Mayor Rector Outlines Plans on Water Franchise and Public Ownership
Mayor Rector detailed a push to compel Waterloo Water Co to accept a franchise with lower rates and a strengthened Section 4 for artesian water. He pledged to circulate a petition for a special election toward municipal ownership if the company resists, while criticizing City Council for not backing a rival public approach.
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Rictor
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Broh. Jemith
Waterioo Water“ Company
Harris & Company
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Chides City Council
Ssquarer Deak and
Tower Tates
Weather and crop notes from Des Moines bulletin weeks ending Aug 2
Des Moines weather and crop service bulletin reports a week with daily average temperatures 3 to 4 degrees below normal and generally sunny conditions. Light to heavy showers hit the northern section, while most of the state remained dry, fair, and cool. Rain in western districts may aid crops and ease plowing. Good progress in stacking small grain and initial fall sowing. oats show weight gains, winter and spring wheat and barley show field quality. Corngrowth fair but cool temps slowed rapid growth. pastures and meadows show fair to good growth.
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Des Moines
Coranac
More Storm Delays Bridges Hit by Washouts
Heavy rains Monday night caused washouts on Central line and disrupted trains from the east. Services faced hour delays for the third time this summer as low speeds were required over large stretches between Andepent and Dubuque with little track repair in sight.
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Maos
Andepentence
Dubuque
Divorce Petitions Highlight Alimony Demands in Iowa
Evelyn J. Sibert sues for divorce from Charles City husband claiming neglect and trips with other women. She seeks 95,000 alimony and 1,000 temporary support. Ida M. Hoffman files for divorce and custody alleging jealousy and brutality. husband threatened to shoot her. Married 1900 in Blackhawk county. farmed in Butler County. Webster City Breeman-Tribune notes Miss Lete Wolgamot visiting Stockville and plans to attend Chicago Musical School.
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Evelyn J. Sibert
Bert
Toner
Charles City
Tevishes
Japan
Tim
Hoffman
Ida M. Hoffman
Cecil
Blackhawk
Butler County
Webster
Drug store raid exposes high alcohol content products
In Vinton on August 27 two raids on Wirth drug store, aided by law, led to two hundred bottles of Nutone, Dizesto and Hoastetter’s Bitters seized. Chemical analysis showed Nutone 3.25 to 3.37 percent alcohol, Dizesto 4.45 percent, and Hoastatter’s Bitters 31.82 percent, with the proprietor under bond for selling intoxicants. The case proceeds toward a grand jury this fall on offensive drug selling charges.
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Vinton
Wong
Sheree Blair
Albert
Sid
Wirth
van Horne
Squire Bryant
Squire Moore
Wm. J
Arslake
Yowa City
Hoastatter
Bongs
C. Wirth
Town and Township News Highlights and Local Delays
Aug 26 notes Margaret Cranny Buckingham visiting sister as John Smith and McDermeet from Wa s Waiting attend family. busy week with visits to Des Moines and Chicago for cattle market. Plumbers from Waterloo finished work on new parochial school. Rev M Jahr resigns to study English Lutheran seminary in Chicago. typhoid affects a Me and Mrs. Frank Hetn son Angus recovering. Congregation history spans 1842 organization, evolving from Lutheran to Evangelical Synod, with several minister changes over 25 years. Old church site, nearby farms, and property sales feature in updates.
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Takin
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Chicago
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Hey
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Sasa
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Henry Poock
North Dakota
Rev. M. Jahr
Evangelical Lutheran Congregation
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O. Gerlath
Frank Hetn
Angus
John. Severin
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Siobn- Burtt
Menara
C. Nolting
Des
Local Notes and Socials Run Through Augs Events
Aug 26 items mention Mr and Mrs Moran leaving town, Mrs Carmel church ladies’ lawn sociable, butter price 25 cents a pound, Fred Sosa and Rodamar selling horses to a Cincinnati buyer, Mrs Henry Pooka leaving for visit, Grandpa Liebert visiting Wisconsin and Barclay, Readlyn ball team playing Dewar, and a Waverly vs Readlyn game with 4 to 1 score in the eighth.
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Colle
John Moran
Fred Sosa
B.J. Rodamar
Fred Hela
Cincinnati
Henry Pooek
BL J
Orlsée
N. D
Deg Moines
George McNellis
Lenigan
Lester
Cord
Dewar
Barclay
Fairbank
Readlyn
Waterloo
Ben
Waverly
Trip Enjoyable Ould No Cites It on Purchases
A fragmented note mentions a trip described as enjoyable and hints at values linked to Sedille's Growth. The few readable terms suggest a casual review or personal account referencing purchases and growth metrics.
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Sedille
Waterloo to Tacoma trip notes water system views
A Waterloo reader reports from Tacoma and Seattle on water supply, municipal ownership, and growth. He describes Spokane Valley like views, compares cities, notes Waterloo spring water, and previews upcoming local business openings including People's Credit Clothing and Felix stores, with remarks on climate and transport hardships of the era.
Graduation exams show 41 pass in Sohee County
Of 128 applicants, 41 rural pupils passed the graduation diploma exams this year, a smaller number than recent years. 24 passed last winter, 17 succeeded this spring. The superintendent notes many failed in only one or two branches. Diploma ceremonies date not fixed yet, possibly Waterloo township. Names list of successful pupils from various townships follows.
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Godan Falls
Alj.k
Krtosian
Washington
Idato
Beattle
Tacoma
Beattie
Seattle
Bordon
Charles
Nott Tas
Estou
Barclay
Ada Rico
Bennington
Ramone Daniele
Ive ML Knapp
Charla Burke
Ernest Sage
Albert Schmidt
Herbert Shining
John Wet
Lester
Ethel Dunkerton
Niel Magne
Iva Carnarous
Veteran farmer Stewart dies after bath in Shell Rock
Wie jum Stewart, a 64 year old retired farmer who lived in Shell Rock, died suddenly after taking a bath. He fell while dressing, died minutes later from heart trouble. Survived by a wife and five children, he was a Civil War veteran and former master of the Santa lodge. Funeral services Wednesday at 3 PM from his home with Ray Knight, pastor, officiating. Masons to conduct graveside rites.
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Jum Stewart
Stewart
Sania Lodge
Ray
Knight
Methodist Church
Masons
Cere Medias
Grays
McCartney Death Notices Haunt Hudson Community
Hudson Aug 22 Special to The Observer Beary DeCartney a longtime Hudson resident, aged 71, died Monday evening due to age related and other diseases. He was born in Cait Bite County Pennsylvania and lived in that state before moving to Blackhawk County, where he remained ever since. He ran a shop in Hudson for many years and retired three years ago. He leaves a wife and several children Frank McCartney Waterloo John McCartney Mitchell S. D. Renube Cartney Worthington Town Mrs AL Blough Grundy Center and Way McCartney of Olittaro. Burial will be in Hudson cemetery with arrangements made. The Vinton English notes Miss Elia Brubaker, teacher, recalled an offer of $40 per month from Waterloo but declined to contract with the Vinton board for the coming year. Miss Brubaker earns a strong reputation as a teacher and musician.
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Breckhawk County
Cait Bite County
Pennsylvania
Blackhawk Columly
Ben Llyad
Frank BlcCartney
Waterloo
John McCartney
Mitchel
Renubfe-Cartney
Worthington
Town
AL Blough
Grundy Center
McCartney
Olittaro
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Borla
Hudeon Cemetery
Deanita Arrangemanis
Vinton
Englshan
Elia Brupaker
Jour Sie
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Vinton Board
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