Federal Census Starts Friday Across the Nation
The tenth federal census launches Friday morning with enumerators in all states. In the Third district supervisor Anson T. Hukill notes readiness, with assistant Henry A. Snyder. Enumerators will carry government commissions and ID cards and may request them if a resident is suspicious. The form asks for residence, family members, ownership, race, age, marital status, immigration, literacy, birthplace, parents’ birthplaces, language, trade, industry and work status. In the district there are 205 enumerators, with vacancies, including many women. Waterloo and county canvasses show a strong female majority among workers. A long list of enumerators across wards and townships follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anson T. Hukill
Hukil
Henry A. Snyder
U. S
Waterloo
Dubuque County
William A. Gentzier
Stella B. Bryson
Mirs
Oscar ©. Hunt
Elsie Smoul
Delia A. Sutherland
Mary
Tiller
BR. OQ
Meek
Jancie Crowther
E L.elildebrand
M. L. Tate
A. A. Probasco
Magnificent New Home of Waterloo Laundry and Apartments
The Waterloo Laundry Company will move into a new 75 by 140 foot brick and reinforced concrete building on Jefferson Street and Park Avenue by mid February. The structure offers 34 apartments on upper floors with interiors unfinished, while the first floor and basement house the laundry. Ten two room units include kitchenette and bath. 24 one room units omit kitchenette. J G Miller is supervising construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Laundry Company
Jefferson Street
Park Avenue
Jon G. Miller
Forum complex rises as dream becomes near reality
A.C. Ryan-led Forum Land & Investment builds a multi-use Forum building at Eleventh and Sycamore in Iowa. The modern hollow tile and brick structure fronts Eleventh and Sycamore, with a large ballroom, restaurant, market, taxi HQ, roller rink, and a floodable ice court. The project backs a Farmers Market court and includes space for Hawkeye Granite, Independent Manufacturing, and auto firms. The state convention of Iowa Monument Dealers is slated for January 28–30, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Ryan
Forum Building
Sycamore
Cleventh
Forum Land & Investment Company
Eleventh Street
Sycamore Street
Iowa
Independent Manufacturing Company
Hawkeye Granite Company
Iowa Monument Dealers’ Association
Forum
Sates Company
Farmers’ Independent Free Market
C. L. Paulis
C. L. Paulin
Masberg & Sims
A. G. Ryan Comppany
Auto Wrecking Company
A.C. Ryan
Building and Loan Associations Drive Waterloo Progress
Four Waterloo building and loan associations shape the city’s thrift and upbuilding with 1919 profits. The Waterloo and People's figures show large asset growth while Perpetual and Home report stronger business. total assets approach 4.0 million, with loans aiding homebuilding and other ventures, promising a 30 mile street of houses if all gains were collected.
Steel Buyers Willing to Pay Higher Price, Elbert H. Gary Says
New York December 31 Demand for steel is on keep that buyers are willing to pay materially increased prices for it Elbert H Gary chair man of the United States Steel corporation declared after a meeting of the directors here There is no disposition to advance prices however Mr Gary said and the corporations policy is to adhere closely to the selling prices agreed upon by the federal industrial board last March This is a time for moderation even at the risk of some sacrifice Mr Gary stated Demand is such that prospective purchasers we are informed are actually paying materially larger prices but we think taking everything into consideration we would not be justified in insisting upon