Cold Wave Strikes South Pressures Rail Shipments
R Gumry reports on a two day ship schedule for Rock Island stock moves to Chicago to ease congestion. Three zones cover the system with Iowa in the second zone, Monday and Wednesday shipping days. W R Lumry describes how southern states suffer more in zero weather, with homes and businesses unprepared and travel halted from Texas to Arkansas and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jones
Des’ Maines
Rock Island
Chicago
Iowa
Johnston
Altho
South
Waterloo
W. R. Lumry
Associated Manufacturers’ Company
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Illinois
Lumry
Towa
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Trafic
Little Rock
Ark
New Demurrage Rates in Effect Across US Railroads
W. G. McAdoo order sets new demurrage charges after free time ends. Rates rise from eight dollars for day one to ten dollars for each day after day seven, with the abolishment of average settlement plans. Illinois Central Chicago Great Western Rock Island and W. C. F. & N. publish bulletins detailing the rule changes to curb car shortages and speed loading and unloading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. G. McAdoo
Waterloo
Ilinois Central
Chicago Great Western
Rock Island
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. H. Johnston
Rock Island Road
Johnston
Dairy Herd Sale in Waterloo Draws National Attention
Dairy owners from across the country travel to Waterloo for the dispersion sale of William Galloway's Ayrshire herd at the Galloway Messer farms. chief auctioneer G W Baxter of Troy NY will preside over a 50 head sale with top cows like Nona Spencer. Bonafide interest has reached 37 states with Holstein cattle slated for Jan 29 and 30. The Galloway Messer firm exits the dairy business, offering complete equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
William Galloway
Galloway- Messer Farms
Cedar Heights Red Gross Society
Fifty End of Ayrshires
Galloway
G. W. Baxter
Troy
N. Y
Wilson
Folsteins
Galloway-Messer Farms
King Legis Johanna Ormsby
Russell Lamson
Galloway-Messer Company
Knit and Red Cross War Relief Efforts in Waterloo
The Civilian Relief Department in Waterloo reports continued knitting as a Red Cross activity and denies rumors of recall. Junior Red Cross membership rises with 253 new members and 3,374 total. shipments include 6,505 items. Deskrooms open to assist those needing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Waterloo
War Relief Department
Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Civian Reef Department
Westorn Constouction Company
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Allen Bock
F.C. Platt
N. Slane
Hnen
Alford
Hospital Garmieonts
Ve. Blightey
OW. Powers
Custio
Dunkerton
Auiliaries
B. J. Johnson
Mack
J. J. Pyfend
Johnson
Food cards extend to Mexican border shoppers
Browneville Texas reports customs officials crack down as Mexicans purchase American food, with guards noting women and children cross daily carrying packages. Butter hoarding in Brooklyn prompts Federal Food Board to plan distributions for hospitals and relief. A New York correspondent describes front line workers facing harsh conditions and fatigue as they carry on under bombardment and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browneville
Tex Dan
Sino
Privleges
United States
Ampert
Agany
Amertcan
New York
Charles Willner
Brooklyn
Food Board
Deserihens
Hercas
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R. Gumry
Sunny South
ATL
Paris
Nivarln Farm
Champagne
Auberive
Civilian Relief Department
Hare
Watious
Kessi
Petrograd
Brest Litovsk
Trotaky de Oaygaln
Petros Redd
Ogewspapers Ik
Arants
Thorson
Scharfenberg’s Specialty Market
Lafayette Street
Marsh-Place
Mazola
Food Administration
Cote
Magoie de
Corn Products Refining Co
Ing Aepre
H. M. Reed Company
Waterloo, Loxa
G. C. Kennedy
Marsh-Place Building
Chas
Franklin Bennett, MD
Black Hawk National Bank
Mestean Aide
Suz Sou
Lot I
LOT Iit
Lot IV
Lot
Lot VI
Lot VII
Coats Whaenut
Children’s Hose Buppertes
Childe Hose
He Quality
Chantilly
Venice
Reces
Neil
Velour Coats
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