Special election on gas franchise in Fairfield Iowa
City seeks voters to approve an ordinance granting a gas franchise to William G Dows Isaac B Smith and John A Reed and their successors The plan includes gas rates meter testing and city rights and obligations The measure requires a yes vote at a special election held January 30 1917 and the mayor and city clerk are directed to obtain voter approval
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William G. Dows
Isaac B. Smith
John A. Reed
Gas Franchised for Fairfield by Dows Smith and Reed
Ordinance grants William G. Dows Isaac B Smith and John A Reed and successors 20 year rights to build gas plant in Fairfield Iowa to furnish gas for light heat and fuel. It covers street use pipe laying repair standards opening notices customer minimums charges and future rate regulation with city oversight and safety measures.
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William G. Dows
Isaac B. Smith
John A. Reed
Fairfield
Iowa
Isaac B Smith
Gas Company
Mas Company
Fas
Porriona
Gas Franchise Ordinance for Fairfield Iowa Election
The ordinance regulates street use and gas service, requires meter testing on consumer demand with 2 percent tolerance, and adjusts consumer bills. It allows the grantee to purchase the city gas plant, promises gas purification, and sets staged spending of $20,000 within two years. The measure goes to a special election on January 30, 1917.
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Energg
Fairfield
Iowa
Bog
Canon Erleete
Eild
London
Gaage
Gague
Polling places listed for city wards
The polls open at seven in the forenoon and close at seven in the afternoon. Voting locations are First Ward Court House, Second Ward New Chicago Cafe, Third Ward City Hall, and Fourth Ward Library Building. Attest: W. R. Heflin, City Clerk.
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First Ward
Court House
Second Ward
Chicago
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
D. F. Spratt
W. R. Heflin
Rooms for rent and small trades in Journal ads
Classified notice items show multiple affordable rentals and small jobs offering rooms for rent by March 1st and February 1st, a five to seven room house, a furnished room, and trades. Also listings for hauling services, a second hand auto trade, and various sale notices for houses and equipment. Phone numbers and addresses accompany several ads.
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Journal
H. IL
Rizor
Enquire Journal
J. P. Starr
J. M
Care of Journal
Legger House
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Buckeye Mazda
Elliott & Coffman
North Main Street
Oakland
Liberty
Spence-Dill Auto CO
Orpheum
People's
Golumn
South Second Street
Irene Humphreys
PB Street
West Adams Street
Anstead’s Jewelry Store
E. H
Care Journal
Weat
Burlington Street
J. Morris
Marshall
Eastwood
Maxwell Grocery
South Main Street
Gairfield Theater
Helen Holmes
Thos. H. Ince
The
Hawaii
Bobbie Vernon
Gloria Swanson
Bessie Barriscale
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