or accepting advances at this time If we did it fear it would have an influence on increasing the general high cost of living The steel strike has been ended for a long time as far as the steel con organization is concerned Mr Gary said We are now operating at a rate of slightly better than 80 per cent of capacity Common labor is a little scarce and the results largely from the fact that certain elements will not be received back into the mills Richard V Windaburg of New Jersey general counsel of the corporation and W J Filbert controller were elected to the directorate to fill the vacancies left by the deaths of Robert Bacon and Henry C Frick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Keup
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Federal Industrial Board
Richard V. Windaburg
New Jersey
W. J. Filbert
Robert Bacon
Henry C. Frick
First Year of City Building Code Demonstrates Value of Supervision
Waterloo reports the first year of the city building code under Edward Mahnke shows supervision adds value. From May 1 to Dec 20 1915 the building commissioner issued 420 permits for new structures additions and alterations with an estimated cost of 1 114 048 and fees totaling 2 986 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Edward Mahnke
Mahnke
City Dog Census Reveals 753 Dogs Buried in 1919
BE Baldwin, Waterloo’s official dog catcher, reports 753 dogs buried or euthanized in the last year. Many died naturally or in accidents, while some were killed by the catcher’s 45. City clerk Johnson grants immunity and freedom tags to 499 canine residents, suggesting only these remain in the city, with potential uncounted strays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
BE. V. Baldwin
A. B. Johnson
Fasmund Ien
Cheaper Coal Freight Rates Sought For Summer
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce urges reduced freight rates for coal shipments from April 15 to September 16 to relieve shipping congestion. Proposal includes storage and distribution arrangements at nominal charges and adjustments to tariffs. Also notes 1919 birth certificates filed in Black Hawk county and lists several new births with names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Board of Difrectors
Hss
Black Hawk County
Fred
Pettit
Max G. Brodow
Vernon Township
Vernon
Vernon Fax
Frank A. Wisner
Hammond
Dog
Wiliam Lichty
Fred J. Renwald
Hudson
Jimmy Knight of the Road Heads to New Home
Jimmy Thornton, once a ragged vagrant, started at 4 40 p m yesterday for Ottanra with a county ticket to join a cousin who will take him in. Ada M Palmer overseer of the poor confirmed a telegram from the cousin. He appeared cleaned up and accompanied a deputy sheriff to the train, aided by a Cedar Rapids overseer to ensure the connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Thornton
Ottanra
Iowa City
Florida
Ada M. Palmer
Jimmy
Cedar Falls
Timmy
Cedar Rapids
Fire Laddies Kept Loss to Low Figures in 1919
The Waterloo fire department posted unusually low losses for 1919. Chief Ray Tiller reported total fire losses under $45,000, with monthly figures showing small totals aside from a few spikes. A new American-LaFrance fire truck, costing about 12,000, was ordered for delivery in the new year, boosting equipment and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiller
Dune
Tscomor
Pry
Industries of Cedar Falls Year of Growth and Real Estate Boom
Cedar Falls year 1919 saw strong growth in Industries of Cedar Falls driven by product merit, not war contracts. Plants expanded capacity with 360 workers earning about 500000 dollars yearly. real estate transfers surged, farm contracts under way, and many homes in demand. Mortality low but notable deaths and orderly year-end banking deposits and tax collections reflected a robust civic year.
