I C Ready For Freight Traffic Gain During 1928
Railroad freight traffic manager Charles C Cameron of Illinois Central says optimism for 1929 growth despite rate declines and Pullman surcharge cuts. He cites need to balance service costs and freight rates, noting potential shifts if surcharges vanish. Cameron and W S Williams visit Waterloo and Charles City for talks with local business leaders.
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Charles C. Cameron
IlMno
Central Railroad System
Chicago
Waterloo
T. C
Cameron
W. 5
Williams
Western Unes
Illinois Central Railroad
Charles City
Three Orchestras and Band to Play Concert Jan 11
East High Auditorium hosts a joint concert by East High Orchestra and Band, Junior High Orchestra, and Grade School Orchestra January 11 at 8 pm. TL Bennett directs with Miss Elizabeth Green Mildred Townsend Etta Belle Storer and Walter Goken assisting. Program includes Semper Fidelis, Mozart pieces, Mendelssohn works, Overature and Marriage of Figaro, and marches.
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East Public Schools
East High
TL. Bennett
Elizabeth Green
Mildred, Townsend
Ettabelle Storer
Walter Goken
East High Orchestra
Rails and Shippers Meet in Harmony for Better Service
Honest efforts by railroads and shippers to aid mutual understanding are bearing fruit in the middle west. IH. G. Brom, Illinois Central trainmaster, and Waterloo officials returned from Chicago where they attended the Midwest Shippers' Advisory board semiannual meeting. The gathering was an open forum enabling all to present views or criticisms, valuable for railroad men to learn the shippers' transportation perspective.
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Middlewest
IH. G. Brom
Ilinois Central
Waterloo Railroad
Chicago
Midwest, Shippers' Advisory Board
W.S. Williams
Western Innes
and & W. Braden
Hilsis Central
CG. M. Cheney
Manure Ice Welsh
Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad
Road Refund Awaits Big Clerical Task
Fourty four thousand dollars for special assessment refunds for district No 1 covering pavement on U S highway 20 between Waterloo and the Buchanan county line has been received from the Iowa highway commission by Gouncy Treasurer Ed Madigan. The funds have been receipted but refunds to farmers will take about two months as the county auditor must prepare claims, publish notices, and secure county board approval. Madigan plans to cancel all outstanding certificates for this pavement section to avoid interest charges.
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U.S. Highway No. 20
Waterloo
Buchanan County
Iowa Highway Commission
Gouncy
Ed Madigan
F. W. Esher
Madigan
Robbers in Auto Loot Otronto General Store
Two men in a large coupe stole a large quantity of food from Buehrer General Store at Otronto around 2 a m. They were observed fleeing the rear of the building by Mr. Hanson. Sheriff A W Hungerford was notified and investigated. Items taken included 10 pounds of butter a ham two sides of bacon and other foodstuffs. This marks the second theft since November targeting Buehrer stock.
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Osage
Buehrer General Store
Otronto
Hanson
Buehrer
Dunkerton P T A Fair Set for February 12
Dunkerton Indiana January 5 The annual parent teacher association fair will be held on February 12. Illnesses sweep the town as Frank Barlow remains seriously ill with influenza. Whyne Gerdes eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Gerdes underwent mastoiditis surgery at Presbyterian hospital. Dr Strain also ill with influenza. Herman Kalenski and his mother age 86 are stricken with influenza and Mrs Kalenski is in serious condition. Smoke reduces daylight in the town in early morning and late afternoon with noon light minimal.
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Courier
Dunkerton
Anjuel
Frank Barlow
Whyne Gerdes
Ernest Gerdes
Presbyterian Hospital
Strain
Herman Kalenski
Hoover Hopes 10 Complete Party Parley In Week
Herbert Hoover on the Utah on his last day at sea plans quick conferences with party leaders after arriving at Hampton Roads. He aims to finalize his official circle and then pursue recreation in Florida and possible West Indies travel. Weather has caused squalls and rough seas as the ship nears the Virginia coast.
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Utah
Hampton Roads
Herbert Hoovyer
Washington
Florida
West Indies
Cuba
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Porto Rico
Hoover
Cape Hatteras
Virginia
American Legion Busy and Effective Actions Noted
Reports from multiple American Legion posts across the country highlight diverse activities. Post efforts include boxing exhibits in Alabama, park naming in Pennsylvania, a drive to build a community building in Huntingburg, and a country baby contest winner in Lexington. Other items mention a poster contest in Bridgeport, sponsorship of a Speedway in Jamesville, and a Physical Education initiative in Missouri. A German Mauser pistol trophy is noted in Berkeley, a Legion band forms in New Orleans, and aviator-only membership exists in San Francisco. An Iowa meeting endorses a one cent gas tax increase to fund secondary roads.
Marks birthday clinic at Mercy hospital in Waverly
Waverly Ind Jan 5 Mercy hospital hosts the annual birthday clinic for Dr. W L Rohlf. Fifteen operations were performed this morning with surgeons from across the country assisting. Sisters of Mercy treated attending physicians to a luncheon, followed by lectures. Dinner planned at Hotel Fortner. Distinguished visitors include five physicians and surgeons from area medical groups.
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Courier Special Service
Waverly
Mercy Hospital
W. L. Rohlf
Rohlf
Hospital Stam Westesses
Sisters of Mercy
Hotel Fortner
Servant Remembered Bequest Named in Estate of Banker
In a Rochester area note the will of banker James J. Ransom leaves more than 1/8 of an estate valued over 1,000,000 dollars to Miss Lena Kurrle, who served as a longtime servant in his home for 43 years. The state university and two Rochester figures participated in today’s events. Burlington and Taian are also mentioned in today’s brief.
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the State. University
Rochester. Clinic
Burlington
Taian
Lena’ Kurrle
James J. Ransom
Thoxine promise relief for sore throat and cough
An advertisement touts Thoxine as fast relief for sore throat and cough with a double action that targets internal causes. It claims safety for the family, avoids chloroform or iron, and offers a money back guarantee with price points of 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00 through Robert Drug Co. and Co. 3 Miller.
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Robert Drug Co. and Co
Miller
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