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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1907

Page

2

Frosts and Finance Strain Iowa Markets and Crops

The report notes historical first killing frosts in Iowa with Des Moines as observation point and cites a late corn maturity this year. It also discusses municipal bond sales. New York City borrows heavily for public works while Waterloo faces indebtedness limits. Black Hawk County leads in corn acres with oats and hay significant, soybeans scarce, and pasture lands expanding.

Iseus Towa Blackhawk County Iowa Blackhawk Emall

Politics and Politicians in a Turbulent Era

Reported remarks from Norman B. Mack suggest Roosevelt and Bryan will be the next presidential nominees. Taft visits St Petersburg and Berlin while meeting Kaiser. Metcalf eyeing retirement as senator pick. Democratic gains in Michigan threaten black political influence. suffrage leader Mike Belle Kearney pushes for women’s vote in presidential elections. Queen Alexandra’s hats showcase a 40 year collection with dated labels. Professor Hoebel notes California languages richer than other regions. Indian ethnology cited.

Mivalanippt Woman's Suffrage Association Mike Belle Kearney Tee

This Date in History September 5

Maryland may again be represented to the United States Senate by an author. Gorman, governor Warfield facing humiliation, seven statesmen named for the Republican presidential nomination, including Fairbanks, Knox, Foraker, Taft, Root, and Cortelyou. Admiral Dewey's home in Manila Bay area, Hemphill poised to succeed Latimer in South Carolina politics, Independence League planning a vigorous New York campaign. Kaiser William may marry Victoria to Leopold, a royal match with political weight. Various historical notes from 1685 to 1900s, plus medical and educational remarks by Dr Osler and school reform ideas, and a list of promotions and retirements of notable federal officials.

Maryland United States Gorman Warfield Senate Fairbankss Knox Foraker Taft Root Cortelyou Shaw J.C. Hemphill Charleston Basta W. Ri' Hearst Independence League Politien

Traction Engine Bridge Case Attracts Statewide Interest

Madison county reports a traction engine crossing four bridges when one collapsed. Young sues the county, claiming damages because the engine lacked required oak planking per state law. The case, decided against Young, rises to the supreme court after his appeal.

Madison Young Ise Suprame

TV appeal to all persons with throat and lung woes

Richmond based Humane Appeal markets Dr Kings New Discovery as the remedy for coughs colds and lung issues. Claims to cure asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and other severe throat illnesses with a one dollar trial bottle offered by Wangler Bros. Drug Store.

Humane Appeal Humane Eitizes Richmond Med Mit Y. D. Williams West Main St Wangler Bros Ste

Travel to Canada Land Offer From McGill Canada Land Co

A Weyburn Saskatchewan District land sale is advertised at fifteen to twenty dollars per acre with railroad fare refunds to buy land. The McGill Canada Land Co in Cedar Falls Iowa promotes an excursion in September and invites inquiries for special rates with stopovers and no required guard.

Canada Weyburn Saskatchewan Era McGill Canada Land CO Cedar Falls Iowa

Storms and fires sweep rural Iowa towns in brief

A stormy period hits western Schleswig area with a lightning struck hay barn burning to the ground killing four horses and destroying hay. A Conrad Methodist church suffered fire damage estimated at 400 to 500 dollars, insured. A Rome guest visits Sloshuana’s St Clara's college, Henry Desqueyrout O P touring the U S for the Dominican Order. Mason City mayor J H McConologue recovering from typhoid fears. fraternal day planned in Ottumwa with a Woodmen of the World toast and barbecue. Wheat is strong near Andrew while oats and barley suffer. Rural delivery to Potawatamie county starts Nov 1 with 38 routes. A drowning floater in Mequoketa proves fictitious. Monticello drownings remembered. The 64th Town Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church set for Burlington Sept 2-9 with Bishop Harl Cranston presiding. 1600 delegates expected. Jankson farmer George Pruscain Sr dies after long life since 1846. Pavey of Bloomfield dies after being struck by train near Hamilton. A Kiron farm is struck by lightning, burning horses and hay. damages insured. John Jacobsen farm near Kiron damaged by hail. The Dats family reports frost danger in about three weeks.

John Jacobser Kiron Wae

Diarrhoea Cure Prompts Agassly Club Meeting Change

Attack of diarrhoea cured by Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy leads to a non eating rule at the Agassly club meeting in Fairfield. The club, recently organized locally, resumes work with this rule after a dose was taken by a member, as advised by R. G. Stewart of Greenville Alabama and merchants. Cattle market news follows with prices, receipts, and market conditions.

Agassly Club Fairfield Chamberlain Jefferson County R. G. Stewart Stewart & Bro Greenville Ala Wanglar Bros, Landgratt & Co J. &. Joder

Birthday of John Griffin Carlisle From Campbell County Kentucky

John Griffin Carlisle born September 5 1835 in Campbell County Kentucky rose to become a Democratic leader in Congress. He served in the Kentucky House and as lieutenant governor and later as a U S senator and secretary of the treasury.

