Iowa Climate Analyzes State’s Land and Weather
Iowa's nearly rectangular 55 475 square miles feature prairie soils formed in glacial times. Prof. Calvin notes soils rich from ancient ice rivers, with ideal porosity, drainage, and minerals for crops. The climate is continental with wide temp ranges, ample sunshine and variable rainfall, averaging 47.4F yearly, and extreme highs and lows recorded in 1903 and 1912.
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Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Missouri
Keokuk
Oehevedan
Osceola County
Gace
Samuel Calvin
Towa
British America
Minnesota
Union
United States
Lower Lakes
Unseasonal Waterloo Year Records Cold Spell and Blizzards
A detailed Waterloo climate survey covers Nov 30 1916 to Dec 1 1917 noting extreme cold with 46 days below zero and 45 days at 90 F or more in 1916, a severe blizzard on Feb 4, and a late cold start to 1917 followed by sparse 100 F days. It lists monthly precipitation totals and discusses impacts on crops especially corn, with a focus on record temperatures and unusual weather patterns.
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Iowa
Mid-Continent
Mississippi
Des Moines Valley
Turkey
Des Moines
Imches
Black Hawk County
Black Dawk
Ralph B. Sippy
Hare
Subnormal Folk and Child Welfare Efforts in Waterloo
Grace Ament argues for integrating compulsory attendance enforcement, child labor regulation, and juvenile delinquency oversight in Waterloo. The plan aims to identify delinquency causes early, aiding both community and child welfare. The piece contrasts the ideal of a normal life with persistent subnormalities and outlines a broad social welfare vision.
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Waterloo
Free Tuberculosis Dispensary Opened in Waterloo 1917
The Red Cross established a free tubercular dispensary in Waterloo to fight TB through early diagnosis and treatment. Located in room 301 Lafayette building, it began operations after equipment arrival on December 21. Dr. William H. Ross oversees the clinic, with a two day per week schedule.
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Waterloo
Red Cross Society
Lafayette Building
Waterloo Medical Society
William H. Ross
The
Red Cross
W. H. Ross
J.R. Thompson
J. E. Brinkman
A. J. Joynt
Marion Chapman
Laura Wilhelmson
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Jness
Lfe
Glenwood
Hoy Stouts
Camp Fire
Miss Grace Ament
Commercial Street
Peerless Baking Co
Waterloo Dredging Co
River Street
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