Inspectors report modest gains for 1914 city services
W H Jennish inspected 989 buildings in the year ending December 1 1914 earning the city 1907.60 in fees slightly below the 1343 inspections and 2074.00 receipts of the prior year. Jennish logged 404 sewer 453 plumbing and 132 gas jobs with monthly inspection totals listed for electricians and weights and measures shows 1600 scales tested by F P Murphy amid limited equipment. The plumbing examiners noted 27 journeymen renewals five new journeymen and five master renewals with one new permit and 24.50 in fees, plus an entertainment program featuring the Marine Band at the show.
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W. H. Jenniah
City Treasury
Mr. Jennish
C. BE. Pritchard
City Electrician
Board of Plumbing Examiners
E. J. Dunkelberg
W. HH. Jennish
Ralph A. Ellis
Mathias W. HW. Berg
Mortality and Tragedies in Waterloo Report Year Deaths
The Waterloo mortality record shows 398 deaths in the year, about 2 percent of the population, a slight decline from the prior year. The list includes deaths in the city, interments elsewhere, and some from outside the limits. Coroner calls detail numerous suicides, drownings, and accidental deaths from February through November with several cases of self-inflicted harm and accidents across Cedar Falls, Weekhawk, Blackhawk creeks, and nearby rail routes.
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Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress Drives Bovine Interests in Waterloo
Dairy cattle interests in this region gained momentum from the Dairy Cattle congress held in Waterloo during the week of October 12. Weather during the period was unsettled with varying conditions.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Waterloo Broom Factory Expands After Fire Loss
Waterloo boasts a large prosperous broom works run by Nicholls Phillips and B Garr. After a May 8, 1924 fire, they moved to 160 Bath Street using two new Haltimore broom stitching machines with 129 dozen daily capacity. Local merchants across North and South Dakota carry their brooms as the firm sustains experienced staff and strong sales.
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Waterloo
Nicholls Phillips
B. Garr
20Th Century Gas Co
Bath Street
Mingesuta
North
South Dakota
Oldest implements dealer in Waterloo identified
F Bightey holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous implement dealer in Waterloo. His stock includes seeds and every farmable item plus farm wheels. His office and warerooms at 611 13 Sycamore street showcase a large assortment of merchandise.
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F. Bightey
Waterloo
Sycamore Street
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United States
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Clifford Peterson
James Wienis
J. C. Yards
Adolph Lemkuhl
Fred@ F. Fairbanks
Horace Sherwin
Cedar Falls
Hans Rasmussett
W., Co
Isaac Lebowich
John Taylor
John Coogan
Weekhawk Creek
Charles WW. Edwards
Blackhawk Creek
Willie Lamer
George Nickinson
Sulide
Conn
Frank A. Turner
Richard W. Huggins
Kenry Brooks
John Pommer
Clair T. Punch
the Litchfield Mfg. CO
Waterloo, Iowa
Wonder
Passaic
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Wittsburgh
Little Wonder
Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporation
Vinton Streets
Iowa
Citizens Gas & Electric CO
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