Coal shortages loom as Iowa homes face winter strain
Des Moines reports fuel administrators warn of tight coal supply for household use amid strike and rail disruptions. Experts note limited wood availability, high demand for oil and gas conversions, and uncertainty over when miners can reach full production. Homeowners brace for heating costs as plans to switch fuels gain urgency.
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Des Moines
Householder
Charles Ebster
EB. C. Smith
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Ted Don Merrill
Polk County
Webster
Iowa Householders Hope For Mild Winter Says Smith
E. Smith, president of the lo w operators, states consumers may get cool in small quantities by November first. Iowa residents pray for a mild winter amid uncertain supply.
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Meslie
E. ©. Smith
Iowa
Charles City Legion Plans Two Day Festival
Charles City Iowa August 9 special the American Legion post will stage a two day festival September 5 and 6 with two baseball games each afternoon. The municipal band will provide concerts, vaudeville acts will be staged in Central Park, a merchant style show will be held, a parade of floats planned for the first evening and second afternoon, pavement dancing with a 10 piece orchestra, and organized committees to manage arrangements for what promises to be the largest event of its kind in the city.
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Charles City
American Legion Post
Chastes City
Central Park
Legion Tast
Kiwanis Club Names September Special Program Committee
I B Burr Dr B D E McBroom and J A Townsley are appointed as special program committee for September with Burr named chairman. During the meeting yesterday each member gave a short talk in place of a regular program.
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Kivaris Club
I. B. Burr
BD. E. McBroom
J. A. Townsley
Kiwanis Club
Mr. Burr
Williams in Court Promises to Fight Robust Opponent
In police court this morning Jess Williams colored pledged to fight a strong man instead of assaulting his wife after a jail sentence was suspended. Judge Gwynne said he would find a suitable battler if Williams cannot, and Williams’ wife testified against him but supported the verdict and would return home. Other cases included John Kohr fined 23.50 for canned heat and two men arraigned for park violations with fines suspended on costs. Vernon Zimmermann sentenced to 11 days for a simple assault after pleading guilty.
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Jess Williams
J. W. Gwynne
Salemn
Henderson
Howard Brainard
Bness
Vernon Zimmermann
Nssault
With the town boys and a troop at camp recruitment dwindles
JL Althouse reports only four or five enlistments since the camp announcement. Battalion personnel are below authorized strength as efforts to raise numbers continue through the week. The lengthy list of names and details follows, mentioning many individuals and various local patrons.
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Histour
JL. Althouse
Dieuternnit
Co. 1
Guardsmen Leave Sunday for Camp Dodge
Waterloo National Guard units will assemble Sunday morning at the armory on Sixth street east for departure by special train to Camp Dodge. The two week camp will include military maneuvers rifle and machine gun practice and schools of instruction for officers and privates. Nebraska national guard will also camp.
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Mary Alden
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