Power and light may fail in Iowa towns over coal shortages
A nationwide survey by the American Electric Railway Association and allied bodies finds Iowa electric and gas providers at risk of shutdowns if coal supplies run out. Records show 31 electric firms hold enough coal for 37 days, 27 gas companies for 48 days, and five electric railways for 38 days. Some towns already cut services and interurban lines have limited hours.
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Des Moines
American Electric Railway Association
National Electric Light
American Gas Association
Iowa
Allied Electric-Light Companies
Manson
Corydon
Times- Republican
Marsnailtown
Lamont
Davis City
Kellerton
Grand River
Eddyville
Ss the
Water shortage hits Atlantic as coal runs low
From six to ten p m the supply at the Atlantic municipal plant dwindles and shipments lag. Officials urge conservation while Washington presses cities to curb use to save coal. The electric light company offers to aid pumping if coal runs out, as coal prices rise to twice April levels.
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Atlantic Municipal
Washington
Iepiy
Electric Lighting Company
Waterloo Girls to Sing on WOH Radio from Indianapolis
Two former Waterloo residents Misses Lucille and Gwyneth Knee daughters of Mrs Frank Knee will read selections on station WOH Indianapolis Weather conditions favorable. Lucille plays piano Gwyneth violin. Charles Walker declared legally dead by court decree after absence since 1918 May Walker petitioned for probate of his estate Judge H B Boies Emerson school renovated by janitors under Lieut W W Durechdenwald.
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Waterloo
Indianapolis
Lonlehe
Lucille
Gwyneth Knee
Frank Knee
M. Henderson
Fifteh Street East
David B. Henderson
Charles Walker
May Walker
H. B. Boies
Emerson Schoo
Emerson School
Roof Over River Auto Parking Idea At Waterloo
A Waterloo resident proposes roofing the Cedar River between the Fourth and Fifth street bridges to create a large parking area while preserving river scenery. The concept includes possible river decks from Fifth to Eleventh streets on either bank, with safeguards for public access and river beauty.
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Watertoo
Simlar
Waterloo
Fourth
Fifth Street
Visl
Resident proposes parking fee plan amid court dispute
A resident argues for a nominal fee based on minimum and maximum parking times, maintained as a practical compromise while anticipating the action will be dismissed in court. The note questions who offers a better or more practical alternative.
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Tors
Cerro Gordo Target Fans to Meet Sunday
The Cerro Gordo gun club schedules its registered tournament for Sunday July 16 at Macon City. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and features 26 target shooting events. Luncheon will be served on the grounds. A separate note mentions an improving golf teacher and an update on William S. Bathe.
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Cerro Gordo
Mason City. In
Cerro Gordo Gun Club
Macon City
Golf instructor at Sunnvaide improves after appendicitis
The Sunnvaide Country Club golf instructor who recently underwent appendicitis surgery is reported improved but not out of danger. The illness is described as possibly ruptured with gangrene developing.
Fisherman Paul Ewing Captures 14 Pound Pike Displayed in Window
In northern Minnesota a noted angler Paul Ewing is lauded as champion of the party including George Hichardson and Howard Burr. A 14 pound pike is shown in the window of Loomis florist as a silent proof of a successful outing.
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Paul
Ewing
George Hichardson
Howard
Burr
Minnesota
Filah
Wale
Courier
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Leavitt
Waterloo Girls
Cuticura
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Vsive
Marathon
Transcontinental Oil Company
Masberg & Sims
Citizen
Wwe
Beara
Cleveland
Frank Bros
Waterloo, Iowa
George
BE. Liehty
William S. Bathe
Blue Line Transfer Co
Cedar Falls
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Berg Drug Co
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Waverly
Vinton Independence
Young Men’s
Madras
Paul Qavis
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