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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
Notices describe subscription payment plans and address changes for readers, stressing the need to update both old and new addresses and to include telephone numbers for the Bell system. The article also notes editorial offices and standard post office handling for a regional newspaper.
The Waterloo community mourns the death of a gifted and devoted young woman born January 15, 1869 in Waterloo. A lifelong musician, she studied in Chicago New York Paris and London and taught vocal music in Chicago before illness struck in 1907 and led to her passing August 16, 1998 in Badenweiler Germany. Survived by a devoted father and brother C P Bratnober, her loss leaves a void in many hearts.
The piece recalls historical political efforts led by the independence league in Ohio, the push for direct senatorial elections, and shifting party dynamics with jockeying candidates like A. F. Otte. It also lists a "This Date in History" rundown from 1785 to 1900s, noting treaties, battles, and political milestones.
Three towns along the proposed Iowa Railroad right of way approve a five percent tax and franchise. Hubbard votes 134 to 42 on tax and 84 to 18 on franchise. Stad elife 143 to 10 on tax and 102 to 40 on franchise. Story City 175 to 66 on tax and 150 to 48 on franchise. J W Giles, special road representative, optimistic the line will be built within a few years, following Eldora’s lead.
The joint commission studying Lake Michigan pollution met in Milwaukee to discuss water quality across four states. Attendees included Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana officials, plus municipal and federal officers, with university laboratory representatives contributing to a broad water analysis discussion.
Land ia 0O1 that Baptist denomination throughout a large section of the southwest gathered in San Angelo to say to take part in the annual meeting of the Concho Valley Baptist association. This meeting will continue for three days and will be followed by the annual Bible conference of one week's duration.
A Missouri Valley report notes deadlock strengthens standpatters while Democrats claim gains as Oregon plans a November primary alongside the regular election. Iowa faces a short term senator stalemate with Cummins opposition, and potential nominees include Walter I. Smith or Gilbert N. Haugen, amid party maneuvering and cross state political drama.
Des Moines Sept 10 Judge W D Dynus of Hampton Franklin county was nominated by the Republican state convention on the tenth ballot for the Supreme Court judgeship to succeed the late Charles Bishop. Governor Cummins will appoint for the short term ending next January. The convention saw strong voting and a breakaway by Roberts Ottumwa and F R Gaynor Plymouth. Evans benefited from late shifts and Pottawattamie changed to Evans after 26 votes for Evans.
The Culminating diamond of 425 carats each will be cut into two gems for King Edward and his scepter, to be presented by the Transvaal government in England. Experts note superfine quality, white brilliance, and high value, with three artisans working months in Holland. Security is strict as government guards the process.
Georgia peach growers convene in Atlanta at the Kimball house with a large turnout as President Mathaws opens the meeting. The session discusses industry needs and a permanent Georgia Peach Growers organization to unite prominent growers and improve shipping methods and market prices. A public notice about nonliability appears amid miscellaneous local advertisements.
The article portrays Francis Wilson, famed comedian, relaxing on his expansive New Rochelle porch. It highlights his modest pride in a substantial summer home, his love of New Rochelle, his large library, and the ease with which he performs on stage despite the demands of a professional life.
Edith Mor timer flees happiness to escape an imminent marriage to Guy Pruston, a bold soldier. He pursues her with a playful capture theme, threatens consequences, and presses for marriage at a village church, while Edith resists yet hints at a future union after their staged war ends. The piece blends romance with light comic intrigue in a small-town setting.
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