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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1924

Page

5

City Council Proceedings 1924 Water Works and Finance

City records show regular sessions from April to June 1924 with Mayor Alberson presiding. Proceedings include approval of minutes, payment of numerous fund claims, contract payments to firms such as Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co and Ole Johnson, street and sewer matters, budget resolutions, bids rejected for sewage plant, and appointment of a zoning commission.

City Hall Alberson McElhinney W. A. Gibson A. E. Putnam J. F. Marsh Eldridge G. BE. Young American Railway “Express Des Moines Steel Cooke and F. M. Gray Jr. Co Commercial Sav. Bank Light Punch McElhinney Drug Co C. C. Welch Chas. Sloat Securities & Mortgage Co Dick Bidwell Harry Miller SCS Shawiinnciend Seymour Bidwell Adksadeedas Wallace Bidwell Adaksonnewl Ree Udeseaddas John Messenger BR. R. GE Cea Seeence Fire Fund Des Moines Blue Print Co Read Fund Rick BowGl D.ncncksn Mares Menge Cnmansibica Ge Aide Nlluws American-Le France Fire East 3Rd St North 7Th Ave Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co Council Chamber May Std John Squire W.S. Eldridge Arthur Goode Washington Telephone Co Dick Diwet Harry Harley Jack Dewees A. M. Gaemer St. Clair Lewis Cancaccua Police J. Wallace Neptune Meter Co Zion Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Co Ailbia Coal Co Chast. Oe Co. Bee Ee Iowa Gas & Elec. Co Tri-City Ce Wu Ga Wee Ee Conncil A.N. Alberson Couneil J. Kellogg Euuv Fu A. N. Alberson Finance Committee Sherman Bros I, DE Wenanntbinadens Matt Parrott & Sons Co Ee -eOe Npnamdesemiren Water Fund Commercial Savings Bank of Washington Iowa J. 8 W. S. Eldridge Evening Journal Washington Democrat Sewer Committee Jas. F. Marsh J. 5. McElhinney C. R P. Ry. Co C. M St. P. Ry. Co Washington National Bank Commercial Sav Bank Ole Johnson Lee Dusenbery Dim Harrie John Dusenbery A. L. Dusenbery A. J. Waldschmidt T. G. Arthur Counci C Chamber J. S. McElhinney Cteika Bie Oeiven Washington Tithe & Guar- Oort Ob Natsaadibaeaidi Necscuenecu Geo. M. Bechtel & Co Boogie c.Immeinnicenens W. P. Rawn Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel Co Water and Light Committee Mugnaini & Canton the Chocolate Shop F. L. Casey H. A

Radio listings for tomorrow stations across the nation

A dense timetable lists radio programs by station and city from WMAQ to WCBD, detailing hours for concerts talks organ music dance orchestras and children’s segments across major markets including New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles and Philadelphia with entries for CBS NBC and local services.

WWJ Detroit News Goldkette Wtas Elgin WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air Kansas City Whas Courier-Journal Loulaville Times Wanamaker WIZ New York India WOR Newark KGO Oakland

Youths Propose Definitions as Oyster Riddle Emerges

In a Nevada town a teacher asked what an oyster is. Sixteen students tried to answer, but Willie claimed the win with the quip that an oyster is a fish built like a nut.

Nevada Willie

Ancient Lomilon Roof Timbers Remain Strong

Tests show that oak timbers in Lomilon building roof retain strength since construction centuries ago. Officials report no significant deterioration and confirm structural integrity under current load conditions.

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Chas. McGill Bond Fund Geo. M. Bechtee & Co Commercial Savings Bank Improvement Fund Co. C. Welt Adeeee Chien Dick Ride Concacenacea J. A. Cunningham's Sons Fred L. Stewart Standard Oil Co. c S. J. Kellogg S. J. Kellogg Chas The Wallace Bidwell Co. CC Welch Dick Bidwel Road Fund E. M. Kuhn Ww. C. Kelley Oscar Collet Ordo A. M. McCulley Sanitary Wallace Bidwell Co C. Wetch Harry Hafleye M. Kuhn W. C. Kelley Y Boces Cocunecuse Standard Oi! Co Journea McBeth-Evans Glass Co Wallace Bidwell H. C. Ferguson Oscar Collett Harry Halley John Shields & Sons J. J. Minick Washington National Bank Improvement Fund H. CC. Ferguson Oscar Collettanees Harry Edwards Oeceor Haney Iseas Washington Oil Co Marry Harlies, Anccor R. KR. Gordon Dick Bigwgn B. M. Rubg Coneeoue Oliie Perry Ccunaeo Chandan Coidacatinn S. D Clerk Vedanta Bowen John Davidson TS Sewenemnsnnand Cameedoks S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co Board of Supervisors W. D. Allen Mfg Albla CO Fire Arthur L. Mullergren Lowa Gas & Elec Des Moines Steel Co C. Ferguson Clair Levis J. H. Squire HH. P. Brattee Commercial Law Alden Kelloggs Gatecen Welsh Cocuseeen Barry Mille Sanitary District Fund R. Gordos Associated Press Courtey Radio Digest WMAQ Chicago News WGN Chicago Tribune Bush Conservatory KYW Chicago WQJ A. m. Orchestra WLW Cincinnati Doherty Melody Boys WJAX Cleveland WFAA Dallas News Davenport WOAW Omaha WDAR Philadelphia Qourney Waaw Omaha WFI Philadelphia Wcae Pittsburgh Kdka Pittsburgh KGW Portland KPO San Francisco WGV Sehehectady Liberty Bell Chorus WBZ Springfield WRC Wcbd Zion Chipso America Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Co., Cinetnnatt
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