Cedar Falls Notes Record $206 008 in Building for Year
Cedar Falls ends the year with a record 206 008 in building and improvements, a conservative program guiding a surge in residences and business. Municipal funds funded land and property work while several cottages and parks were developed and numerous conventions hosted, including state and national church and education meetings.
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Cedar Falls
Riverview
Park
River Bluff Park
N.im. Graham
Washington
Hans W. Larsen
Barry M. Merrill
Chris Hansen
Baward W. Goeth
John Voorhees
Franklin
Noy Z. Shean
Wast Cross
Baird Thompson
A. L. Hauser
Main
John McLean
W. T. Sands
Mer
Riverview Park
State Evangelical Association
Riverbluff Park
Inlay Parman
V. H.C. Schiuter
la Porte City
F. T. Haas
Dysart
Newton Metfessel
Peabod
George Ludwig
Sumner
W. Suener
Des Moines
Martin
William Mathes
Yneelical Association
Tammen
Dysart Theimer
Wilda and
Fenocheree Cedar Lumber Company
Sociologists
U Danish Lutheran Church
D. Lutheran Church
Waterloo
Waterloo ‘Dental Society
District Chiropractic Society
Consolidated School Conference
Presbyterian Conference
State Sunday School Association
Evangelical Association
Tog
New Engine Numbering Proposed to Fight Car Thefts
New York, Dec 31. The standards committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers has devised a simple practical engine numbering system to deter thefts. The plan, submitted to leading auto manufacturers, will be voted on Jan 10 during show week. The engine identification number would be placed near the top right crankcase, between two vertical ribs, with precise dimensions, left unpainted to remain readable on manufactured engines.
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New York
Society of Automobile Engineers
Oaklawn Terrace apartments in Waterloo offer 18 spacious units
Waterloo developers John G. Miller Construction unveil Oaklawn Terrace on Oaklawn Avenue. The 18 units feature five rooms each with separate basements and fire walls, three exterior finishes, two entrance types, and 891 square feet per apartment. Interiors include built in ironing board, refrigerator, tile baths, and diverse staircases. Plumbing and electrical work by local firms, with back porches and a 300 foot long row, landscaping planned for spring. Building addresses housing needs and employment.
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Waterloo
Oaklawn Terrace
Oaklawn Avenue
John G. Miller Construction Company
Hellastone
Waterloo & Electrical Supply Company
Watersloo Plumbing & Heating Co
Waterloo Industry Directory Reveals Broad Manufacturing Range
The 1921 Waterloo Labor Bureau directory lists 102 industrial plants including machinery, agricultural implements, refrigerators, candy, leather goods, canned goods, and textiles. Notable firms: Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co, Rath Packing, Holmes toys, Skirt & Garment Co, Allen Printing, Cedar Valley Cigar, Hawkeye Foundry, and Central Railway shops. The spread shows Waterloo as a diversified manufacturing hub with engines, mills, and construction equipment.
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Waterloo
Langfeldt Candy
Kitte Saae
Wenty & Bons
Iowa
The
Soir
Garin d i Bureau of
Jaber Statistics
McDermott
Clears
Meany Casket Company
Ee Bun Aga
Cheetmeta
Holmes Company
Pollowing
Waterton Industries
Allen Printing Company
Alestadt & Langlas
American Manufacturing Company
Armstrong
Associated’ Manufacturing Company
Walker Remedy Company
Waterloo Canning Company
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
Herit
Waterloo Chemical Works
Waterloo Construction Machinery Company
Waterloo Dredging Company
Wahterloo Engraving & Service Co
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Ament
Chamberlain Machine Works
Citizens’ Gas & Electric Co
Joan J. Clyde & Co
Cole's
Carson Gros
Arthur Connor
Crown Bottling Company
Evans Dollar Pen Company
Founeli
Feliner Candy Company
Ferguson Manufacturing Company
Fisher
Furry, Corbin, Company
Water loo Boy Scout growth shows healthy year
The Waterloo Boy Scout movement reports strong expansion in 1921 with 776 officers and Scouts, up from 449 the prior year. The headquarters moved to the Suffern building, Ray Short remains scout executive, and D Graham Palmer continues as camp director at Camp Kiwanis on Cedar River near Hi Run.
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Waterloo Boy
Greater Waterloo Association
W. J. Reehtfertig
Leavitt & Johnson
Suffern
Ray K. Short
Tran Ias
D. Graham Palmer
Camp Kiwanis
Kiwanis Eliih
Res
Scoul Endeavor
Cedar River
Hi Run
Ftn
C. A. Morris
Scout Council
Burr Giets
T. E. Sweenry
George W. Wood
Simamona
S.C. Kimin
V. J. Reehlfertig
Campmassioner
Grime Wave Missed Waterloo in Year of Fines and Arrests
Records recount Waterloo crime trends from 1917 to 1921 with 760 misdemeanor arrests in the year ending Dec 1, fines totaling 7,680.90 and 288 felonies docketed. Traffic violations declined while drunkenness cases rose, and civil cases moved millions to clerks for distribution.
