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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
4
Lumber costs in Waterloo drop 16 to 25 percent over the past three weeks as supply centers announce further reductions. Builders report cheaper bills for homes with dimen sion stock down from 70 to 65 dollars and some bills as low as 56. Cedar shingles and other lumber follow the trend, easing building costs amid slower overall construction.
Few spectators will reach the Sandy Hook course as New York navigation authorities impose strict passenger-carrying vessel requirements for Lipton's Shamrock V during the international contest, a change from 1903 when about 56 000 viewed the race.
Thirty three boys are registered for the Y M C A boys camp on Anderson's island July 7 to 17 with seven places left before a waiting list. A second period July 17 to 27 is near capacity as churches recruit. Camp plans include tents from Fisher company a stove dairy support a new name prize and a full program of lectures hikes swimming and athletics.
Des Moines coroner's jury verdict released finds the Des Moines gas plant blast was caused by escaping gas ignited by burning gas jets. The explosion killed workers and shut off the city gas supply for about two weeks.
Mrs Ott and her husband were returning from northern Minnesota when their car struck a Lafayette street car near Lane Street. The impact damaged the Briggs auto, but the street car and other vehicle suffered less damage. No injuries were reported.
Plainfield Iowa June 23 Special news reports a woman seriously injured when she leaped from a burning automobile after a crash with a motorcycle. R M Stine suffered cuts and bruises from a fire caused by gasoline, while the motorcycle and car were damaged. Police logged the incidents and a delivery truck collision was also noted with minor damage to both vehicles.
Report discusses likely ordering of convention business, with debate over adopting the platform versus selecting a nominee. Analysts foresee possible deadlock among candidates amid party factions, with McAdoo's withdrawal expected to influence balloting and potential balance of power among favorite sons and dark horses.
The Greater Waterloo association will broadcast an official slogan Waterloo Way Wins across states via a four page color bulletin. The lithographed ad promotes Waterloo as a place to live and work, prepared by the publicity department and sent to Iowa cities and beyond.
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