bright's Disease reported as cured using Fulton’s Compound. A Honolulu Drug Co agent cites two recoveries, one a dropsy patient who improved after trying the treatment and later moved to California, another island steamer officer who returned to duty. The ad promotes Fulton’s Compound and invites readers to request a free booklet.
A garbled vintage list offers household hacks from salt in water to keep egg whites in check to using velvet felt on pumps to prevent slipping and using window shades as doors. Tips cover cleaning, sewing, storage, odors, pests, and simple maintenance for everyday life.
Chicago Aug 29 Dr Antonio Lagorio a renowned hydrophobia expert is infected with the deadly virus while pursuing a rabbit virus study. An accidental needlelike bone shard pierced his finger during a scleroscope demonstration and he now battles the disease in his Dearborn Avenue clinic. Lagorio expresses cautious hope and urges prompt treatment while acknowledging fear for his life and the value of patient adherence to doctors orders.
New York fashion notes detail summer wear with tatlete or mousseline hoods, ruching, and chiffon flowers. Silver buttons and jet adornments appear on accessories. pink dominates, with broadcloth and foulards in vivid tones. Coats show butterfly backs, chignon accents fade, and new sleeve styles feature horizontal tucks. Parasol tassels and cretonne designs round out a season of bright fabrics and bold trims.
The text discusses Peruna as a catarrh remedy and cites the United States Dispensatory for ingredients like hydrastis canadensis golden seal and dalia formosa. It outlines claimed uses for chronic rhinitis dyspepsia liver and pelvic mucous membranes, and mentions copaiba and cedru seeds while inviting readers to request a free testimonials book.
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