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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
14
In Cedar Rapids Iowa 100 union workers for the Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway quit at 615 PM in protest of seven cent fares and a one man car plan. They may strike after a meeting with the trade council to decide next steps amid dismissals expected.
An advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The pack includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for pain, rheumatism, and backache, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.
A street car walkout disrupts Cedar Rapids as workers refuse service citing council actions. Mayor Ball vows order while talks outline terms: 7 cent cash fare, 25 cent transferable tickets, free rides for under 5 with adult, and 20 ride school tickets. Agreement also promises added service and a two percent bonus for drivers.
Local Allison Legion Post outlines winter activities including a county post consolidation to form one unit and a talent play scheduled around November 1. Social committee plans events as the group resumes public engagements.
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