Open Letter on 25 Year Franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities
A Moulton Tribune open letter argues for a 25 year franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities to operate the local electric system. It explains financing rationale, mortgage timing, and why the longer term suits municipal needs, noting postwar cost pressures and the benefit of being part of a larger system to keep rates low.
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Moulton Tribune
Moulton
Iowa
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Farm Bureau and State Fair Join For Largest Ag Exhibits
The Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa State Fair managers announce a major educational push for the summer fair. Thirty one county Farm Bureaus will cooperate to stage displays on poultry, horticulture, swine management, farm management, corn yield tests, nutrition, egg production and more. Thousands of farmers will assist in preparing the exhibits aimed at boosting farm productivity. A large Farm Bureau camp will be established at the fair, free to every farmer in the Midwest.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
State Fair Board
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Midwest
Young man preaches restraint in Altoona Tribune
A piece from the Altoona Kansas Tribune admonishes against swearing. It jokes that swearing never cures a sore finger or rheumatism, nor buys life's necessities. The column notes it may be useful in a newspaper office for reading proof and getting the forms to press, but otherwise is foolish and wicked.
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Altoona
Kans
Tribune
Moulton Electric Firm Seeks Franchise After System Upgrades
E F Bulmahn writes to city leaders detailing lower power rates in Moulton compared with Iowa peers, cites a modernized distribution system, boulevard lighting costs, and proactive city cooperation. He urges the council to grant a franchise by a majority, promising continued service and low rates. He notes the city’s water works support and a pumping service contract as examples of mutual benefit.
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Hoover
Moulton
Iowa
State University of
Bolton Brothers
U'S
Bulmahn
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