New Passenger Locomotives Arrive for Illinois Central
Five Pacific type locomotives received at Haineis Central shops are being tested for service on western lines. The units, part of an Illinois Central order valued at 27 million dollars, will boost freight and later passenger operations. Layoffs were reported as adjustments in staffing, with no broad job cuts expected. October freight metrics show record gains in miles per car, tons per car, and net ton miles, signaling improved efficiency after wartime disruptions.
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Haineis Central
Illinois Central Company
Waterloo
Wander
I. C
Ilinois
Central
C. H. Markham
W. S. Williams
Western Lines
Imnois Central
County Motor Trades Bureau Eyes 1921 Convention in Waterloo
The Black Hawk county bureau will invite Waterloo to host the 1923 Iowa Motor Trades Bureau convention at Cedar Rapids on Dec 9. A recent meeting in Black’s tearoom adopted a resolution to pursue the convention. Attendees included David Darrah of Hart-Parr, Charles In, and state legislators like B. Santee, J. Rainbow, Arch W. McFarlane. Orr spoke on an $8,000 tax and its handling.
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Iowa Motor Trades Bureau
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Cedar Rapids
Burean
Bilack
David Darrah
Hart-Parr Company
Charles In
B. Santee
Geder Falls
Thesembly
J. J. Rainbow
Arch W. McFarlane
State Motor Trades
Bare
C. A. Morris
Serious Results from Golds in Health Warnings
The report warns that Calds cause financial loss and serious injuries, weakening vitality and predisposing to micro serious diseases. It notes risks for people with lung trouble and urges use of Chamberlain Dougi Remedy to restore energy and health.
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Ren
Women Voters Lead in Black Hawk County Election
In Black Hawk County the 1920 general election saw women voting at about 75 percent of men. Of 22,405 votes cast, 12,880 were by men and 5,? by women, with higher female turnout in Waterloo and Cedar Falls precincts. The Cedar Falls Normal Hill district near the State Teachers college showed strong female participation due to student residents. The analysis highlights how urban areas with higher literacy produced the heaviest women’s vote, while rural districts had the least. A full precinct table accompanies the piece.
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Anon
Black Hawk
Ini
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Cedar Pauls City
AW Water
Cedar
Normal Hill
State Teachers College
Ronaling
Colese
Rughes
Wilson
Watertoo
Prospect Hills
Waterloo Township
Cedar Heights
Castle Hill
Foley products promotion for coughs and pains offered by mail
A damaged OCR ad fragment urges readers to mail a form to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial pack of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and headaches. The text is cut and garbled but clearly advertises a mail order sample with several Foley remedies.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Merger report unfounded says Ellsworth board
Iowa Falls November 13. Merger speculation between Des Moines college and Ellsworth College has not been pursued by trustees of either institution. No discussions or approaches have occurred locally and the plan was dropped. Ellsworth College remains uninvolved.
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Ellsworth Board
Iowa Falls
Des Moines College
Ellsworth College
Announ
Wis
Eulsworth College
Maon
Jury Lists To Include Women As Voters In 1921 Trials
JH M Bavner forms ruling that enfranchised women must serve on juries. Black Hawk county jury commission to select 12 200 names on first Monday in December from last election roll, with one seventh of qualified voters. Of 3 200 names, 2 122 come from Waterloo and Cedar Valley area, with 1 213 men and 909 women from city. Talesmen list of 500 Waterloo voters prepared. If sex ratio holds, panels will be seven men and five women. Advertising is always NEWS.
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JH. M. Bavner
Graud
Petit
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Cedar Pally
Goodfellow-Will Case Returns to Court Next Week
Testimony by three medical experts was presented for the Proponents of Le Joan Goodfellow. They testified that a man could be competent to make a will even if he held odd or peculiar notions. The hearing adjourned last evening after the second week and will resume Monday. verdict expected by next Wednesday.
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Joan Goodfellow
Stowart
Hospital For
Lowy
Peychupathte Nospital
Whithe University of Iowa
Iowa City
Bk. Ht. Shannon
Watertoo
Full Week of Noon Luncheons for Business Men
Local clubs plan a busy week of noon gatherings at Hotel Russell Lamson and Black's tearoom. Atkinson will lead Rotary with a chautauqua singers finale. Kerwin preps his own program for Kiwanis. Spokesmen tease next week talk. Waterloo Realtors meet midweek. Lions Club set for Thursday luncheon with a mystery speaker.
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W. 1
Black’s
Waterloo Realtors
Russell- Lamson
The
Lion’s Club
Black's
William J. Keefe
Silent Salesman Ad in Courier Promotes Chamberlains Tablets
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for disordered stomachs and congested liver and kidneys. It claims the tablets restore stomach and liver health and are inexpensive at two quarters, urging trial use. The copy labels the item as a sales pitch and notes it appears in the Courier.
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Mises
Cox
Jawn City
Aline
Firat
Iye Orae
Big Creek
East Waterlad
Bo Lester
Viaterina Sk
Osage
H. J. Sefied
Irma
Grinnell
Guy Seveney
San Francisco
Estre Buddy
NewsMarket
Thewis
Wase
Chana
Buddy
T. W. Jackson
McKennedy
Monarch Film Company
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H Goflerude
jMrs
Wm. Gutches
EL. Spinger
California
Anna Gordon
Daylight
Leeds
May
Meyer
C. Payne
Wm. Boyton
R. Hayney
Payne
Kankakes
Carpenter
Courier
Angot
TORS
Arriot
Pep
Waterloo Theatre
Mgrday
Raymond Hitchcock
Beth Leighton
Ada Davi
Stan Stanley
Fifer
Jack Riano
John Haw
Sears
Sala Ad
Guy Bates Post
John Leder
MR. and
Mrs. Valentine
Chateau Dancing
Mulberry Street
Virginia
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Ziegfield Theatre
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Oliver Moroscor
Crystal Concert Orchestra
Letty
New York
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