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Therg
Wahterloo
United States
Suny
Polies
Policn
Wagner & Co Stops Branches Business
United Press reports in New York that Wagner and Co has halted all company business while examination of the books of FB W Warner and Co, members of the New York Stock Exchange, who failed yesterday. The suspension affects the New York office and 20 branch offices in other cities.
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United Press
New York
FB. W. Warner & Co
Memnbers
New York Stock Exchange
Spirit of Progress in Waterloo Building Achievements
A historical Waterloo building ledger lists numerous home improvements and remodeling projects. Names and addresses show varied renovations, garages, and alterations totaling 136,725 dollars, with residences dominating the activity and several larger multiunit parcels noted.
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Waterloo
Waterloo YMCA A year of strong growth and expansion
Waterloo YMCA-M.C.A. reports a record year with crowded facilities and rapid member growth. The alliance and membership drives boosted finances and trust, reaching about 1,660 total members including the railroad branch. Regular programs like gym classes, Bible study, and boys clubs expanded amid space constraints. A Maryland gasoline tax proposal also moves forward with support from the Automobile Club of Maryland pending legislative action.
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Frag D. Adams
Bruce Gates
Waterloo
Central Association
Coragan
Illnois
M. CG
Waerie
Sortheast
Association
Waterlon
Grant
Lafayette
Friends of the Association
Rotary Club Has Successful Year in Waterloo 1923
The Waterloo Rotary Club under President A Morris, with 160 plus members, closes a notable year of civic and private achievements. Highlights include aiding Boy Scouts, school gardens, lectures on child welfare, billboard morale campaigns, and support for youths via an established loan fund. Activities featured an annual picnic, entertainment events, and the all Rotary banquet. Officers elected include C A Morris as president and V J Rechtter as treasurer.
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Waterloo Rotary Club
A. Morris
Hia
lo cal_club
Elory
Rotary
Ruice
Rotary Club
Waterloo
Chester Cadwallader
Helen B. Paulsen
Herding
Rotarians
Rotary’ Isle
Morris
Clinton
Yellowstone Park
Majestic Management
Country Club
Iowa University
Mars
Otcers
Gertine
Paen C. A. Morrie
E.R. Shoemaker
Dent
Sias
V. J. Rechttertle
Gwrone Westen
E.F. Rath
Y ‘serKrentate
Arms
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Olive
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Black Hawk Hotel Company
Union Mill Company
Smith Ice Company
Sheerict Baptist
G. H. Bergeman
Zion Evangelical
Lang
Western Old People's Home
Christian Church
Andrew Scott
Oaklawn Kpts
J.G. Miller
Rm Ui Ite
Federal Reserve
Labor Bureau
Tes Moines
Towa Gasolinae Engine Company
Baseline Casinos
Imachine
Town Skirt & Garment Manufacturing Co
Fred L. Kimball Company
P. A. Kreebero Company
Crars
Kretsehmer
Nauman Company
Nicholas Nielson
Northey
Olympia -Constantinople
Orange Creamery Company
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Powers Manufacturing Company
Ilk
Bath Packing Company
Sibert & Sons
Stewart Auto Tiro Company
Liras
Stewart Manufacturing Company
Stinson Auto Top Company
Vaughn Manufacturing Company
Waterloo Glove
Ita
Waterloo Manufacturing Company
Punt
Waterloo Pattora Works
Waterloo Playford Sila’ Company
Waterloo Keister Company
Darmuigy
Jbank
Waterloo Skirt & Garment Co
Waterloo Steam Nofler Works
Waterloo Hinder
Henry Wolses
West Side Cidy Kitchen
Gulsines
Carnyves
Willam Galloway Company
W. A. Goodman Furnace Company
Grosz-Albee
W. H. Hartman Company
Hawkeye Foundry ‘Company
Hawkeye Glave & Mitten O
Bloves and Milters
Trawkeye Manufacturing Company
Rigors Bros
Hitchina
Wiiopis Central Railway
Iowa ‘Dairy Separator Companys
Soy
Menor Arcesty
UPI
Towa
Hope C. Martin
Fourth Street
Byrnes Park
M. GB. Cleveland
Windelt& Bisdorf
James Evans
F. M. Michael
Zook & Bentz
J. Hennessey
Chicago
David Zork
Beardsiess Company
Waterloo Electrical Supply Company
James Black Dry Goods Company
Waterline
Canz
Webster Street
Lishty, Co
Sons Houry
Pine Atreet
Liffering
J. D
Alta Vista Avenue
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Frank
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Pheasant Atreat
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Tenrone
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Potrie
Bort
Campbell Avenue
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Argyle
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Loveley Avemite
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Ringhofer
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Meadowdale Addition
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Smith, I
Home Park Boulevard
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Mourth Street
Beeee
Snyder, W
Schnieder
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Madison S
Selineck Lumber Co
Witty Street
Teetmeier
H. C
Heed Street
Thornon
A. R
Kingsley Avenue
Wiltse
Lee
Logan Avenue
Werner
C. FE
Sheridan Road
Wellin
Idix
Oakland Street
FESS
Maryland
Automobile Club of Maryland
State Road Commission
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Yohnston
Pahave
California
Frank Petecevs
Orange Township
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