Coal Resources and Production Through 1911
The United States hosts about 316,296 square miles of known coal fields with an additional 160,000 potentially workable area and 32,000 with heavy cover. Original supply around 3.076e12 short tons, with 4.923e12 easily accessible and 1.153e12 difficult to access. Bituminous dominates the 21e9 tons anthracite 1.661e12, lignite 7.439e12. By 1911 total coal output reached 8.730e9 tons. exhausted beds total 0.014e12, leaving about 3.062e12 tons or 99.5 percent of original. Exhaustion rate ~0.025 percent yearly. 1910 stock equals about 6,000 times the year’s production, implying large remaining reserves.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
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Minnesota roads leans on state supervision for value
A Des Moines Register piece argues Minnesota builds roads with centralized planning, higher standards, and state supervision, contrasting with Iowa while noting cement imports and per mile costs. It also reports on Iowa bank supervision and staffing needs, highlighting proposed expansions and fiscal figures.
Board of Trade to Hold Annual Meeting
The Commercial Club and Board of Trade announce their annual meeting for January 15. L B Park describes upcoming tasks while the specific year plans remain to be laid out. Directors will select the next year's officers, with J. Park HW 8B Cropper and J. Rector overseeing arrangements. The event aims to mobilize boosters for the city.
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Commercial Club and Hoard of Trade
L. BE
Park
E. Park
Cropper
R. Rector
Health laws take effect in Des Moines in new year
Des Moines officials announce the city’s new health ordinances go into force at the start of the year. The roller towel and public drinking cup are banned officially. Food sales are regulated and the typhoid fever and tuberculosis case registry becomes compulsory for physicians.
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Des Moines
BUMMED HIS WAY WITH HORRIBLE BURN
Spokane dispatch reports John Kelly survived a tent fire injury in a mining camp and made a six mile transfer from Montana to Spokane on a freight train despite severe burns. He is recovering after an operation. Also noted is the latest Appointments for assessors in Prabiten and deputies including Barney Kascht.
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Wash
John Kelly
Montana
Kelly
Barney Kascht
G. W. Uazlett
Ay Sid Anderson
VW. P. Murphy
J. 0. Foster
Kaseht
Waterloo Delegation to Visit California This Winter
A Waterloo group travels to California a week from now for the winter visit. The southern route party includes Mr and Mrs D Becker and daughter Anna, Mr and Mrs Leonard Sarvay, W T Marquis and Ww C Munger.
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California
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Anna
Leonard Sarvay
W. T. Marquis
Ww. C. Munger
Seasoned Flats On Widow Ship Arrives In San Francisco
A ship named Cleveland brings fifty seven American widows and thirty seven bachelors from New York to San Francisco in February. The voyage, begun last October, features a mix of nationalities among the crew and passengers, with Americans dominating the widows and a splash of Germans and French among the bachelors. The letter-writer notes lively flirtation, moonlit scenes, and a carnival atmosphere aboard, praising American chivalry and women’s esteem during the voyage.
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San Francisco
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Homebuilding and Loan Association Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Stock Holders of The Homebuilding and Loan Association of Waterloo Tuwa will be held Tuesday evening January 7 213 at 8 o clock p m at the office of the Secretary 317 Syndcate Bldg for electing 3 directors a secretary and a treasurer and for amending Articles 9 and th of the articles of incorporation and for trans er ing any other business before the meeting J U Hildebrand Secretary
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Syndrcate Bldg
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Notice of proof of will in Black Hawk County Iowa
Notice to all concerned that an instrument purporting to be the last will of John A. Sullivan deceased has been filed in the district court. The hearing to prove the will is fixed for Monday January 13 1918 with Clerk Fred S Pettitt overseeing the proceedings.
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Iowa
Black Hawk County
John A. Sullivan
Fred
Pettitt
Iowa State college short course enrollment breaks records
Enrollment at the Iowa State College short course for farm folks surpasses 600 by day two with total attendance projected near 890 for the two weeks. Record previous was 748 in 1909. Students arrive from a dozen states, including many from Sioux and Page counties. The event features dairy shows, judging pavillions, and horticultural enrollments expanding.
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Iowa State College
Towabak
Chas. F. Curtigs
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Sioux County
Page County
Asa Turner
Farrar
Notice of Proof of Will in Black Hawk County Iowa
Notice to interested parties that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Peter Bovy, deceased, was filed in district court January term 1913 and is fixed for hearing proof on January 20, 1913. Dated December 21, 1912. Fred Pettit, Clerk.
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Pettit
Notice of Proof of Will John Stevenson Deceased
The last will and testament of John Stevenson, deceased, was filed opened and read this day for hearing proof. The hearing is fixed. Dated December 24, 1973, by Fred J. Fettit.
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank meeting notice Waterloo IA
Notice is given of the regular annual meeting of the shareholders of Leavitt & Johnson National Bank of Waterloo Iowa. The meeting will be held at the banking office on Tuesday January 14 1913 at 10 o clock A M to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact any business that may come before the meeting. Tra Rodamar Cashion
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