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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
9
Ray Tiller, head of the Waterloo fire department, launches a campaign against household rubbish piles seen as fire hazards. He cites frequent city fires linked to clutter in basements, porches, and storage spaces, urging spring cleanup and careful disposal to protect health and prevent accidental burns from grass fires.
Campaign expense statements filed with the county auditor list Thompson Ticket expenditures totaling 544 dollars. Twelve candidates contributed 465 dollars each. Women candidates included multiple names with 45 dollar contributions each. Stillwagon ticket clerk candidate filed 20.25. Mention of Philatelist Queen Wiliwimina of the Netherlands and a private collection in Tope.
A March fire log compiled by Waterloo Chief Ray Titler records 33 alarms with eight fires causing four figure damages. Losses totaled about $33,227.54 with the largest blow to N. Cohn clothing store over $16,000 and Gotch Auto Supply at $3,500. Chautauqua Coliseum loss estimated at $4,000. Northminster Church $1,695.
The Waterloo Y M C A conference draws praise for democratic structure as Jaymen control the program. W N Northcott visits as state secretary before moving to Bridgeport Conn. M C A role. Local camp island surveyed with boundaries laid out for future ownership and summer instructional plans for campers and staff.
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