Fire Threatens Jul Building In Cedar Falls
A short circuit sparked a blaze at the Juhl blacksmith shop on West Second Street Cedar Falls Saturday evening. Firemen contained the flames with minimal damage estimated around 300 dollars. Upper-floor residence of Frank Baggs suffered some losses while H Rassmussen’s former drag office and current owner E F Ceperly were noted in the property chain. The building is insured.
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Paying question sparks Cedar Falls paving debate
In Cedar Falls, February 27 Tuesday night public discussion on paying for paving seventy blocks ahead of city council action. Owners oppose paying intersections in the paving district while supporters fear city funding would halt future paving for years. A large crowd expected for the deliberations.
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Snowblock Ends Rural Travel As Drifts Recur
Heavy snow and continued drifting block rural travel. Roads once plowed are drifted full again, allowing little rural traffic. Carriers attempted to venture out but spent time floundering and returned.
Unexpected Snow Sweeps Middle West Disrupts Traffic
A fierce late winter snow with high winds swept eastern towns and across the Midwest, drifting widely and delaying trains. Observers noted bleak travel as street traffic slowed, factories roared, and rail schedules slipped hours behind. Country roads remained passable but tricky, with drifting snow threatening worsening conditions as pileups settled. A quirky New York Times note on millinery fashion adds a moment of urban humor.
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Bonfire stunt advertisement divides Cedar Falls readers
In Cedar Falls Iowa on February 26 a Commercial club display burned mail order catalogues to test advertising impact. Some view the act as boosting the catalogue business and aiding large stores, while others condemn it and oddly note neighbors placing bulk orders. The event drew mixed public reaction and potential further efforts.
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Cedar Falls
Commercial Club
President Sherley Returns From St Louis Meeting
President H. H. Sherley of the college has returned from a few days in St Louis where he attended the Association of City School Superintendents meeting. The gathering united five active nation leaders in education to discuss school economy and plans for implementation. Sherley is a leading figure in U S education and advises on forward movement in the field. He also serves on the simplified spelling board closely aligned with Andrew Carnegie.
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Transfers of Property Notes of the Sick Society Eventa
Cedar Falls Illinois February 26 Special Prof J W Heston president of the state normal school at Madison Wisconsin returned home after visiting Cedar Falls to review college administration and methods. The Woodmen and Royal Neighbors plan a March 7 grand ball with entertainment. Gilbert Ogaard returned from Norway and resumes his job at Bendix Brown tailoring. George Ludeman and family prepare to move to Aplington. Mrs A J Agen of Manson returns home after helping care for her father, Mr Peck in fair health. A J Berven and family move to Cedar Falls occupying the M S Kline home. Mrs D C Merner to entertain Harmony club. Presbyterian church concert tonight features skilled performances. Mrs W A Severin returned from Chicago with new millinery stock. Charles Hesse is very ill and not expected to recover. Harry McCowan and Charles Simson back from Chicago with equipment for new electrical business to open in L M Smith plumbing rooms. Dr W Darwin returns to resume Interurban duties from Willow Wallow California. Frank George reports cold weather in Houston Texas damaging fruit and left the day before a large fire. Mr and Mrs James Kouhlek of Mt Vernon township back from Marshfield Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Stephen Stone of Waverly consider relocation. Houses for rent are scarce.
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Chief Suggests Calary Changes Paying Meeting Tonight
City council to consider a fire department salary reform proposal by Fire Chief A A Dunham listing new pay scales for chief to fourth class firemen and a plan to advance those who know hydrants and alarms. also a proposal for new fire alarm boxes in Westfield and Litchfield additions.
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Egg market swings drive dealers to gamble amid volatile prices
Chicago reports show egg prices rising and falling with weather and supply shifts. Dealers rush to buy nationwide as receipts run high yet demand outpaces supply. new movements from the southwest fail to materialize. Butter markets in New York and Jersey City face similar volatility amid rising production and uncertain storage. Additional notes cover strawberry acreage in Chadbourn and cabbage prices in San Benito with hopeful outlooks for spring shipments.
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Local Court Proceedings Deliberate Electrocution Case
Judge Frederick O Ellison presides in a Nell McDougall case against Citizens Gas and Electric Co and Corn Belt Telephone Co seeking 10000 damages for a death by electrocution of a child. Jury empaneling begun with Loren Risk and Judge Wade representing plaintiff. Cedar Rapids attorneys represent defendants. Also Judge Ransler handles Sturgis Burns Manufacturing Co vs Waterloo Concrete Roofing Co contract suit. Frank Tomshek vs John Crisp includes a 1000 counter claim alleging false encumbrance allegations. An attachment against Crisp's property, a car, is issued.
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Corner Stone of Fortune From a Simple Sale
Two Chicago men discuss a partner who made his fortune from a first lucky buy. He purchased 10,000 dozen items at a low price, stored them cold, and sold for a profit exceeding 300 percent. The tale ends with the joke that the hens laid it.
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