Improvement of Bounty Roads A 1994 Feature
Black Hawk County leads in road surfacing with 63.3 miles paved and 65 miles traveled on county roads, total 118 miles surfaced including township graveling. Primary road work planned to finish 76 miles, with costs per mile and statewide funding discuss two cent gas tax as solution.
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Wheeling
Black Hawk
Hudson
Black Hawk County
Stile
Waterloo Bagie Center
Eagle Center
le Porte Road
1924 Black Hawk county road work and police notes
Black Hawk county completed a extensive road program in 1924 with 32.17 miles paved on primary roads 40 and 59, 16.5 miles graded, and 19 miles of gravel on county roads. Total highway spending reached 1 065 122 dollars, funded by bond proceeds and local assessments. Police records show 1 233 city cases, 349 drunkenness arrests, 208 reckless driving arrests, 356 traffic-violation arrests, and 1 357.70 dollars in fines in October, with 492 state cases heard that year.
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la Parte City
Janesville
Waterloo
Hudson
Tama Line
Grundy Line
Cedar Falls-Dike
Iowa
Black Hawk County
W. D. Johnston
Black Hawk
Waterloo-La Porte
Cedar Falls
Waterloo-Audson
Rone
Syston
Tesup
Fouwer
Bow
Koepke
Tlca
Dodge Bealershin Change Important Deal During 1924
Changes in the local automotive field include the Harter B L Hall company sale to Collord Hu with Frank Collord Jr acting manager. Tivil becomes manager of Dadee Brothers agents in Memphis. Caltard, formerly sales manager for the old company, leads used car sales in Waterloo. Nadge agency remains intact with a strong motor-circle reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter BL Hall Company
Collord-Hu Company
Frank Collord, Jr
Tivil
Dadee Brothers
Memphis
Tenn
Caltard
Harter B. Hill Company
Ar« Exhaisits
Waterloo
Nadge
Cedar Falls Spent 2 209 027 on City Improvements
Municipal and private projects in Cedar Falls totalled 2 209 027 for the year, with major items including paving, the city power plant, and the Sartori hospital nurses’ home. Lincoln school completed, plus campus work at Teachers College and factory expansions. Thirty five new residences were built, and Riverview Park improvements added two cottages and water service. Nurses to occupy Sartori hospital home mid January.
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Sartori Hospital
Cedar Walls
Cedar Falls
Caeludiya
Rehonl Shire of
Lowa
Sgvvier Dorpu
Naps
Onmnilsston
Pleure Young
Int Co
Amit Raxmussen
City Power Point
Dessel Sae Rine
Franks
Hilevilie
Linccoln
Teachers College
Bartlett Hall
College Hospital
Viking Pama Co
Jens GU. Markussen
Alain
Cedar Fas Canning Co
Ware- Aoubo
Main Street
Enric Mata
Cade Lumbar Co
George Timberlake
Commercial Club
Cedar Valley Fair Grounds
Methodist Church
Mocéra
Cedar Paris
S. Glesen
Andrew Madsen
Wadl Dpantson
Tremont
W. C. Martin
Thi
Olive
Alain Messelheiser
Peter Hansen
Lincoln
J.C. Ronime
A.C Tquierice
West Third
Park
Row
West Tventy
Carrin Vischerty
Birch
Peark + Corning
Frances Brush
G. Royd
Tlarrety
Med
Q. Tod
Mepner
W. Adit
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Joseph Sartori
Los Angeles
Cal
Riverview Park
Ri Re Park
City
San Jose State
Emma Knoche
River Bank Cottage Built by Doris White at Park
Doris Ee White built a cottage at River Bhi park with 900 dollars for construction. City park commission carried out improvements and repairs at a further 1500 dollars.
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Roy
David Keing
Buld Ghee
Doris Ee
White
River Bhi Park
Convilasian Repra- Sunt
New York Leads Nation in 1924 Motor Vehicle Registrations
New York reports 1,432,060 vehicles in 1924, including 1,196,800 messenger cars, with total motor vehicle spending estimated at 10.62 billion dollars. California is second with 1,321,480 registered, while Iowa records 614,560. The nation totals about 114 million population and one car per 6.42 people.
