Airplane surveys aid Iowa power line plan from Toledo to Marshalltown
Chartered flights with a motion picture camera provided a comprehensive view of the terrain for a proposed 33 000 volt transmission line between Toledo and Marshalltown. J M ODrabelle led the survey with Dan Hunter piloting, aided by Henry Mead and Harold Brown. The aviation team mapped hills valleys and Indian lands from 250 feet, producing 250 feet of film for quick reference and route testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Yeat
Toledo
Marshadown
J. M . Odrabelle
Power Company
Henry Mead
Harold Brown
Dan Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Drabelle
English Statesman Puzzle List and Port of Vinton Obituary
Complex puzzle text with scattered names and clues plus an obituary note for Vinton W H Port of Anamosa. Chester B Myers plans for power company procurement, with travel mentions and refinery visits. Port obituary states surviving daughter Mrs Oakley Stillinger, brother Glenn A Port, sister Mrs Blanche Port Runyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Kahir Temple
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Olivet Commandery
Anamosa
Oakley Stillinger
Bellevue
Glenn
Linn County Notice of Budget Hearing 1934
The Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors will meet September 5 1934 at 2 00 PM in the Court House Cedar Rapids to hear taxpayers on expenditure estimates. It lists estimated taxes per thousand for townships and for Cedar Rapids with a tax rate of 10 66 dollars and a Cedar Rapids amount of 868 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Mindful Economics and Pedestrian Risk in 1930s Advice
The piece presents questions and answers from a scientific viewpoint on moral decisions. It notes pedestrian death data from 1933 with high country highway fatality rates, and discusses gender differences in economic spending citing Mary Sydney Branch. It reflects era attitudes on safety and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travellers Insurance Company
Mary Sydney
University of Chicago
Marriage Booked by Dr Vircam A Guide on Heredity
Dr Albert Edward Vircam presents a compact booklet from a scientific angle on heredity and marriage guidance. Includes how heredity is acquired and transmitted, with practical advice for marriageable individuals and parents. Sent upon request, include self addressed stamped return envelope and extra 3c stamp for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edward Vircam
Albert Edward Wisgam
Women should lead wise household spending education
The piece argues women controlling the family purse makes it essential for them to learn judging foods furniture styles and costs of family activities. It cites Mary Culkin Banning saying knowledge character and friendships guard against financial disaster, noting money alone cannot fund life’s emergencies.
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Mary Culkin Banning
Saturday Evening Post
Linn county approves first natural gas pipeline assessment
The Linn county first ever natural gas pipeline assessment certified by County Auditor Robert M Vesely totals 14675 dollars for 5558 miles of ten inch pipe delivering gas to Cedar Rapids. Owner listed as Natural Gas Pipe Line Company of America, Chicago. Onslow high school opens Tuesday Sept 4 with Supt Col lister and staff including Miss McDaniel Bur ris Streeper McCune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Robert M. Vesely
State Board of Assessment
Cedar Rapids
Natural Gas Pipe Line Company of America
Chicago
Onslow
R. A Collister
Alice McDanial
Washington
Grace Burris
Independence
Mildred Streeper
Estella McCune
Town City
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County District Court
Notices are given that on August 25 1934 at 8 AM an instrument purporting to be the will of Frank Stejs kal late of Linn County Iowa deceased will come before the District Court for proof and admission to probate at Cedar Rapids Iowa August 22 1934 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court P H Kobicek attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Frank Stejskal
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Edwin W Lundquist
P H Kobicek
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Rude
Wessel AZ
Percoate
Wong
England
Hall Agen
Soete
Seth
Chester B Myers
Drabelie
Vinton
W H
Port
Anamosa Reformatory Office
Tangri
Corday
Denntes
Rinso
Good Housekeeping Institute
Lever Brothers CO
America
Montgomery Ward
Robt
M. Vesely
Ve . Court House
Sercondar
Maat
Rayon Bedfords
Peter
Ste
Priscilla
Brassieres
Cher
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Atlas Roofing
Underwriters’ Lab, Inc
B. Rel
Ena
Mel
Gover Landy
Pennsylvania
St. S.E
Augus
Ryne
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