Waterloo War Era Building Slowdown Reported
The 1918 city records show Waterloo spent 1 580 964 on all improvements while directing 3 950 313 to patriotic work. Dwelling construction fell to 117 units as homes and small business projects advanced only to support wartime needs. Major utilities and manufacturers expanded, with 300 000 in factory additions for Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co and 270 000 for Citizens Gas and Electric. Public works included paving, sidewalks, and bridge repairs, totaling 53 519 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Aas
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Lear
John Deere Plow Company
Moline
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Ilinois Central Railway
Pilugs Secover
Sans Souci
Black Hawk Creek
Fowler Bros
Lafayette Street
Bartlett
Shepherd Ofl Co
Logan Avenue
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co
Recapitulation of municipal and war loan totals
Summary of municipal improvements and public utility expenditures totaling 1 181 600 dollars. War financing shows 3 950 313 dollars for 1915 with allocations to Liberty Loans and War Savings Stamps. List includes numerous dwellings and remodeling projects with addresses in Newton area and related fund tallies.
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Red Cross
National
Waterloo
Waterloo Banks Gain in Assets And Deposits
Banks in Waterloo increased deposits by over half a million and assets by more than a million and a half in 1918, aided by war securities investments and government drives. Total bank deposits reached 13,513,203.08 with broader figures including building and loan associations, while total assets rose from 17,228,333.87 to 18,956,725.87 as war needs boosted financial activity.
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Waterloo
Red Cross
United
Avery
Iowa Investment Corporation
Iowa Securities Company
the Courier and Reporter
Aurmel
Tiecembion
Benace
Tesey van Pong Serene Eenaeee
Fire Department Posts Low Fire Loss Record
Fire losses for the period totaled $91,200.55, a low record attributed to efficient firefighting by the department. Regular daily totals and crew actions were noted at Central Fire Station, with manpower and response details summarized for the nine months.
Old Reliable Payroll Boosts Waterloo Industry 1918
Illnais Crystal phosphates and offices in Waterloo drive local growth. Payroll for Illinois Central employes rose about 35 percent to roughly 500,000 annually. Western lines add new engines and icehouse expansion. Workers donate to war efforts and participate in Red Cross drives.
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Waterloo
Illnais Cystral Phos
Diskust
Cod ‘Oil Administration
Jmnois
W. S. Williams
Western Ines
Winniss Central Railroad
Terminmal
Hifngls Central Purchas
Go Ahead Spirit Revived in Waterloo Booster Plans
City boosters revive the Go Ahead spirit as war ends, outlining a broad 1919 building program for Waterloo. Projects include a new city hall, bridges over Cedar river and Black Hawk, hospital expansions, a Union railway station, paving, an enlarged sewer system, and a memorial area for soldiers, with work expected to start in summer and many jobs to be created.
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Sheyanet
Waterloo
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Baltimore Streets
First Presbyterian Church
Franklin Street
Park Avenue
O. Bernbrook
Jefferson Street
New Presbyterian Hospital
New County Hospital
Union Railway Station
Tutt Street
Mullan Avenue
City Hall
Cedar River
Lana Souci
Black Hawk
Miles Street
Cedar Falls
T Lamson
Building and Loan Assets Near Eight Million in Waterloo
Waterloo building and loan assets total nearly eight million dollars with most accounts current under moratorium. Fire loss for 1918 was minimal, with one displacing fire and a platoon system reducing response days. assets mainly reflect residents saving via local associations and the war effort.
Busy Year for Black Hawk County Food Administrator
W I P Parrott reports in 1918 Black Hawk County largely followed food conservation rules with about 90 percent fully compliant. Only around 10 percent showed some indifference or violations as restrictions eased from wheat flour to sugar. Parrott notes increased production, wartime rationing, and his efforts urging compliance, including issuing certificates for sugar canning.
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Black Hawk County
W. Ipl Parrott
Parrott
Bey
War era industries in Waterloo light up shells and supplies
Waterloo plants including Chamberlain Machine Works Powers Manufacturing and Dart Truck & Motor details war output. Shells for U S Navy and Army, harness and hobble production, three million small parts, canteen covers, pouches, and canvas gear shipped to France. Cement machinery aided cantons and harbors as food and meat packs supported troops.
