Waterway expert urges federal levee system for Mississippi
Dr. F H Newell warns floods may worsen and calls for a nationwide plan embracing the entire Mississippi river system. He favors a federal controlled levee network with spillways to release floodwaters into lowlands, reducing reliance on continuous high levees and promoting treelands in overflow zones. He argues protection must balance engineering, economy, and nation-wide impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Newell
United States Reclamation Service
Mississippi River
Review of Reviews
Elfish
Newell
Geven
Mississippi
Nature
Dr. Newell
Colonial Architecture Value and Plan 6 F 3
The true value of Colonial architecture lies in its American appeal from early colonial GA influences. Colonial homes, wood framed, reflect simplicity and refinement with balanced windows and crafted doorways. Plan 6 F 3 details six rooms, dining alcove, closets, large side porch, attic, and full cellar, designed for modest lots facing east or south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Small House Service Bureau of the
United States
Forest Planning Proposal Politely Presses Park System
A brief excerpt notes a proposal to acquire and condemn private property to enclose banks or dykes and through forestry work, arguing such districts should become parts of the national forest or park system. The suggestion frames land protection as a path to formal federal stewardship.
State Pays Claims On Public Deposits In Iowa
Des Moines Iowa June 4 Claims of Iowa municipalities against the Lovrien Brookhart state sinking fund for public deposits totaling 16069718 were paid by the state during the last week in May almost exhausting the 3500000 fund raised by the sale of anticipatory warrants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Lovrien-Brookhart State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Waterlaw
U. S
Ewell
Albert’ Shaw
Jakes
Volun
Mee
the Architects’ S
United States, Inc
FLOOR
W. Park Ave
Waterloo, Iowa
Stebbins Plumbing & Heating CO
Stebbins
Jefferson St
W. B. Horner
Bluff St
L. E. Glaza CO
Commercial St
Walker & Meyers Electric
Cleve G. Miller
Better Homes
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Sycamore St
Waterloo, Towa
Weatherwax Ins
Agency B. V. Hughes
Mer
Black Hawk Bldg
Winterbottom Supply Co
West Sixth St
Cyclone
Ane
Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper, Inc
Surance Pol
Hartford
Iowa Securities Company
East Fifth St
K. Smith
Mgr. Ins, Dent
Waterloo, Cedar Falls and
Northern Railway Company
Tele Valley
Veel
Sherwood
E. 4Th St
Waterloo Building & Loan Assn
Fifth St
W. H. Brunn
Pres
R. S. Eickelberg, Secy
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
Hammer
Selzer’s
Selzer
Coleman
the Square
Aselzer
Commercial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!