First steel girder bridge described for Blackhawk County
Cedar Falls Record notes the new steel girder bridge over the Cedar at Waverly as the county’s only steel girder, 64 feet long, 30 feet wide, with six concrete piers. Built by American Steel Bridge Company under J. J. Barnett, the project cost about $6,000, faced lumber delays, and included accidents, including a death and a fractured arm. Workers praised for skill and conduct, with crew departing Cedar Falls after completion. Barnett plans to move to Waterloo.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Waverly
Amnerican Steel Bridge Company
J. J. Barnett
Darnett
B. F P. Turner
Barnett
Mr. Barnett
Waterloy
Bridge construction gains Cedar Falls support and praise
The Cedar Falls bridge project over the Cedar River draws praise for the builder Me Barnett and Supervisor F Mathias. A 20 000 county and 2 000 city grant fund the structure, with earlier crossings outlined from 1854 ferry to 1872 iron bridge. Local names and events mix with notes on costs, repairs, and community interest.
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Chicago Great Western Ry. Co
Me Barnett
F. Mathias Isuo
Cedar Falls
Cedar River
John Cameron
Waterloo
Cameron
Gid Canfield
Geo. W. Clark
Alnon Central Junction
Alibi Hearing Draws Massive Des Moines Crowd
January 18 Des Moines reports unprecedented spectator interest as the Seefeld case opens before Justice Tris. Despite long delays and crowds blocking sidewalks, officials move the trial venue to Justice Duncan after initial proceedings. The scene features deputies Perry Spurrier and attorney Will McHenry guiding defendants through a packed courthouse.
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Des Moines
Seefeld
Tris
Constalle Perry
Tudge Spurrier
Will McHenry
Oa Throm
Jusus Tris
Duncan
Spectators pack court as Charles Thomas murder case unfolds
Crowd fills Justice Duncan's office and stairway while Maggie Hammond testifies in the preliminary exam. She places Thomas in the home at 6 to 10 pm and again near the scene with Mabel Scofield's body, challenging the defense alibi. The Scofields arrive from Des Moines to a wary, watchful scene.
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Justice Duncan
Thin Street
Manhattan
Fifth Street
Maggie Hammond
Charles Thomas
Thomas
Charles
Secomiami Ridge
Mabel Scofield
Thomas Home
Woodland Avenue
Miss Hammond
Scofields
Clyde
Sister
Clyde Scofield
Jasper Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Ehangedl Hier
Dr Williams Pink Pills Endorsement for Grip Aftercare
Gardiner Maine resident Sumner Cross recalls a grip attack five years ago leaving him weak and wheezy with weather changes. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for his recovery after using six boxes and urges others to seek the remedy sold for 50 cents a box or two fifty for six.
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Shallenborper
Bright
Sumner Cross
Mechanic Street
Gardiner
Maine
Bays
Bangor
Dr Williams
F. Larrix
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Explosion Kills Two as Train Engine Explodes
Bei ger limited passenger train No. 603 passes through Victor Jan 18 when engine boiler explodes. Engineer W Williams of Brooklyn Iowa and fireman J Hoa of Valley Junction Iowa die. Seven coaches derail. two porters and a brakeman injured. Wreckage scattered 200 feet. boiler 140 feet from site. Causes remain unknown. London to install acetylene lamps in omnibuses replacing oil lamps. 2100 lamps contracted with Phos company.
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Victor
Jana
Rock Island
W. Williams
Brooklyn
Towa
J. Hoa
Valley Junction
Lowa
Savory Pure Foods Offer for Health and Beauty
A local seller promotes Savory Pure Foods as key to health and beauty through diet. They claim proper eating improves complexion and well being, inviting trial orders and promising reasonable prices on pure goods.
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Foley
Felex & Co
Fritz
Sedgwick St
Chicago
J. K. Joder & CO. and
Wanglerr Bros
Wilbert Shallenbergir
Cncagq
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Oakland
Nat'l Bank
G. E. Boyce
Peter Fahrney
Omank
Waterson
Blackhawk County
Mr. Cramer
la Porte
W. E.hauger
Fred Standish
Jesup
Wes. Strayer
Hudson
Mrs. W. O. McDowell
Dimkercon
Frank Lawson
Chamberlain, S. C
Burling
Char
Clarksville
George E. Hamilton
Wow
Hartford Review
CG. W. Bighmey
G. &. Elligon
J. Wheller
Nashta
W. 11. Owen
Parkersburg
Frederick
A. J. Reber
T. W. Haysten
Cort—land Street
A. EB. Yaggy
F. X. Markham
Nashua
Aa. Prudhon
Charles Nabte
Minneapolis
Ida van Wagener
Noble
J. P. Hummel
Jacob Schaefur
Eagle Center
Aurelia
B. P. Rocks
C. B. Leghorns
Geo. Gay
Greenwich
Miles
Geo. Watson
Newton
Taye
Mr. Nervine
A. M. Lieffner
Jerito Springs
Dr. Miles
Guarantes
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Eixhart
Ind
Schofield
Fort Wayne
Hunel
Cal
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante, Ga
Papa
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Hip
Reporter-Journal
John E. Strayer
Harrison, Hildebrand & Feely
West Fourth Street
Rvo
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
Ghig
Henderson Drug CO
Turner. Bros
L Hillman
Vics Prem
Lichty, Esc'y-Treas
Iowa
Per
Nanue
London
Phos Company
Januery St
Toddruff
Morg
Cor. Fousth
Jefferson Sis. C. V
Droge
ALY Brothers
Warren Streets
Eureka
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