Armstrong Manufacturing Expands with New Branches Overseas
Armstrong Manufacturing Company extends sales network in 1912 with branch offices in Sarkinton Saskatchewan and Los Angeles. Widespread exports include gasoline engines and drilling machinery to the United States, Canada, and seven foreign countries. Directors foresee rapid growth and a new power house and factory at North Waterloo.
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Armstrong Mfg
Waterloo
Canada
Sarkintoon
Saskatchewan
H. B. Edwards
Home Office Force
Gatada
Sa Purce
Armstrong Company
Unisfiel
Los Angeles
Lareena House
C. 11
Misson
Eer
Falarge
United States Geological Survey
Nevada
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Nash
New York
W. J. Ib
Iger Af
Armstrong
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Africa
South America
Vkr
JR. Nastxport
United States
Toanay
Cumypuur
TRE World
California
Hee
Willin
Targee
United Stats
Taree
Alr
R. Morgan
Reading
Armstrong Mig
Courier
Armstrong Brothers
Mason Motor Aims for 1913 Growth and Fame
Mason Motor, maker of two and four cylinder cars, reports rising demand and plans expansion at Des Moines and Weemheld. Production shifts to Victorate plant with 200 workers and weekly payroll surpassing 2,506. The company projects 2000 cars next year and reports strong racing success boosting its reputation.
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Mason
Des Moines
Des
Wys
Waterloo
Hpr
Weemheld
Sea Forest
Mason Company
Masendius
Nis
Pallas
Duesenbure
Texas
Prais
A Remodeled Waterloo House Showcases Individuality
The article discusses remodeling to remove old flaws and enhance positives. A Waterloo home is transformed from a nondescript building into a distinctive, tasteful residence. The architect’s study on the project is praised and compared to the James Black Dry Goods Co. building.
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Waterloo
James Black Dry Goods Co
Waterloo Firm Boosts Statewide Industry Pace
A Waterloo factory, described as the van of manufacturing enterprises, drives busy industry and keeps Waterloo pacing as the Manchester of the state, if not the middle west.
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Waterloo
Manchester
Middle West
Freight traffic boosts Waterloo rail revenue estimates
Local dealers claim Waterloo moved 100000 cars of freight in 1912 and estimate freight charges around 3 million dollars annually for shippers. Passenger fares may approach 690000 dollars yearly, with railroads expanding freight houses and switch services to support growth. The Rock Island, Illinois Central, and Great Western share the load.
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Waterloo
Rocky Island
Twinois
Great Western
Rock Island
Iowa
Illinois Central
Fines Collection Record Under Mevers Administration
The report notes Mevers took office in March and oversaw fines totaling 84 549 in the year ending December 1 with an average monthly cash flow of 472 098. It credits the administration with street safety benefits and reduced minor offenses, highlighting limited custodial sentences for families and a focus on urban welfare alongside detailed, but partially garbled, monthly collections.
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Mevers
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Tage Mevers
Iurer
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Repechingi
Judge Platt Heads Waterloo Juvenile Court Observing Youths
Judge Franklin C. Platt is renowned for his juvenile court work in Waterloo within Black Hawk County. The article details docketed cases, the Big Brother and Big Sister Movement, parental influence, and notes that divorce harms children more than death, with girls’ missteps leading to probation or industrial school placement.
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Waterloo
Franklin C. Platt
Black Hawk County
Platt Save le
Tda A. Burkitt
K. 4. Starr
Platt
Finest Crop of All Country Yet American Spirit
A quotation from American Magazine extols the United States as yielding the finest crop of all through its temperate industrious and God-friendly people. The speaker reflects while traveling that as long as Americans work on farms and in towns, the country remains strong and secure.
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American Magazine
Notable Black Hawk County official profile highlights
A portrait of A. J. Edwards from Edwards and Longley outlining his career in Black Hawk County Iowa. Born January 22 1847 in Walworth Wisconsin he moved to Waterloo in 1867. He served as deputy sheriff deputy clerk district court clerk district court and later held roles at Leavitt and Johnson Trust Company and forming a lasting partnership with Alfred Longley. He also led the Waterloo Building and Loan Association and chairs bank and savings boards as a church member.
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A.J. Eawards
Edwards and Longley
Black Hawk County
Mr. Edwards
Walworth County
Wisconsin
Iowa
Waterloo
Edwards
Leavitt and Johnson Trust Company
Unntil
Alfred Longley
Ing
Waterloo Building and Loan Association
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Armstrong Manufacturing Company
Clinton P. Shockley
Judge Platt
Meredith
Chub Smith Mill Works
Falls Avenue
Tritz
Il Ky
West Fourth Street
C. W. Chapman
J. Shlosman, Mer
West Fifth St
Towa
Telephone 101
Ingrain
Brussels
Chenille
W.B. Duncan
Dane Street
C. B. Higdon
Otis P. Higdon
Sec'y-Treas
the Higdon-Hardisty Co
Marsh-Place Bldg
Waterloo, Iowa
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