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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
1
The page shows subscription pricing and delivery options for the Waterloo Weekly Reporter edited by G. Parrott. It lists monthly carrier rates, yearly prepaid prices, and a change of address instruction for subscribers, noting second class mail and post office entry.
An OCR fragment lists reporter telephones, bell phone numbers, business office and editorial rooms. It appears to be a newspaper contact section indicating where to reach the newsroom and the calendar department.
A Davenport article argues Iowa households hold substantial wealth across banks insurance and building firms. It notes deposits rose from May 14 to August 14 by nearly 3.4 million and that widespread investments support independent, prosperous Iowa living despite political doubts. The piece also forecasts a potentially severe winter and comments on agricultural conditions and corn prospects.
Des Moines conference nominates Major John F. Lacey ex-congressman from Iowa s sixth district as successor to William J Allison. The biography recounts Lacey s Civil War service in Iowa units, legislative work, authoring mining laws, and Roosevelts praise. He champions tariff protection and pledges a clean campaign and support for the Republican ticket.
The passage describes large potatoes reportedly weighing a pound and a half each and notes careful cultivation in thorapge hill between rows. Farmers mention not hiking the potatoes and hoeing season, using a timed fork and plowing to the full depth of the tines along the hills.
The GOP in Iowa pledges to press its cause with sentiment in favor of Major Lacey and protectionist doctrine while avoiding personal criticism of Governor Cummins. Both sides vow a calm, good nature campaign as the six week election approaches.
A dated digest lists events from 1804 Dearborn to 1937 treaty signings. Notable items include Dearborn sailing for Algiers, the Regent sinking in 1814, Civil War Gpequan victory, Lincoln burial move, James A. Garfield’s death in 1881, 1834 regional earthquakes, Sir Alexander Galt’s 1893 death, Bick Kinley funeral in 1001, Marie Henriette’s death in 1302, and the 1937 France Canada treaty signing.
Sir Henry Norman born September 19 1853 in Leicester England marks his 50th birthday. A writer traveler and Parliament member since 1990 he studied in England Paris and Leipzig and Harvard. He helped preserve Niagara Falls and founded The World's Work after a career at Pall Mall Gazette and London Chronicle.
A fragmented chronicle lists dates of battles and deaths from 1643 to 1897. It mentions Royalists at Newbury in 1643, Luetug Cary and others, designer Frederick MacMonnies born September 20 1863, and various military figures tied to Trafalgar, Connecticut governance, and Independence signer Charles Carroll of Annapolis. The text includes biographical notes on MacMonnies and references to his international study and works in the United States and France.
Thousands of housewives settle the pie question by making Jemon chee Glata or cocoanut custard pies now popular under the OUR PIE brand. Instructions on the package promise better results with use, 10 cents for a 2-pie package from any retailer. No. 6 The Village Vagabond plays at the Waterloo theatre tonight.
Gene W. H. Parsons ex state senator and Confederate brigadier general cites Peruna in a Washington letter praising its relief for grippe symptoms. Col William Bailey and others from Chicago and New York also attest to Peruna’s kidney and general health benefits after short use.
John Burroughs, famed author, keeps Slabsides a self built cabin near West Park. The simple retreat sits in woods overlooking the Hudson valley, where Roosevelt slept and Burroughs hosts visitors. He cooks in a small kitchen, spends summers there, and stores his works at the Hudson residence.
A long list of home recipes and instructions for soups fritters cookies doughnuts and desserts. Includes methods for vegetable soups baked apples prune pie prunes and other fruit dishes plus a turkey dressing recipe and kitchen tips using lemon juice and a tea product advertisement.
In Frazer and Boos a large hound broke chains and terrorized the area before attacking a dog. Town officers chase the animal as widespread fear spreads through the region. Meanwhile a Des Moines ice company worker suffered a severe leg wound from a slipping ice accident at 619 Hartford Street.
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