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Ames Public Ownership Fails Reported in 1919 Loss
The Ames Iowa public electric plant shows a 1919 deficit of 9668.45 after adjusting for depreciation interest and lost taxes, despite a reported gross profit of 8184.89. Officials cite rising coal costs and inefficient management, with ongoing losses since 1896 and calls for private ownership benefits.
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