Cardinal Richilien Paris Wxile Canuda Thomas F. Watson Georgia Great Britain Alabama Meyerbeer Berlin Cleveland Pan—American Medical Congress Washington Rothschild Bank John Griffin Carlisle Congress Campbell County Kentucky Covington Poyers Kentucky House of Representatives Donsresa House of Representatives United States

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed by Local Firms

An historic advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure failure and features testimonials from J. Cheney & Co. and West & Traux. It describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy taken internally and promotes Pride 25¢ per bottle and Hall's Family Pills.

J. Cheney & CO Toledo PF. J. Cheney West & Traux Wholeadio Chic Walding Kinnat’& Marvib Hall Drigeista

Pain Balm delivers quick relief for lame back

A letter from Luke LaGrange of Orange Michigan touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a lame back. After three weeks with plaster and other remedies, two applications cured the ailment, with the product sold by Wangler Bros, Landgraf & Co., and J. K. Joder in South, tor.

Chamberlain Luke. LaGrange Orange Mich Wangler Bros Landgraf! & C O J. K. Joder Bwthe Tor

Catholic Excursion Sunday to National Conven tion

Catholic faithful plan a Sunday trip to Dubuque for the annual convention of Catholic enceties. A special 8 15 a.m. train will depart carrying Waterboars and country attendees. No excursion rates offered but the fare will be the same for all passengers. Dysentery remedy story notes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy praised by a Brooklyn lady who used it on a ranch in South Dakota. It cured her illness and she saved the remaining bottle for future use.

New Boston Philadelphia New York New York Central Pennsylvania Railroad Interborough Traction Company Manbatten Brooklyn Waterloo Dubuque Catholic Enceties Chamberlain South Dakota Wang Bros. Landgraft & Co J. m. Joder

Louis City Pioneer association observes annual réunion

The Louis City Pioneer association held its regular annual réunion last Saturday with a well attended gathering. Memorial exercises listed 45 deceased since the last meeting as the names and sketches were read. The regular sextet organizing the group appeared on stage: Barney Gribble Gustave L Berger John Joyce George T Woods John Blesing and A H Baker. J Campbell of Fort Dodge sued for 500 by Christ Halligan farmer for causing his team to run away injuring Halligan and wrecking the carriage. Local drivers’ recklessness prompts suits and Mayor Duttcombs offers a 26 reward for information leading to conviction of those discarding flags and bottles on the pavement. Half goes to the informant.

Louis City John Joyce George T. Woods John Blesing A. H. Baker J. Campbell Fort Dodge Christ Halligan Mr. Halligan Duttcombs

Lost and Found Drugstore Advertisement Note

A fragment from a lost and found style notice referring to a rose and a purchase at Wangler drug store. Mentions two boxes of Dr King’s New Life Pills priced 25 cents, aimed at relief from biliousness and headache.

Nooh Wangler Drug Store Dr. King

Fulton’s Renal Compound Advert in Advertising Claim

An old advertisement touts Fulton’s Renal Compound as the sole cure for chronic kidney disease. It criticizes standard diuretics, claims to publish no testimonials, and urges immediate action for kidney trouble. A San Francisco report notes recovered patients and promotes the product via Wangler Bros. in Chattanooga and a Pacific Coast journal.

Ising Fullon Pacific Coast Manufacturerg Journal San Francisco Chattanooga Tenn Daily News Fulton Wangler Bros

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Atfoo Pett & Goma Wateries LG. Parrott Des Moines New York City Minneapolis Min aaRpolie Norman B. Mack Democratic National Philippines Oi War Taft St. Petersburg Fallieres Victor H. Metcalf Secretary of the Navy Aoon Mr. Métcalt Pires California Alexendra A. J. Hroeber University of California Admiral Dewsy Manila’ Bay Frank Mitchell Admiral Dewey Glen Kaiser William England Victoria Leopold Henry of Battenberg Spain Princéas Beatrice Prince Germany White House Wiliam Henry Harrison James K- Polk Franklin Pierce Hiad Janes Buchanor Abraham Lincoln House Rutherford B. Hayes Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison William McKinley Ohio Theodore Robbsevelt H. Prick Galvary Protectant Pittstitty Rentung Thalt Cinl Hnging Jim Osler Anythi Scholont London Seth Mayball Bagi Istate Garryowen Delis Hayvest Albert Huobert Schleswig Conrad St Clara's College Slosluana Rome Rey Henry Desqueyrout O. P J. H. McConologue Mason City The Woodmen of the World Andrew Pottawattamie County Mequoketé Seemrea Montitello Methodist Episcopal Church George Piicain Jankson Court Prusbate Jankson County Bouuty Gilbert Pavey Bloomfield Weet Grove Chamibelain Shosp Chicago Tayther Lanaight Conover & Swanson John G. Carlisle
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