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Mire
F. H. Foster
Holm
Kwara
Robert C. Partington
Barclay Township
Leonard W. Ban
Bennington
Casner R. Burkig Creak
John G
Fran
Bleck
Awk
Carey
Osborn
Cedar
Golinvaux
Cofar Falls
J. B. Cunly
Eagle
James
Faterlou
George B. Shoemaker
Washington
Thomas P. King
Rovert H. Hildebrand
Bredwick P. Wedekin
John F. McCallurm
Joseph C. Brown
M. Graves
Wiert Johnson
Grant L. Tras
Lilian M. Roseland
Herrace B. Cole
Td!yardom
Thebiar
William TP. Allen
Nathan Aldrich
Jacob H Dorenkamy
Wilpur W. Cooley
Hijalmar Janson
RB Lee Aldrich
Guy J. Middleton
L. Morris
Ralph al. Peterson
Guy HE. Witmer
PB. Helatf
Lewis E. Hutsel
Tvedt
G. Bridgeng
Frank WH. Diehl
Noran P. Weber
Rox
Franz
Wiliam Bailey
Oscar Hi
Wheeler
Elwood Brogan
Minnie O'Niel
Gur
M. Jackson
John H. Clary
Verna G. Life
Mary A. Lebdert
Phillip J. Hoffman
Irs
Neo T Tjarks
Amos Hauser
Delaware
Charlies H. King
Franki T. Phillips
William H. Barclay
Acob W. Smith
C. Jones
Michael E. Morrissey
Charles E. Nieman
Clark J. White
Sadie V. Dow
Eimer J King
Jamer K Stanbery
Archie R. Shearer
Jest L. Ekuchnie
Henry Cox
Arthur Pennis
J. O'Brian
Lain B. Siil
Ddneay B. Lowe
Buchanan
John Muller
Waller Hoote
Lewis P. Tinson
Wight WW
Ely
Earl Fernald
Frank H. Wherren
Ohn
D. Sweeney
Mertha Sweeney
Emery D. Irwin
Thomas Taylor
Hugh Fernald
Lewis P. Timpson
Matt T Welts
Ray
Brower
Edward Z. Feepie
William J. White
W. J. Day- Pang Fara
Gereie Hs
Gereie Hs Boa Ous Ida’ Thet 8 Gole, 3Rs. Lester EB. Fisher
Hristian Wurtzie Franklin
Frank McSpadden
Roland Lcott
George P. Hartis
Orville Buslee
J. W. Fisher
Fred A. Bobst
Basset Justice
Lee B. Towle
James W. Horer
Howard J. Hart
Donald B. Roberts
Joseph Waldeman
B. J. Selmacher
Robert i. Givens
Edward Feards
Branson
Oscar E
Dubuque
Michael Sullivan
Clem Feloy
Leo J. Dolphin
George M. del- Marguerite J. Bell
Henry Baum
Tur
Aeomals
Berbart E Bienler
Henry Vegeler
John F. Rogan
Jacob Schmidt
Frank B. Grayer
Willam Kim
Enwas Frochis
William 5. Beumer
Dward F. Ruff
Bertha Jaw
Hubert C. Genz
Jennis Navwotter
Herman Wehilling
Mra. Z.agtfith
Arthur M
Steele Butler
Charles Eb, Fuller
Samuel 5
C Roberts
L. A. Wyeth
Abraham J. Egon
Zor EB. Appleby
Barneet A. ‘der
H. J. van Hanen
Maxwell J. Eon
James M. Alexander
Dan Jor- Bortus H. Brauer
August C Lyman F. Church
Clyde Hoft
Kennedy
Carter Aus Waas
Rea Anne
Waterloo Wildjog & Loan Association
Moru
People’s
Altho
Jenny
le Four Building
Joan Associations
Fotal
Amistellanfous
Cip
Baldwin
Y&at
Prtt
Kate
Knight of the
Bowen
Ray Tiller
Chines
Depuictowns
Lownr
Connell
AL Dunham
Dunham Lad
Hig
Hhief Martin Burke
Dunham
G. Witt
Ray Tilley
Art Garrabrant
Fred Thippen
Ter
Chip Ray Tiller
Cedar Falls Daily News
Grokue HH
Twaddle
Oremay Courier
Joanly
Tom
Charles Leversee
Hang Crone
Sarah Kyer
Frederick Schaffenburg
Sarah Mommer
Adolph Borger
Louisa Jennings
Mullarky
Coa
Wise
Cedar False Nationalise
Main Street
File Carney
Faye G. Bennison
Charles Boehmer
St Lamb Shop Co
Maiu Street
Edward Madigan
Leqcal Baka Jaye
Ouse
Advision
Leon
Iblive
George QO. Plath
Stanley N. D. Ee
Hulda Mahanke
Pella
9. C. Kennison
Zion Evangelical Church
Hans Crone
Southern Illinois
James Wahllis
Kavel
Indiana Coals
J. A. Francis
Satorday
the Courier
A. H. Lamb
Marshalltown
A. W. Roundy
Eugene Allen
First Methodist Church
J. W. Knickerbocker
Walter H. Taylor
Eugene Smith
J. E B. Evans
W. H. Whittor
Williams
All Draggiers
Williams Mpg
Cleveland
Manderzon Drag Co
Commercial St
Gibson Furnace Co
L. E. Glaza, ‘Prop
W.C. Koki & Son’s
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