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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

14

Ida Grove Gas Rates Set By Temporary Scale

The Fort Dodge Gas & Electric Company proposes a temporary rate scale effective until arbitration or a special hearing. It sets charges per thousand cubic feet: 1.90 for first 5,000, 1.60 for next 10,000, 1.70 for next 10,000, and 1.60 for usage over 25,000 cubic feet per month. Ida Grove, July 23 report includes local turmoil as marshal Glen Gleason, attacked while detaining a drunken man, faced threats but was protected by officials and soldiers. Gleason later pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined five dollars. the crowd dispersed and the marshal was moved to Battle Creek and Sioux City.

Fort Dodge Gas & Electric Company Ida Grove Ove L. Hitchcock Battle Creek Sioux City John Jeason Dahlquist Doty Gemmill Uny Rees Glen Hermanass Eriit Will Kennedy Theoek Young Gleason Gleason Jaason

Tama County road delays spur impatience and funds

Tracr Iowa July 23 Tama county residents grow impatient over slow grading and draining of primary roads. About 200000 dollars remains available but limited use only 12500 dollars is allotted for work through January next. The Star-Clipper urged action and a July 17 letter from the state highway commission says the Toledo to Traer road is part of the first federal aid project and contracts should be let soon with fall construction.

Tracr Tama Star-Clipper State Highway Commission TV Toledo Traer

Gas price changes in Fort Dodge announced

Fort Dodge gas rates move on a sliding scale to 1.90 per cubic foot, details show an advancement from previous levels. The temporary rates, announced by manager Mark Anderson, reflect adjustments effective in July with emphasis on the 52 144 cents measure per cubic foot.

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Pint of Likker Price Sparks Cautionary Tale in Mason City

A Mason City man paid $750 for a pint of bootleg whiskey that proved fake. A stranger sold him water disguised as liquor, siphoned from a keg in a dark cellar. The man, cheated and sober, laments the loss and questions what to do next as authorities offer little help.

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Ackley Girl Weds Wellsburg Man In Chicago nuptials

Announcement from Grundy Center Iowa confirms Lucille Miller of Ackley and Carl Biehoheimer of Wellsburg were married in Chicago on June 14 as both studied at the university. They plan to return to school in the fall.

Unreadable fragment hints at wartime events and names

Fragmentary text mentions quakes in Missouri and a Noid Naw, references to Sweden, MEM Gh, Grace DeVoord, and Venglit. Includes scattered proper nouns and ad-like lines. unclear chronology or full events due to damaged OCR.

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Martin Cigar Store Incorporation Increases Capital

Davenport July 23 All amendments to the articles of incorporation of the Martin Cigar Company were filed with County Recorder Lindquist The capital stock is raised to 150 000 with 1 600 shares at 100 par value 1 000 common shares and 600 preferred voting limited to common holders The firm was formed in 1905 for 10 000 and five year period Market basket note for Farmers Market hours 7 00 am to 10 00 am.

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