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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
5
The statement recalled a few years back that every civil engineer involved with the crossing lost his job. Both railroads have faced ongoing issues as the parallel lines and the crossing angle of about 15 degrees are described as very faulty, signaling persistent trouble in the area.
Cedar Falls court actions arise from the sale of the Cedar Falls Gazette years ago. Trueblood of Cedar Falls sues the Galloway company for $17,500 after losing an eye at work. W. Wade of Iowa City represents Trueblood in the Black Hawk district case set for the February term.
Mrs W C Nuhn received notice that her brother Dr Is B Rall has been named to lead the education department at the State university in Knoxville Tennessee. He replaces Dr P P Claxton who was promoted to United States commissioner of education. Ball grew up in Cedar Falls and has headed the Texas State University education department before this Knoxville appointment.
A Emporia physician notes typhoid concerns and vaccine efforts while Cedar Falls reports hundreds vaccinated with no new cases. The analysis questions the test fairness since vaccination followed water purification and fever cases remain uncertain.
Mrs Carrie Hackett appointed postmistress at Parker after a yearlong clash over her husband the Parker New Era publisher. Senate confirmation faced objections from Senator Gamble and factional opposition, with Burke and Martin withdrawing and replacing with Mrs Hackett. The Radbench family is noted nearby.
A large mogue freight engine derailed at the Illinois Central crossing with the C and RT P lines in Cedar Walls. The incident delayed trains on both roads for several hours, prompting disruptions on the IC RT P and connecting routes.
Charles Elderkin's hog-loaded truck stalled in a snowdrift on the way from Finchtford to Cedar Falls. Neighbors aided after a three hour struggle, capturing the hogs and delivering them to the city. Elderkin notes snow and zero weather thwart plans and provoke frustration.
The traffic and transportation committee of the Commercial club chaired by Lo Wf. Keep announces a warm bar service with the Illinois Central to run from Chicago to Cedar Falls. The car leaves Chicago Mondays and Wednesdays and arrives in Cedar Falls Wednesdays and Fridays, enabling merchants to receive fruit and vegetables without freezing damage and seeking sustained patronage.
Miss Mary Townsend of the college domestic science department will speak on Recent Investigation in Regard to Foods and Their Preparation. Afterward members will present tested recipes, highlighting sanitary aspects. The demonstration promises new, palatable dishes and increased interest among attendees.
Cedar Falls notes report a holiday stay by Clarence Boyd of Wendell Idaho at Sam Boyd home on College Hill. The piece mentions Boyd and his brother Marion, their past public service roles, and a resignation from marshal after disputes with city jail procedures.
Local notes from Waterloo and surrounding towns report Buchanan citing amber glasses as glare relief from snow. Items include students, travels, accidents, weather records, and community notices across Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and nearby areas.
Mrs. Bickley seriously ill following a major operation at Streator hospital performed by Dr. Pratt. Dr. Z G Bickley from Chicago reports strong grounds for recovery and says Mrs. Bickley and her husband were en route to Florida when illness struck. Case's milk delivered from 14 branches.
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