Railroads file agreement on crossing plans for city
City council in special session defer s action on 40 proposed railroad crossings after only two lines submit acceptances Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern and Illinois Central. Chicago Rock Island Pacific and Chicago Great Western missing. Bids from Bryant Asphalt and Moore Sieg filed. opening postponed to Thursday. Sewer report approved Meantime water sewer and gas committee backs Manhard street sewer project with Moore Sieg contract at 2.80 for 12 inch pipe and 62 for manholes. Gas meter cutoff proposal discussed to aid fire safety and firemen after Rath cites Rath Packing explosion. ordinance chair Merrian to add rules to winter building code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern
Illinois Central
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Bryant Asphalt Company
Moore-Sleg Construction Company
Water, Sewer and Gas Committee
Manhard Street
Beck Avenue
Rock Island Avenues
Hawkeye Foundry Co
Moore-Sieg Company
Altho
E. F. Rath
Rath
F. 8. Merrian
Wilson's Record Lauded by DeWolf
Sherman DeWolf and attorneys Keinbeck and Birdsall praised President Wilson's four year record at a local Democratic meeting in downtown headquarters. DeWolf argued Adamson bill averted a major strike while criticizing Republican tactics. Another session was announced for North Waterloo Earth’s Hall tonight.
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Sherman DeWolf
Keinbeck
Fourth Street West
DeWolf
W. N. Birdsall
L. R. Leeper
Wilson
Congress
Bevontatls
Birdsall
Leeper
Earth’s Hall
North
Waterloo
Rotary Backing Vacant Lot Farming in Waterloo 1917
Waterloo civic groups, led by W F Farrett of the Rut club, form a committee to cultivate all vacant lots. A T Hukill, George Lichty, Huntley, Weidemann, Simpson, Ester and Hold en named to cooperate with other organizations. Bickley reports many vacant lots citywide. Emmons Johnson says four donated lots yielded 105 dollars for school boys, with room for expansion through skilled farming methods. Lichty stresses produce could sustain locals and aid others.
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Waterloo
Enue
W. F. Farrett
Rut
A. T. Hukiil
George EG. Lichty
G Ww’. Huntley
L. H. Weidemann
J. F. Simpson
E. 5. Ester
C. G. Holden
G. EH. Bickley
Corn Belt Telephone Company
Emmons Johnson
George &. Lichty
Messrs
Hakill
Lichty
Huntley
Figures Show Increase in October Postal Receipts
Postoffice receipts for October rose by more than 38500 compared with the same month last year. Postmaster M H Kelly attributes the gain to current prosperity and strong business conditions throughout this portion of the country.
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M. H. Kelly
Duke of Rohan Killed in Somme Battle Becomes France Hero
Paris reports the funeral of the duke of Rohan, a member of the historic nobility who fought for the republic. He served in the chamber of deputies before the war, then rose to lead daring cavalry actions, including compelling a drunken Prussian garrison to surrender. The tale, though questioned, is cited as a symbol of noble sacrifice for France.
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Paris
Associated Press
Duke of Rehan
Somme
France
Republic
Duke of Rohan
Charmber of Deputies
Chamber
Chamber of Deputies
L’aube
uniUla Preneh
Rohan
Belgium Workers Benefited By Dissing Measures Claim
Berlin reports comment on moves by General von Dissing to mobilize Belgian labor for the workers themselves and Belgian financiers. Afternoon papers describe alleged Prussian aims as misrepresented and warn of possible interruption of American relief and the risk of disorder.
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Berlin
Gondan
Govenor
von Dissing
Belgium
Great Britain
Employment Provisions and Draft Policy Amid War Tensions
The article outlines plans for permanent employment provisions in Belgium and general employment aims to mobilize labor while warning that those who refuse work will not be kept idle. It notes hiring of workers by neighboring German occupations and specifies non-munitions work as the focus, signaling a shift away from direct war activities.
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Keladiis i
Adrieaiouend
Amd Notary
Gadernt
Hiasing
Ulessige
Belgium
Enterprise Bests Lack of Capital
In spring 2007 an ambitious individual with unclear details moved into the automobile trade. He secured backing, established a garage in Yoma, and entered the car business. The Watertou venture drew notice as a rising force in town. He acquired Corn Belt Auto, later merging it, and today leads Overland Alkinson Automobile Company in Waterlog, operating from a new Fourth Street East location with a $160,000 investment.
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Patna
Khot
Corn Belt Auto Company
Jobaangen
Overland Alkinson Automobile Company
Fourth Petreet East
Hanson Confidence Drives Auto Industry Growth in City
Mee Hanson expresses strong confidence in his company’s future after relocating to a progressive city. Two years ago the business totaled over $2,000,000 and now plans to expand from 160% to larger quarters with a new four story floor area. Company representatives from Overkiand attend the event, indicating equal plans to attend the present gathering.
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Hanson
Wu- Goring
Thas
Wnanson
Reichstag Advances War Credit of 21 Billion Marks
The Reichstag narrowly passed a 21,000,000,000 mark war credit after a brief debate led by Count von Noedern. Opposition came from radical Socialists. Treasurer von Roedern argued Germany’s military and financial burdens are already heavy, noting monthly expenditures and funds advanced for relief and war material investments.
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Merlin
Oet
Reichstag
Count von Noedern
Imperial
Soctayst Party
Tuvhoa
Vou
Count von Roedenn
Fippervdal Treasury
eOolt
Germany
Wersehvaridieten
Statis Cai
Cerning
Raymond Wilson Hardware Company Incorporation in Cedar Falls
The Raymонд-Wilson Hardware Company of Cedar Falls is incorporated with Wayne S Raymond as president and J T Wilson as secretary and treasurer. Capital stock is set at $10,000.
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Raeymond-Wilson Hardware Company
Cedar Falls
Jin
Wayne
Raymond
J. T. Wilson
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