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Mason City Letters on Prohibition and Local Water Crisis
A Mason City reader criticizes prohibition editorials, arguing for middle ground and critiquing reformers. The column merges with city news about a water plant valve failure at well No. 9 lowering supply and a council motion to remove Judd from his post, citing his absence due to injury and illness. Judd previously served as Iowa American Waterworks president.
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Masonity Water Plant
Mason City
Walter Veech
Judd
S. A. Koch
N. C. Kotchell
Kotchells
Mr. Koch
Veech
Cochocton
Iowa
American Waterworks Association
Masan City