Power for Panama Canal from Gatun Lake Waters
In a detailed account of the Panama Canal’s power system, Gatun Lake waters drive turbines at Gatun and Miraflores, fueling tow trains, locks, and light. The scheme includes 7500 kva and 4500 kva plants, a 44,000-volt transmission system, and hundreds of substations to supply canal operations and ancillary facilities.
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Gatun Lake
Panama Canal
Chagres
Isthmus
Gatun
Pedro Miguel
Miraflores
Canal
Panama
Culebra
Ocean
Curtis
Cristobal
Balboa
Patents Granted to Iowans in Week Ending July 21 1914
The following patents were granted to Iowans in the week ending July 21 1914. Emil A. Anderson Swea City clutch gear adaptable variable speed gearing. John Gunnarson Bettendorf life boat. John Hohn Baldwin wrench. Edward J. Sampson Grand Mound tractor. August Schoendelen Davenport curtain fixture. Wm E Simmons Burlington door latch releasing device. Ralph G Taylor Davenport operating mechanism for dump door winding shafts assigned to Bettendorf Co. John Underratton Mocon ng miner’s ang er. Wm S Witter Toledo sparkplug. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tettendorf
Miner’sanger
John Underratton
Mocing
Sparkplug
Witter
Toledo
County News Notes From July 28 1914
Local items report visits and travels of residents from Castalia and nearby towns including J W Barrett G F Gunderson and families Anthony Bohr and others. Dozens attended picnics visits to Decorah Clermont Eldorado Spillville and Charles City with multiple auto trips and a recent heavy rain affecting harvest plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barrett
Castalia
G. F. Gunderson
McGregor
Anthony Bohr
New Hampton
Wm. McManus
Clermont
Ed. Limbeck
Decorah
L. A. Meyer
Eldorado
West Union
J. J. McManus
Fleischer and Schultz
Spillville
A. N. Schmitz
Camp Huber
Florence Schilling
New Hamp Ber
Fred J. Figge
Schneeberger
Clinton Sobolik
Ursula Meyer
Arthalinda Meyer
Clear Lake
Mason City
J. W. Meyer
Cornell Riveland
John Moe
Andrew Meyer
Catholic Ladies’ Club
Theresa Schulze
Charles City
Chamberlin
S. D
Pointe
Ossian
Andrew
Regina
Carroll Bullard
Catherine Holthous
Anna Frerich
Louis
Frank Gehling
Mabel
Calmar
Ashton
Burr Oak Social Notes Reflect Busy Village Life
July 28 1914 Burr Oak column recounts visits and greetings among locals. Numerous entries name residents visiting relatives in La Crosse Decorah Canton Cedar Rapids Prosper Boise and Minneapolis. The bustling list highlights neighbors hosting outings lawn parties and family gatherings across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared Sharp
Frank Nash
la Crosse
Florence Reed
John Thompson
C. Knowlton
Prosper
Frank Frye
E. A. Teadington
Roy Glice
Mabel
John Johnson
the Gates
Chas. Marsh
Decorah
Dave Darling
M. D. Whitney
Alfred Jewell
Canton
Claude Whitney
P. SH. Whitney
Ambrose Gates
Marjorie
LaCrosse
Janet Milne
Clifford Reed
Little Son
Chas. Reed
W. H. Emmons
Ben Ward
R. E. Harris
Cedar Rapids
Frank Perry
Paul Reed
Roger Bandle
Victor
Clifford Headington
FP. G. Maltby
Ruth
P. H. Whitney
Aggie
Rhce Darling
Cedarmae
Arlington
Marsh
W. C. Coup
Burr Oak
Helen Emery
Peter Decker
Erwin
Minneapolis Wednes
John Gates
Mr. Gates
S. A. Cleveland
Herbert Bancroft
Boise
Idaho
Calmar social notes and visiting residents
A long list of Calmar area residents and guests, with brief mentions of travel and visits. Names include Carl Meyer, Allen Wise, Joe Hrnechek, Ben Bear, Henry Giesen, J. D. Becker, Waterbury, Adolph Novak, Gust Meyer, Elmer Ringoen, Florence Meyer, Elizabeth Tiller, Stuart Maharan, R. R. Page family, Gertrude Slebiska, J. F. B. Linde, Weselmann, Marie Etteldorf, Chas Gross family, Clayton Thoms, H. Ellingson, Jeanette Colter, Will Miller clan, Edward Meyer, and local social events such as an ice cream social hosted by the Calmar band. Also notes on church relations and visitors from Decorah, Cresoe, Ossian, Eldorado, and Decorah trips. A closing line mentions a factual statement about electricity and watchmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wise
Decorah
Joe Hrnechek