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New York
United , States
Morar
California
Iowa
La Porte City's 1924 paving and improvements exceed 90 000
La Porte City and nearby environs invested about 90 000 in 1924 paving and street upgrades. Major works include 70 000 for paving plus 20 000 for Commercial Street curb and bridge area, with 9 000 for storm sewers and 43 000 spent by the electric company on a Reinbeck to La Porte City high line project. Additional remodeling and new constructions followed at churches stations and commercial blocks, totaling extensive urban improvement.
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Lea Porte City
la Porte City
Commercial Street
Maxin Street
Dike
Big Creek
Electric Company
Fowa Pally Electric Company
H. R. Halbfass
Reinbeck
Sun Porte City
Jast Mess
Electric
Evangelical
United Evangelical Society
National Union
Mace
United Evangelial Church
R. E. Kerney
Waterloo Business Boost From State Road Plans
Waterloo’s business district benefited from a concerted push by regional associations promoting the state road program. The plan, allied with river and harbor initiatives, aimed to finance highway construction and maintenance, drawing merchants and residents to a surge in auto tours and temporary residents.
Labor Unions and Contractors In Waterloo 1924
The year saw harmonious labor relations in Waterloo with no major trouble between unions and contractors. Wage scales remained fair and were agreed without controversy as conditions in general business limited growth. Union strength persisted, with printers slightly improving. Returning workers from past layoffs helped sustain the local labor scene. A notable event was the Iowa Federation of Labor convention held in June, drawing large attendance and praise for local leadership.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Ha Towa Cnlversalis
Rotary International
Ajbway Trahan
Cid Vous
Huskiess
Dia State Rednenion
Dato Dudomite
Lown
GA. Hanson
Dee
Doo
Olivers
Assocret Lan Diaries
Fol K. Sawooney
Harter Jr. Flag
A.W. Urown
Wal Lane
Creasurer
John Av. Sly
Retary
J. Ja. Bragdon
A.W. Brown
Baseley
Bruce Gites
O. Jeward
Mutehison
Neil D. J Sigon
J. Dangleldt
Jake Tevingston
Maynard
Jotard
Miller
Dlarry Orth
John J. Sweeney
C. Wiester
A. Young, Sr
Thrown
Brunn
J. Duke
Kimm
W. A. Lang
W. Af. Lanedas
Sauer Ohty
Alfred Koneiny
AL Awlene
Soper Gil Warry
Waterloo
Hl. L
Chicago
Iowa Federation of Labor
W C A broadens work pend special quarters
The Waterloo YWCA unveils a new 186000 dollar building with expanded facilities to urbanize and serve women and girls. The center will house health education, gymnasiums, a pool, and programs for employed and student members, plus a strong Girls Reserves network and employment bureau.
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Tor
Dempster
Cedar Falls
W. A
Waterloo
W.C. A
Misa Mario Watters
Beergva Anl
Bureau of
Iin
Nero‘les
Wapindus
Misa Almee Faguedua
See Y
D. P. Gaylor
Lillian Rohweder
National
YW. G. A. Etail
Miss Rohweder
Association
T. A. McManus
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Bounty
LEGO
Walstead
Tranzee
Hhusie
Tule - Aurysta
Vis
Dodge Bealershin
New York State
LA Porte
Il & M. Oi
Hemsworth & Mon
Town Canning Company
C. Powall
Hartry McQuilkin Place
George BeHinger
Tk Wag
BOC
OSE
Syndicate Block
C. GC McCow
Beng Tis
George Wo Huneabow
Tga VY. GG
Barlheim
Bungatac
Lena Koeeher
Bannateaw
Eli Dar
Ana Bie
Traffic Department
Wanertiny
Hescellet
John J. Bwoeney
Waterlon Meditcal Supply Company
Saliom
ABS de Clation
Sitia Tor
Mra
Mayer
Momiptny
Assorkmon
Hr Waterlon
United
Ktates
Gyar Tyee
Lawes Roads
General Assembly
State Highway Commission
Siehth
United States
Greater Waterloo
Mississippi
Big Hawk County
W.C.A. Broadens
Laubie
Sfc
Warkors
Anteos
Brown Phins
Dasketry and A Alringbed
Glea
Gryiatiasium
Anc
Hewth Education Department
Juelcroase
Edo George
Direc
Mary Herzing
Catherine Souers
Esther Vouk
Lydia Bunten
Waterloo Roofing & Supply CO
Tee
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Waterloo, Iowa
Ers
John Deere
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