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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item lists monthly and yearly subscription prices by carrier and format, including six months, annual advance, and miscellaneous rates. It notes Waterloo Iowa as the mailing city, with secondary newspaper office and calendar department contact lines.
Cedar Rapids city council approves a right side travel rule for all vehicles after a meeting with Mayor Carmody. Violations carry a 5 to 100 dollar fine and possible imprisonment, aiming to curb road nuisance and accidents. The editorial critique links enforcement to broader political debate and historic figures.
The Beacop reports a candidate promising retirement after one term. He criticizes the program and pledges as inconsistent with effective administration, arguing that Bryanism would be cured by a single term under President Bryan.
Calendar notes list events and births across years including 1647 Joseph Dudley born in Kentucky, 1720 death in April, 1737 Hebrew disfranchisement in New York, 178? Paul Jones and Bonhomme Richard capture Serapis, 1834 U S Canada reciprocity treaty signing, 1864 Union and Confederate clashes in Athens Alabama, 1888 death of Francois Achille Bazin, 1906 Canadian high court denial on extradition appeal Greene and Gaynor.
Wiram De witt Hyde notes the life of William De Witt Hyde born September 23, 1868 in Winchendon Massachusetts. Educated at public schools Phillips Exeter Harvard Andover seminary he led Bowdoin College as president from 1883 at age twenty seven and authored several works on religion and education.
A long row of college football schedules shows Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin games at home and away venues including Marshall Field Ann Arbor Columbus Madison and Urbana, with dates in October November and December. The list names opponents such as Notre Dame Iowa Northwestern Missouri Drake Nebraska Kansas and Syracuse and notes venues across Chicago Bloomington Minneapolis and Lincoln.
The piece surveys the 1792 campaign showing the birth of political parties, Federalists and Republicans, and Washingtons contested re election. It notes Adams victory for vice president amid a divided field and hints at Jefferson and Burr future prominence in American history.
In brief sport items the Wavsanu team cruised to a decisive victory in the Wisconsin league. Other notes praise Williamsport’s three-time Tri-State pennant run and Worcester’s three straight New England pennants. Amid minor league tidbits, coach changes and standouts at Kansas City and Montreal hint at a bustling season, with Marmola fat reducers advertised at length.
London England September 23 Temperance reform in the states is sure to reach sedate England soon. The Beerage a pro beer lobby led by Rupert Guinness and John Charles Bell funds and inflates the industry. The group includes wealthy peers educated at elite schools with grand London mansions and royal ties. Lord Burton and the Bass family brew Bass ale, famous worldwide. A shipwreck once saved a cargo of Bass ale, boosting its fame and success.
The twenty-eighth annual Farmers National Congress gathers in Madison Wisconsin with headquarters at Park hotel. Key figures include Rt Hon John Hazen White Governor Davidson and Mayors Schubert. Sessions feature papers on agriculture politics and rural services with no party discussion.
Melvin W. Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club repeated a strong performance at Woodard Park Paterson Wy running from scratch to win a field of fast rivals. He now holds American records in the quarter mile and half mile, continuing his celebrated running career.
George Gould's Lakewood New Jersey summer estate planned with artistically arranged grounds and grand design. The property includes a large hall flanked by living rooms and libraries, elaborate sleeping rooms with individual baths, servants’ quarters on the third floor, and a separate kitchen wing. Gould hosts riding and driving horses central to summer gatherings. He owns other homes but spends summer months at Lakewood enjoying hills and woods.
Des Moines reports show Taft itinerary nearly set with stops in Cedar Rapids Waterlon and Burlington while Davenport Muscatine Columbus Junction and Ottumwa connect via rail. No tickets issued. equal opportunity to hear Taft, Lowe and other speakers across Iowa with multiple cities targeted for campaign appearances.
Waverly reports a fire destroying the jetty waterworks and electric light plant after a wiring short caused a dynamo fuse to blow. The blaze wrecked the building, left the city without water pressure and fire protection, and crews formed brigades to save nearby property. Insurance covers most of the loss.
The Benton County Fair at Will Be An Old Time Fair opens gates for entries over the next three days. Exhibits in stock pavilions art and vegetable halls are large with five to ten entries in each race. Entertainment, side shows, and spot features are planned, while the event aims to revive the old county exhibit spirit amid organizational changes and renewed farmer business interest.
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