74.379.1

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During World War I, Ames had the only female "train caller" in U.S. Julia Laughlin, sown handing a baby to passenger, worked for the Chicago & North Western Railroad. She announced arrivals and departures of the 28 passenger trains that stopped at the Depot. When the railroad tried to abolish Laughlin's job, the Ames Chamber of Commerce fought successfully to retain her.SEE ALSO: 74.379.1-2; 80,417.1-4

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