Light Company Starts 115000-Volt Substation at Cedar Lake
Construction begins on Cedar Lake substation planned by Town Electric Light and Power. The 115000-volt facility will span Cedar Lake with 216 feet into the water, 56 feet wide and a 65-foot tower. Abell-Howe of Chicago to build, powering Cedar Rapids and the Mar shalltown line.
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Town Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Lake
J. W. Howe
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Abell-Howe Company
Chicago
Sand Transfer by Pontoon Bridge Reaches Lake Foundation
The report notes sand is moved from the lake bottom by a pontoon bridge onto the foundation fill. The operation describes a methodical placement of fill material to stabilize the area.
Iceland Premier cites army influx and costs
Iceland's Prime Minister Hermann Jonasson says British and American occupation has created bewildering problems for the 120,000 residents, raising living costs by 70 percent and disrupting trade. He cites tensions between soldiers and Icelandic women as the greatest immediate issue while urging cooperation to endure.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Hermann Jonasson
Jonasson
Tired Kidneys and Sleepless Nights Ad for Doran’s Pills
An old advertisement claims tired kidneys cause night awakenings and backache. It touts “Doran’s Pills” and “Conan’s Pills” as a remedy to flush kidney tubes and remove poisons from blood, promising relief after 40 years of use. It warns to consult a doctor and not neglect symptoms.
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Doran
Conan
Island unrest linked to wartime occupation fears
The speaker warned of dire outcomes from occupation, comparing the influx of 15,000,000 soldiers to London, predicting no lasting improvements. Roads suffer from heavy military traffic, markets for herring and codfish crumble, and labor shortages grow as high wages pull workers from farms. He warned Britain and the United States may lose interest in Iceland after the war, though he praised American troops.
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