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Waterloo S5addery
Governmeant
Powers Manufacturing Company
UX Cubrie Ordnance
Quartermaster’s
Philadelphia
Motor Ambus Tines
Louisville
Iky
Waterloo
France
U. S
HK. A. Rice
Ordnance Department
Washington
Powers Plant
Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporation
War Department
Varanen
Phone Company Holds Up New Work This Year
The Iowa Telephone company did not undertake new work in 1918. Extensive underground and aerial cable improvements were completed and some were continued into the newer year. A large switchboard received attention costing thousands of dollars, as material shortages due to army needs limited nonessential operations. Under government control via Postmaster General Toileson, the company raised wages for staff and implemented rate increases to cover operational costs.
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Iowa Telephone Company
France
Toirleson
Real Estate in Waterloo Bright for Spring Boom
Real estate men in Waterloo report subdued activity during the war with cautious investors delaying large deals until the German defeat. They predict a strong building boom next spring, including residential construction and several major projects in the works.
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Waterloo
Waterloo rental stability boosts postwar real estate boom
The Waterloo market benefits from stable rents during wartime, with landlords largely holding prices steady as costs on other fronts rose. The city is praised for being reasonably priced, though a few apartment hikes occurred. Postwar farmland demand in Black Hawk County is expected to surge, with new price records anticipated for well located farms.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Library Station Furnishes Books For Community
Since June 1 a total of 3,649 books have been circulated through the library station at Washington School. Mrs Mildred Hoffman and Godfrey Meei have operated it, making the station a fine success and a factor in school life and neighborhood. A community center was established, with Friday evening gatherings, classes, gymnastics, games, and extensive reading opportunities. Of issued books 1,945 were school books, 1,189 for adults, and 2,496 juvenile. Monthly totals show varied demand with January through November figures listed.
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Washin
Mildred Hoffman
Sistant
Godfrey Meei
Washington School
Jaly
Costs to Run Big Truck on Black Hawk County Roads
In 1018 the four wheel drive Taig truck used by county supervisors logged 6,783 miles in 1917 and 1018 cost figures show labor, oil, gasoline, and repairs totaling about $1,739 for the year. The machine hauled gravel and culverts across 88 sites, moving equipment and road materials as needed amid long work days.
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Black Hawk County
Nathan B. Barber
Intel
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Illinois Central Railway
C. H. Storm
Newton Street
H. Storm
Elm. Storm
Dawson Street
R. E. Derry
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H. F. Hansen
Mobile
A. C. Cole
Williston Avenue
A.C. Cole
R. C. Pederson
Allen Street
A. L. Friedly
Linden Addition
H. H. Heiple
Vinton Street
George
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W. Day
Second Street
Ralph Winterbottom
George Green
Chautangia Park
Barney Bybank
Third Avenue East
William Pitts
Cottare
W. Gregory
Vaughan Street
George Weichold
Lafayette
John Moggison
Parker Street
R.C. Thompson
South Street
B. J. Howrey
Walnut Street
Commercial First
Nat'l B. H. Natl L&d
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American Trust and Savings Bank
Black Hawk National Bank
Commercial National Bank Fi
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
First National Bank
Bsas
Si Town Blate Bankain
Nine
Central Fire Stat Ab Thane
Uiese
Hinds
Yodre Gael Temminal al Cilities
Kings Central
Myers Droploye
Red 4 Cross
Cal Huntsinger
Nashua
Herman Das
SAR
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J. W. Helberg
Elm
Barclay Street
Randolph Street
Roy Cibler
Cutler Street
Collins
Newell
Rank Garri
Douglas
W. Schultz
Riehl
Avon Streets
Henry Schot
Mulberry Street
Gelling
W. H. Berg
Hartman Avenue
R.N. Cowin
Riehl Street
BE. Peek
Fourth Street
E. Lyon
Vine Street
Funk
Nevada Street
Mrs. Fov
Aungs
A. A. Dunham
Ferguson Imfg. Co
Waterloo Register Co
Allu Siulie Wasl
Wa Jterley
Dunham
T For
Connectea
Micha
Deeange 1
Waterton
Couitry
Seaboard
Cline Heon
Neverthelns
Regiebe
War Industries Board
Te Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Iowa
Waterloo Canning Company
Rath Packing Company
O. K
Dart Truck & Motor Company
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