Oskaloosa City Council Meeting On Power Franchise Debate
The Oskaloosa City Council discussed the proposed amendment to the Oskaloosa Traction Light franchise allowing substitution of gas motors for trolley cars. Officials explained transportation issues and the financials for maintaining electric street railway service, noting rising costs and projected expenditures for new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Gounell
Oskaloosa Trne
Tagnens Hs Portery Masinagor
Avery
Ite
Uxreets
Avie
Aiden
Aely
Myatany
Oukittoana
Mongy
Hia
Beacon
University Park
Aleatrioder
I. N. Taylor
Corton
Radio Programs Across Major Markets Tonight
United Press listings show WLS Chicago airing Gilbert and Sullivan and other opera segments with talks by Governor Ritchie and notable performers. New York and Philadelphia stations feature orchestral works and a wedding program between 8 and 11 pm, with varied hour by hour schedule notes across WEAF WRC WEE WF delays and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WLS
Chicago
New York
WFWEE
WIAR
Wsal Wwe
WCAE
WCCO
WOG
Ritchie
Maryland
Huerrendy Nour
Orand Onera
WRC
Washington
Beven Shag
Javelos
Wwe
Wpc
Allenile
City
Tadio
WIP
Philadelphia
Vennely
Coneste Bint
Wadnesday
Wear
Harrare
Little ‘Symphony
Blaain
Town farmers face debt burden and new mortgage security
The article notes Iowa farmers’ past bankruptcies due to inflation and deflation over five years, contrasted with town merchants. It highlights Eastern Insurance’s support and argues that better security and mortgage terms exist today, suggesting Iowa's economy can recover with improved industry and investor confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Insurance Companiea
Gnandyke
Lowa
Tyo
Mde
Towa
Wn Indurdyee ‘Company
Iin
Mokawiithog
Fermini
Anid
Wil
Pecamu
City Council Debates Street Work and Fireworks Policy
Fragmented notes show Oskiloona council discussing sidewalk repairs, alley vacation petitions, and street maintenance bids. Administration’s stance on fireworks for a public celebration is queried as officials consider fountain repairs and tax collections.
Wreck on Lackawanna Rips Train Carriages apart
Rail line disaster near Rockport New Jersey involves a passenger excursion from Chicago heading to New York bound on the Republic Germany voyage. Dozens injured and multiple fatalities reported as survivors describe a scene of steam and debris. Rescue workers, doctors, and volunteers converge at dawn to search wreckage and aid victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senty
Rondlyd
Enghie
Inataneck
Choy Sword
Yeni Tidir
New York
Germany
Easton
Railroad Offerals
Chicago
Street lighting plan advances in South West district
Don Russell outlined a proposal to install street lights on South West Street between High and First and Ninth Avenue East as part of a broader city streets upgrade. The street committee recommended the new lighting and the measure was adopted amid ongoing discussions about traffic and safety impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Russell
Oskaloosa
Inter
Mies
Ant
Ition Bf
Wiest -Streat
Ninth Avenue
Proof That Stone Age Man Knew Use of Iron
The claim reports archaeologists and scientists discussing iron use by Stone Age man. It cites meteoric iron in ancient mounds, early furnaces called bloomerys, and development of iron and steel production from ancient to modern times, noting blast furnaces and the Bessemer process and later electrical methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Souveur
Timp
Peru
Baropy
Ateel
Ts Discover Brerry Brewrly
Evans RRR Ed Wills J Assisting At Coal Chutes
Local notes detail Ed Wills J assisting Fred Keller at the coal chutes and numerous miners' weekend activities. Several names appear with scattered operations at Pershing and Hasselman coal works, plus an official motor car inspection by Rock Island division staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wills J
Fred Keller
James Harvey
John Durnley
Rex Partitn
James Morriy Gee
Katka
John ‘Lodnit, Sr
Pershing
Thoms Brank
Hasselman and Evans Coal Co
Jeep
Henna
Leighton
Len Wrieht
L. Dale
Rock Island Officisia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russel
Chas
Ctraction
Ranchibe
Awa Af
Ceh
Éuiarel
Pirses
Géoyze
Ealinv
David St David
Cnd
Ameeting
Dottora
Dsene
Hkaly
Sithey Muti
Nower Company
Aisgunst
Ies ‘Nereed
Ivan
Gatite
Rowland
Pooh
Blakeslee
Retell Shurhan
Beale Bros
Fred Bhent
Willaam Campbell
Tyes Park
Cornell
Adewates
Gonta
LeBond
Edward’ Mathew
Oskiloona
Mathew 1A
Pho
Nurtilvest Corniot Verily
Andy
Harry Ahdersort
Actioi
oPaysila Florida
J. So Henderson
J. So Henderson, Through ‘Coun
Hnan
David
Tovida
Epa
John F. Shodmyko Olin
Aiso
Jius
France
C.D. Flory
Willy Xampton
Streat
Eniginest
Evans
J. . Davis Palmer
Mahaska County
Davis
Farmers Bank
Health
Herald
McGregor
Axminster
Roi Fortabé Davénport
Oskaloosa Artifvia! Tee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!