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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

14

Ministers to Debate Military Training in Waterloo Schools

The Rotary club will convene next Monday at noon to debate whether military training should be taught in Waterloo schools. Stev F W Court will speak for the affirmative and Rev A Preston for the negative. Wives are invited to attend and will dine with their husbands at the Russell Lamson after a morning Christmas shopping outing. The meal begins promptly at 12:16 p.m. and the program will include surprises.

Waterloo Rotary Club Stev. F. W. Court

Railroads Force To Promote Coal Economy Among Employees

Officials of the Illinois Central Railroad visited principal depots and division points to stress the seriousness of the coal shortage. They outlined the gravity of the situation and discussed ways and methods to conserve fuel among workers.

Imnols Cenailroad

Fuel Efficiency Drive Aims to Save Coal Rationing

B V Carter officials say the company will aid fuel saving on runs and practice efficiency on a large scale. They note coal shortages have forced railroads to cut train mileage and rely on super heated locomotives now in use at Illinois Central, with more to come.

B. V. Carter Ilinois Central

Rush Season Starts at Post Office With No Delays

Postmaster M H Kelly announced rush season has begun and there will be no delay in delivering Christmas packages and letters. Mail of all kinds including cards and turkeys will not accumulate overnight. An extra force of clerks and carriers has been added, improving service this year.

M. H. Kelly Kelly

Christmas mail rush smooth with extra help reported

The article notes the Christmas mailing period has begun with a surge in letters and packages. Postal workers are aided by increased assistance, and mail volume is up about thirty percent compared with prior seasons.

Grip Spread Among Women Across Aurora Says Health Officer

Aurora, US, Dec. 1h. Health officer Roeder blames women for a rising grip outbreak. He notes most patients are women and mocks dress as a factor while weather and contagion fears surge. Rail dismissals and public reactions add to the tension in Aurora.

Aurore Bae Roeder Uis Measans Hethouse

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