Calamity Impends Through Car Shortage
Railroads face the greatest car shortage in memory per a bulletin by the Hitness Central. Shippers urged to cooperate as ICC appointees study the matter. Illinois Central reports daily car moves rising from 26 to 40 miles, a 50 percent gain and the equivalent of 25,000 extra cars. Unloading release rates show 25 percent first day, 38 percent second day, 37 percent after three days. If all cars released within 24 hours, about 10,000 more cars could be used monthly to ease the shortage.
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West Schools Open After Long Delay
West schools opened after a two week postponement with plans to recover one week during winter vacation. Superintendent A. T. Hakill said the delay would not burden students and would allow the year to end at a reasonable date. Enrollment in the high school is higher than ever, and Lowell School added a new room to handle students. Each building is in excellent condition after summer prep work and janitorial touchups. Regular schedules began with morning classes organized promptly.
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Court calendar promises busy September term
District court convened for September term with Judge L H presiding. Anna Longs murder case slated for first docket and Dr Kore Moon indicted in death of Minnie Bailard at Tripoli. Many criminal and civil actions set for trial. judge Dunkant faces large docket. several familiar cases include embezzlement, perjury, and municipal officer charges amid a busy term toward holidays.
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Mason City Associated
Three Have Chance At City Golf Title
Fred McClain beat Ben Swisher 13 up to reach the city golf championship final. McClain, last year’s champ, may meet Paul Smith or Paul Talbot in the semifinal, with the final likely Sunday weather permitting. Smith and Talbot have played well, Talbot favored to challenge.
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Ben Swisher
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Paul Smith
Paul Talbot
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Talbot
Altho Smith
Baseball Meeting Of Waterloo Directors At Noon
Directors of the Waterloo Baseball association met at the Commercial club rooms to discuss plans for the future. Secretary R L DeGou submitted his report and no definite plan was decided, but directors expect to retain the franchise if proper encouragement is received.
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Bull Durham Tobacco Loved by All Branches of Service
A vivid tribute to Bull Durham tobacco claims it is universally liked among Mexican duty troops cowboys businessmen and professionals. The copy extols Bull Durham as the unique distinct smoke with unmatched aroma flavor mellow-sweetness and appeal across diverse groups.
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