Waterloo Expenditures Exceed Revenue by 885, the 1919 Outlook
Waterloo, Iowa gutters of government costs for 1919 show expenditures of 904,929 with per capita 25.85, while total revenues reached 816,544. The city paid 193,997 more for current expenses than income, and permanent improvements totalled 282, while earnings from public services stood at 99,292. Net indebtedness rose to 1,579,028, or 45.11 per person, amid notes on river survey delays and beach improvement talks.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Waterloo
Bureau of Census
Clarke M. Grogan
Pound of Coal May Go a Long Way, Says Expert
A Waterloo Technical Society discussion notes that a pound of coal can provide substantial power and heat if efficiently handled, highlighting energy efficiency. The talk underscores practical use of limited coal supplies for sustained warmth and energy.
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Waterloo Technical Society
Country School Life Praised at Iowa Teachers Meet
Miss May E. Francis urged better housekeeping in one room Iowa schools while Blair praised rural classrooms as nature’s lab. He lamented a falling birth rate, recalling 11 children in his family and urging plain speech about current conditions.
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May E. Francis
Iowa
Francis
Tura
Northeastern Iowa Association
Swain
Iowa State Teachers College
Blair
Doctor Mount to speak on psychology for scouts
Dr. G. H. Mount of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls will address the Bar Scout leadership training meeting at 7 20 p m in the Greater Waterloo association rooms. He will discuss A Boy s Mental Workshop and the program includes a tenderfoot examination demonstration and investiture ceremony by Ray L Short scout executive Capt Howard Rouse will cover foot drills and calisthenics in the third section The course is open to all interested in Boy Scout work
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G. H. Mount
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Greater Waterloo Association
Mount
Ray L. Short
Howard Rouse
Mr. Short
Bors
Unusual Fur Company Window Sign Display
A striking window panel for the Greten Sheehy furriers in the Owenback hotel building showcases Blass gilding. Designed by H Benny and crafted by John Entwhistle with F H Atkinson finishing, the gold sheets and Prussian blue hues create a bold display. Leonard Fowler Service Erland Plant contributed to the work.
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Waterloo
Greten- Sheehy Company
Owenback
Jones Fur Company
H. Benny
John Entwhistle
F. H.atkinson
Leonard Fowler Service
Dike High School Takes First in District Meet
Dike high school won first place in one division at the district contest in Eldora. Mary Johnson of Dike earned first rank in dramatic class for her rendition of The Going of the White Swan. William A Pye serves as secretary.
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Dike High School
Dike
Declamatory Association
El‘dora
Mary Johnson
William A Pye
State contest set for Perry April 8 amid large crowd
The Northeast Iowa Deflamatory Association notes a 750 attendance for this year’s contestants, the largest during his tenure with the group. The state contest will be held at Perry, Iowa, on April 8.
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Northeast Iowa
Gasoline Fire Causes Small Blaze at J. H. Young Home
A small fire broke out yesterday afternoon in the home of J. H. Young at 811 Eleventh Street West. A pan of gasoline used for cleaning purposes ignited when its fumes were set ablaze.
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J. H Young
Eleventh Street West
Fire Damages Small Area After Grass Blaze
A grass fire near Falls Avenue prompted a small alarm yesterday afternoon. A stove set nearby caused minor damage estimated under $25. No injuries reported.
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Falls Avenue
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