City considers three month emergency measures
Attendance notes a three month emergency period with a committee to portion coal and issue permits. The mayor may proclaim business hours and public place rules. Decision to buy wood and keep schools open if possible.
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Seenenega Theninar
Sses aSeen Assembly
Christmas Preparations and School Notes Reach Holiday Tone
The school reports December decor and Christmas problems in construction across grade rooms. Mrs Worth taught music, and Mrs Andrews Meyers prepares to move to Boston after a reception with city friends. Captains and coal train loads hint at local industry activity amid a festive update.
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Bridwell
Wen Senay
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Congregational
Midnight reminiscence marks four years in town
The gathering noted by longtime residents recalls the past four years and the friendships formed through local activities as they remember the community’s shared experiences.
Coal Crisis Proclamation Limits City Operations 1919
The Mayor and Committee on Conservation of Fuel issue a December 5 1919 proclamation amid coal scarcity. Starting December 8 public meetings stop lodges cut meetings half retail stores open 9am to 5pm except Saturdays 9am 8pm drugstores may sell when needed before after hours cinemas limited to one weekly. Churches to conduct one union Sunday service. Schools stay open. Citizens urged to conserve coal and endure sacrifices.
Farm at Auction with 50 Acres Alfalfa and Outbuildings
Poor health forces sale of farm property: 50 acres in alfalfa, 56 acres in plow, balance pasture and hay land. Includes 5 room house, 30 by 86 barn for 50 60 tons hay, corn cribs, sheds, chicken house. Also for sale a 120 acre adjoining school lease. Sale on the farm. seller Chris Klooz.
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