American Storm Tornadoes Explored by Dr. Moore
Dr. Willis Luther Moore explains why tornadoes form mainly across the central plains, detailing how continental wind patterns and moist air create a twisting funnel. He notes the typical path width, the roar of the storm, and safety guidance such as shelter in a frame-house cellar or lying flat if shelter is unreachable.
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Willis Luther Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
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Rocky Mountains
Alleghantes
Europe
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United States
Waterloo Boy Scout Campground Purchase Announcement
Waterloo, March 28, 1926. A large plan to buy a campsite for the Boy Scouts details a new ground with camp facilities, including a mess hall, kitchen, storehouse, and a 50 foot flagpole. The writing envisions a river view, natural amphitheatre, and future building progress as finances permit, with a call for volunteers and public service announcements for spring troop activities and registrations.
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Tennant
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Edward Rohit
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Poor
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Few
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Tornado timing and Carroll gravel project update
The article notes tornado activity typically peaks between March 16 and June 1 and many storms occur with high humidity, with Mr. Moore arguing population density drives destruction but not increasing storm frequency. It also reports Carroll County plans to gravel primary routes and widen roads from Carroll city toward county lines as grading begins.
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Carroll
Carroll County
Maher
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High School Speakers From Waterloo Set for District Contest
Four Waterloo high school students will represent the city in Friday's district declamatory contest at New Hampton after placing at predistrict meets in Reinbeck and Hudson. West High entrants Ralph Childs Marion Bronson and Cora Mas Busby earned wins at Reinbeck while Frances Stotts from East High won at Hudson. Other districts competing at Reinbeck included Ackley Central City Eldora Garwin Liscomb Preston Wyoming Zearing Osage Fayette and Maynard at Hudson.
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Hudson
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Ralph Childs
Marion Bronson
Cora
Mas Busby
Frances Stotts
East High
Ackley
Central City
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