Waterloo Man Builds First Adobe House in Iowa
Charles Marquand of Waterloo is constructing what he calls the first adobe dwelling in Iowa. He uses native yellow clay mixed with straw to form 4 by 16 inch blocks, with two Mexican workers shaping and drying the bricks for a one story plus basement home in Hagerman addition near Evergreen Avenue.
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Iowa man builds adobe house amid cold and rains in Waterloo
Marquand, a native of Iowa with Mexican descent, has erected an adobe residence here using sun baked clay bricks, thick mud plaster, and a 16 inch wall. He expects the structure to endure extreme temperatures, noting past experiences with subzero winters and heavy rains without damage. The builder claims compliance with building code and reports inspections by Commissioner Charles Wasson. Pebbledash and interior finishes may follow.
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Iowa Guardsmen to Have Field Training and Target Practice
Iowa National Guard encampment plans announced by Adjutant General L G Lasher list field training and target practice at Camp Dodge Fort Snelling Minn Camp Knox Ky and other posts. Brig Gen Lloyd P D Ross named camp commander at Camp Dodge with officers including Lt Col Fred S Holsteen Maj Knund Boberg Maj W S Conkling and Maj Vernon Seeburger directing small arms and range activities.
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