Waterloo growth sale sparks city factory scheme
A fragmentary 19th century notice describes Waterloo leaders proposing a large land deal to fund new industries. They aim to procure acres for factories, set aside farm land, and raise funds totaling about 815,000 through cash subscriptions with installments, spurring local economic growth. The report cites contracts by the commerce body and local financiers.
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Waterloo
Aller
Taptory
Uaiell! Feeder Co
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Accasion
Ambitious local notes mix weather myths and court action
The item blends talk of a severe winter and rail advertising with a local court ruling on street grades. It mentions a judge Whiteker decision about cutting trees for sidewalk work, and discusses Miss MoSwiggen and a school gathering. Other items cite crop yields, a murder inquiry in Homestead, student strikes at Boulder, and ship news from Michael Aggres.
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Ten Thousand Dollar Suit Over Mill Roof Accident
Arthur Cook as administrator of the estate of his son sues Younglover and Boggses company, alleging negligence after Arthur Cook fell from a mill roof about thirty feet while employed, dying weeks later from internal injuries. The case, stating the death occurred August 1, to be heard at the January term of Har Gin county court, targets the debenture company with the main responsibility.
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Public Right to Know City Council Proceedings
Citizens deserve full publication of town and city council actions and financial details. The piece argues official reporting is essential, citing state law requiring separate accounts for each department and municipal utilities, and asserts publishing all proceedings will not harm the city but benefit public transparency.
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General Change Services
Fragmented OCR Story Notes on Loans and Crime
Fragmented text covers high interest rates and crop prospects alongside a police custody report. References include Joana on small lands, 4 percent rates, and losses on buildings. Names like Johan Limberg and Charley Wilcux appear with mentions of a sheriff taking custody in Iowa.
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Preparations For Heavy Holiday Trade In News Review
A Dun's Review of Trade notes expectations of heavy holiday business in New York. Prices for railway stocks have fallen since March amid stock market collapse, yet manufacturing and transport claim capacity to meet demand. Distribution remains strong, deliveries timely, wages rising voluntarily in some unions, and overall trade prospects appear bright for early November 1901.
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Ackley Week Brims With Thanksgiving Festivities
A lively notice from Ackley highlights a Thanksgiving celebration at the K P ball with young women from the town to perform for invited guests. Local candidates for sheriff include Thomas Scurry of Eldora and G G Marshman of Hubbard, while Mrs Chas Sell seeks reelection as county superintendent. In Etna township, Twenty six property owners appear on the delinquent tax list, the largest in years, reflecting overlooked payments and potential collections.
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It.ie
Reinbeck Transacts Late 1910s County Notices and Local News
In Grundy County and nearby towns, residents note electric lighting plans in Reinbeck, a banker’s field trip to Chicago and a fatal stroke claim for J. A. Harp, senior town official. Mr and Mrs Gibson return from Colorado seeking health relief, while Cedar Falls faces a vote on streetcar or telegraph projects and local telephone fees. The Cedar Valley line discusses changes as a dispute with Cedar Valley Telephone continues.
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Bampton
Colorado
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Hullend
Indisperence of Parents in Sunday Schools Leads Meeting
A Sunday school convention at the M B church discussed indifference among parents and the need for reverent, sacred handling of church business. Speeches highlighted mission work, with reported Sunday school statistics and plans for future support, including a $14 donation to the county missionary and officer elections for the coming year.
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Smith Hen
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Local memory piece on Powt Bie and community notes
The fragment recalls Powt Bie near town, a past fall and arm injury, and his current frail and disoriented state. It mentions Eldora work, a shoemaker role, and several local names such as Merrill Hampton Marschall Brigh and Qbrigh, with hints of asylum references and family concerns.
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