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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1929
Page
14
Builders say water pressure on basement walls is a real hazard after recent Cedar River floods. Concrete walls can be forced by hydrostatic pressure, with saturated ground and seeping water increasing risk. Some buildings use reinforced floors and waterproofing, hydrated lime in concrete, or wall coatings to mitigate damage.
A witness argued the actual damage from the incident exceeds the conservative estimate, claiming Waterloo faces near a million dollars in losses rather than the $500,000 figure. He insisted the water system could be temporarily out of service, affecting business.
Capt John Wilson founder of the Waterloo Tribune in 1979 and longtime union member turned 90. He danced a jig to a violin tune as St Paul correspondence notes his vitality. Wilson lives in St Paul and works for Minnesota state labor department. Birthday observed by the St Paul Typographical Union women's auxiliary with a shinner and gift. He remains ambulant and drives locally.
A year ago today in Waterloo details: Dr Harry A Boysen retires after 15 years on the east board of education and seven as president. Six school buildings, including East High, were erected in the east district. Also announced: citizenship certificates for 20 foreigners on March 22 at West High auditorium, with D A R sponsorship. Frank Flieder of Waterloo, who helped after the St Francis dam disaster, recovered eight bodies including a girl with a doll.
John Wilson of Gray Street visited Cedar Falls business district for the first time since winter confinement dated March 20. The Cedar Falls resident had been confined to his home all winter, and the recent trip marks a notable recovery moment.
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