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Des Moines Population Concerns and Public Works In Iowa
A chaotic set of reports from Iowa describesDes Moines population pressures and state concerns over urban growth and unemployment. It notes federal and state actions, including water works upgrades in Clinton, and a plan to improve public utilities with new filters and elevated storage. The dispatch references outbreaks of disease in Crater and Champs On and a mass poisoning incident in Champs on village, affecting dozens.
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Dhoni
Crile
Davenport
Patrick Tharke
Clinton
Pebytiie
Lajey Alexander
Kredkah
Jawa Ia
Jlerriett
Jasituiona
Uber
Clinton Water Works Company
Drew Jewett
Glen Maine
Liberty
Caert
Teh Sadi
Aieai
Hving
Send
Unis
Mormisen
Cearty
George Crigswell
Hving Weat
Ull
Peeepert
Tai
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Blewaa
Lannerd
Keon Bay
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Freeport
M. McCarthy
Cinning
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Crisia
Usuag
Gayings
Farber
Wien