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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1925
Page
11
City council votes to quit claim the east half of a 20 foot alley between Lime and Pina streets, ending 40 years of conflict and likely sending the matter to court for final resolution. Abutting west half owners have already sought to retain a 10 foot driveway.
A resolution allows the clerk and mayor to issue deeds for a vacated alley with a stipulation. If the west 10 feet owners reclaim their portion, the east half owners must permit reopening of the full 20 foot alley at no cost to the city. The clause aims to restore the alley to public use.
O K Palmer secretary of the Des Moines Automobile club notes that pleasure drivers use about 40 gallons of gasoline in two months. The two cent gasoline tax would total roughly 80 cents per month or around ten dollars per year.
Des Moines reports the gasoline tax, effective Thursday, will not burden motorists or curb auto use. The notice frames the levy as affordable, projecting about ten dollars per year for the average driver.
Two reversible cushions in fine brocatelle fabric sold as a set for Karpen Week at a price of 273 dollars. The listing highlights leatherlike finish options and mentions a soft Ross ground backing for comfort.
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