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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
2
Editor L G Parrott announces monthly and yearly subscription prices for delivery by carrier and mail. Rates include per month 20, six months 200, per year 70 in advance, and weekly reporter options. Also notes Waterloo Iowa post office entry and change of address procedures.
The Des Moines report cites Guy A. Feely of Blackhawk county as a candidate for speaker of the next Iowa House. It quotes supportive editorials from the Hampton Chronicle praising Feely’s ability, constituency backing, and potential to bring Blackhawk county added distinction to the office.
A compact chronicle lists milestones from 1622 to 1907 including Tonstal bishop printing England's first arithmetic work, Penn receiving Delaware from the Duke of York, Washinton and Rochambeau in Philadelphia, births such as James Adams Ekin and Galusha K. Grow, and milestones like Monterey convention and the Anglo Russian accord at St Petersburg.
Delegates from the east and south arrived in Chicago then traveled by special train to St Paul for a week of tours, feasts, and sessions. Minneapolitans hosted tours to Stillwater and Red Wing with visits to museums, parks, the capitol, and the Grand Opera House, ending with a grand banquet and river trip along the Mississippi.
Gen Anson Mills a retired U S Army general, born August 1844 in Boone County Indiana, spent youth in Texas. Cadet at West Point 1855, later engineer and land surveyor, laid out El Paso, surveyed boundary between New Mexico Indian Territory and Texas, Civil War service, never absent from duty, notable as Mills cartridge bell inventor.
A lingering farewell described as the Ryan voyage ends near St. Paul after a week of hospitality. The editorial party enjoyed sandwiches and coffee, music and dancing, and hymns as they journeyed toward Duluth under clear skies with a grateful crowd saying goodbye on Sunday noon. Mrs Matt Parrtt is noted among the hosts.
In New York a growing culture of luncheon clubs dominates business networking. Traders and professionals from railroads, hardware, drugs, law, and publishing gather at venues like City Lunch atop a 22 story building to discuss deals over meals. Melon à Taft and cloak model factories highlight social trends alongside opera auditions using a new painless vocal screening system. A time stamp ticket policy at Bronx cinemas tackles long afternoon crowds of children, ejecting those who stay past a full performance.
Henry Clewe notes money is easy globally as panic funds remain in banks. Demand for credit stays limited, elevating gold reserves and delaying major action until rates rise. European banks hoard gold while American securities face selective demand. investors pursue strong borrowers and better proposals amid cautious optimism.
Sealed bids are invited by J. C. Gates for the amphitheatre and fence at Chautauqua Park Waterloo. The purchaser must remove the amphitheatre by May 2, 1903 and the fence by October 15, 1908. Bids due September 10, 1908 with the right to reject any bid.
Des Moines August 31 Gov A B Cummins Iowa known for progressive stances hosts a pleasant Des Moines home that doubles as a summer retreat. The elaborately furnished residence on a popular city drive serves as a social center during winter and legislative open houses with Mrs Cummins hosting frequent affairs. The governor, a reader and speaker, favors political rather than outdoor pursuits and relies on his home and library for leisure.
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