County and Gown Compromise on Highway Widening
Settlement signed by all parties settles disputes between R. N. Cowin and county boards over acquiring land for widening Rei Ball highway near Cowin's residence. Cowin conveys two small tracts, the county transfers a small parcel, and Cowin agrees not to plant trees or build near the road center for an open view. Cowin pays $661.14 additional costs for pavement widening, curb and gutter. A G Reid aided negotiations. County and Iowa Highway Commission express satisfaction with amicable settlement. paving by Bryant Paving Co proceeds from Cedar Falls toward Waterloo.
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R. N. Cowin
Rei Ball
Cowin
Cadar River Park
Bach
Cowils
Lang
Cowtn
A. G. Reid
Iowa Highway Commission
Cedar Falls
Bryant Paving Company
Waterloo
Uncle Harry's Talks On Health And Prevention
In a friendly chat, Uncle Harry argues that national health has improved due to preventative medicine, responsible behavior, and community action. He cites lower death rates in early 1924 and notes gains in medicine while urging individuals to report leaks, dumps, and nuisances to authorities for a healthier society.
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Uncle Harry
Helen
Jane
Joe
Jimmy
Harry
Jiromy
Anela Marey
Hfe
Canada
Yeonlaike
Wii
How Tiz Helps Sore Feet Advertisement Claims Relief
An old style ad touts Tiz as a magical remedy for sore tired feet. It promises quick relief from burning swelling and pain with claims of drawing out poison exudations and providing all day comfort at ten cents for a year’s foot relief.
The Wiese family quest to raise resilient children
The speaker describes Mary and her siblings facing hardship and how proper food, rest, and wholesome exercise help them overcome their condition. They strive to build up the children to enable their places in a larger community.
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Mary
Irda
Training boys for the big game of MG on The Tees
Readable fragment notes boys being trained in homes and schools on The Tees to take part in the big game of MG, awaiting the moment.
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Thom
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Red Bull
Grandfather
Quiek
Cash and Carry Grocery Department
Shredded Wheat Biscuit Co
Wisconsin
Billy
Libby
Rath
Wright
Thousand Island
Normandy
Bridge Street
Aire
Orta
Ellis Hotel
Iris Coal
Therman
Bishop
Cary
Phosu
Iowa
Angel
Sagas Cerane
Mahotany
Davenport
Wakefield Cab
Davidsons
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