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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
17
Nine months of Mayor W. R. Law administration brought a complete budget system, centralized purchasing, and two departments restructured. Planned for 1918 are a new city hall, building code, and at least one fire department substation. Fire station expansion, street cleaning upgrades, and expanded telegraph services were also pursued.
Volume of business transacted by telegraph firms is not a reliable barometer of commerce. Western Union and Postal Telegraph both report increases in 1916 over 1915 with manager Ron Cary noting four more messenger boys and two more clerks now employed.
London reports show workwomen in expansive furs reflecting higher wages across industrial centers. Musquash American cray fox and skunk furs have risen in price as London furriers struggle to meet orders for 20 30 and 40 guinea coats with tuffs, though labor drain for military needs hampers production.
Snow Flake and Cedar Valley lard brands are noted as top choices in competitive global markets. Waterloo residents favor Rath's Blackhawk Breakfast Bacon, whether by piece or sliced, and show loyalty through steady patronage of the home plant products.
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