Ben Bear
Calmar
Henry Giesen
J. D. Becker
McGregor
Ed. Waterbury
Adolph Novak
Son
Spillville
Gust Meyer
Clinton
Elmer Ringoen
Ridgeway
Florence Meyer
Marie Etteldorf
Ossian
Dr. Horton
Chas. Gross
Fort Atkinson
Clayton Thoms
Central City
ER. H. Ellingson
Jeanette Colter
Millbank
W. V. Yager
Will Miller
Andrew Moon
H. Miller
Jacob Meyer
Eldorado
Edward Meyer
Bertha Giesen
Superior
Wis
H. J. Giesen
Levert Ringoen
Margaret
Hugo Dessel
Yankton
Mary Shima
Eda Jacobson
Joe Shima
Marguerite Brekke
Savings Bank
Carl Poshusta
Louis Wangeness
Stein Lee
James Noble
Mildred
Bronson, Kas
Novotny
Chas. Smith
Elizabeth
Des Moines
Carrie Miller
New Trumpton
Rev. Galbreth
Randalia
Colmar J
Rev
Giles
Galbreth
Norton’s
Franklin Prairie
Ada
Vernie Deremo
Leona Sorenson
Clay Hill
P. C. Delaney
Freeport
Madeline Rastetter
R. F. Tyler
Harold Dinger
Roger Edmunds
Jennie l
Lucile Brickner
John Stoskopf
Sons
Knut Graves
Netteberg
Glenwood
Linda Coughlin
Cornell
Ward Allen
H. D. Gross
Blakeman
R. Tyler
James
Garfield
Oclwein
Jennie Sanaker
Burr Oak School
J. D. Wolcott
Pocahontas
Richard Tyler
Yeoman Hall
Waukon
Postville
Frankville
New Hampton
Cresco
Oelwein
A. K. Sweitzer
Lanark
D. H. Leach
Lenhart
Minn
L. A
Sanaker
H. O. Marietta
Cora Johnson
Idella
Helen
Alice Marietta
Harmon
Nellie Jewell
McCallum
Reed
R. H. Stewart
J. N. Headington
A. T. Holton
Lester Pearson
Arthur Lomen
Mel Johnson
Waucoma
Fay Hallman
Harry Burnside
Freeport News Roundup and Local Visits
Freeport notes describe social visits from Decorah and Glenwood, church events, an ice cream social, road improvements, and teaching appointments. Residents, including Rev J D Wolcott and Miss Jennie Sanaker, are listed with friends and relatives in nearby towns. Football? No.
Local Social Notes From Centennial Area Gatherings
Centen nial residents and friends share weekend visits and events across Ossian Festina Calmar Postville and West Union. Names include John Moen Henry Monson Nellie Daniels Sophie Linderbaum Fritz Feltis Fred Sobolik Fay Harvey and Ray Runkle with relatives attending dances fishing and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sersland
John Moen
Joen
Ossian
Henry Monson
John Allen
Mason City
Joe Weitgenant
Elmer Rosa
Fred Sobolik
Pierre Feltis
West Union
Postville
Tico
Allen
Ray Runkle
Fay
Harry Harvey
Sophie Linderbaum
Frieda Koeh
Will Wiltgen
Ossian area visits and travels reported
Mrs Frank Boeckman visited relatives in Ossian last week. Mrs Clarence Miller and daughter Vada left Miller Town after a two week visit. Will Boeckman with Edith Tackla and Joe Ehlers headed to Cresco to see Dr Kessel about Mrs Ehler. Several families from Ossian joined Fayette area picnic. others toured Ellendale Minnesota to visit Will Ginapp. Aluminum shoes for damp work praised and a quip on wit ends the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Bernice Hitchcock
H. G. Ward
W. H. Emmons
C. E. Headman
Einer Kippe
Decorah
Z. B. Landon
Marian Price
Cresco
Nels
Helen Cratsenberg-Steel
St. Paul
Whitney and Darling
Alice Pierce
Carl Pierce
Dr. Kessel
Branson Madding
Pembine
Wis
Helen Reed
Harold
Glenn Reed
Frank Boeckman
Ossian
Clarence Miller
Vada
Miller, Town
Will Boeckman
Edith and
Tackla
Joe Ehler
Notice in Probate for Sears Last Will in Decorah Township
To all interested parties in Winneshiek county Iowa you are notified to appear at the Court House on September 21 1914 at 2:00 PM to attend probate of the last will and testament of George Robert Sears late of Decorah township deceased. You must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated July 28 1914 Olal Kallevang Clerk District Court Deputy S J Moore Seal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Towa
George Robert Sears
Decorah Township
Winneshick County
Olal Kallevang
J. Moore
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A. K. Bartey & Son
Power and Distribution Equipment
Lake Gatun
Pacific Ocean
Gatun Hydro-Electric Station
County News
Carl Meyer
St. Lucas
Atlantic Ocean
Centennial
R. F. Gibson
Winneshiek Hotel
Chas. Trzcinski
National Bank
N. H. Adams Decorah, Iowa
C.c.hagen
Winnebago St