Ames City Franchise Rates Support City Clerk’s Finance
The article outlines minimum rates for electrical consumption in Ames and Fairfield, showing residential charges of 1 998.25 and business charges of 993.78 for certain kilowatt hours. City officials reference Prof. J B Hill data as basis for the figures discussed by the Fairfield Retail Merchants' association in advance of council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Fairfield Retail Merchants’ Association
Fairfield
J. B. Hill
Fairfield Franchise Backed by Factories Plea for Power Assurance
Community group of factories merchants and citizens urges approval of a franchise to ensure reliable electric and gas power for Fairfield's 1900s industry. They warn of potential breakdowns and detail current dependencies and wage implications, naming Louden Machinery and other firms, plus support from local newspapers and officials.
Real Issue in Fairfield Franchise Vote
The author argues voters should focus on receiving good electric and gas service at a reasonable rate from Dows, Smith and Reed. They claim the opposition misrepresents the franchise while noting the company serves about 140 towns in Iowa and pledges a $55,000 investment in Fairfield to develop the plant.
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Fairfield
Dows, Smith & Reed
Wm. G. Dows
Isaac S. Smith
John A. Reed
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
National Surety Co
New York
William G. Dows
Isaac B. Smith
City of
Dows
Smith
Reed
Rates and franchise fair for Fairfield plant and service
In a January 27 1917 public comment Richard C Leggttrry argues a franchise within two years will yield first class plant and fair rates. He cites court guidance on rate setting based on plant value and going concern value and asserts current proposed rates are fair and that future charges must reflect lawful returns.
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Reed
Dows
Smith
Fairfield
Iowa
Richard C. Leggrtyy
Early 20th Century Energy Firm Opposition Letter
A 1916 county record notes the incorporation of Home Gas Light and Power Company with authorized capital of $200000. A 1917 Chicago letter to J E Bowermaster links Fairfield interest and opposition to an Interstate Power franchise with previous inquiries from local parties including Vernon Hague.
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Home Gas, Light and Power Company
Vernon Hague
Chicago
J. E. Bowermaster
Fairfield
Interstate Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Burtis
Leo D. Thoma
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Dows, Smith and Reed
Ames Fairfield
Smith & Reed
Louden Machinery Co
Fairfield Glove & Mitten Co
Dexter Company
Hawkeye Pump Co
Hunt-Ireland Shoe Co
F. N. Lucas
R. W. Lamson
T. E. McLean
White T
L. D. White
D. E. Crail
C. C. Cochran
C. H. Doughty
Charles H. Heer
H. E. Snyder & Co
C. E. Anderson
Park Russell
W. W. Luke
W. M. Wells
L. R. Kennedy
C. F. Fryer
Frank Ricksher
the Fairfield Ledger
Byan
J. McGiffin
A. G. Jordan
R. F. Wilson
W. H. Parker
J. E. Cohagan
B. G. Orris
L. E. Whitney
Hufstedler & Baker
The
Fairfield Journal
Taylor Bros
George M. Ball
Court R. Carter
George W. Unkrich
Robert C. Walker
C. L. Glass
H. P
H. P. McLaughlin Co. L. E. Clinkenbeard
James M. Hammon
Gust C. Schillerstrom
Loudon Machinery Co
C. J. Fulton
Secy
Fairfield Pure Ice Co
F. S. West
B. A. Dill
the Dexter Company
R. D. Hunt
Iowa Malleable Iron Co
W. C. Spalding
Fairfield Engine Co
J. C. Thorne
Joel Turney & Co
Stuckey-Gossick Mfg. Co
John Goehner
F. M. Droz
J. P. Foreman
E. W. Vinton
A. K. Harper
Fairfield Steam Laundry
William Louden
Fairfield Tribune
R. S. Walker
Harry M. Brandal
J. W. Oliver & Son
E. C. Bock
J. Fred Clarke
J. G. Browning
Delzell Green
C. E. Kirby
Roth & Company
J. A. Cooper
W. P. Starr
Anton R. Carlson
Charles W. Wade
Ray W. Hemmings
John C. Dunkin
George Banfield
Perry Bates
G. W. Gaumer
D. C. Gaumer
J. P. Wilson
R. H. Maxwell
Charles Linn
E. R. Allender
Walter E. Duncan
H. H. Maxwell
Fred Wilson
Hugh Sands
H. A. Easton
D. F. Spratt
J. F. Bogardus
W.W. Wite
J. C. Bradshaw
C. A. Emry
F. J. L. Black
J. H. McCarty
C. M. Graham
Charles A. Herring
N. C. Anstead
Mohr & Crow
W. G. Knight
H. C. Davis
E. P. Bailey
Gaines Bros
J. L. Young
City Hall
W. R.heflin
Wilson Heflin
Sir
Ter
Rollie T. Stewart
R. T. Stewart
Mr. Power
Interstate Power Co
Illinois
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