State lawmakers push first Iowa water pollution law
Waterloo attorney James C. Murtagh and colleagues urged passage of house file 629 to curb pollution of streams and lakes in Iowa. The bill, supported by Governor Kendall and health officials, would authorize state board of health investigations, hearings, and enforceable actions against cities firms or individuals polluting water sources within the state. Sportsmen’s clubs back the measure for protecting fish life and domestic water quality.
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Towa
James C. Murtagh
Waterloo
Walter R. French
Jack Cuse
Beer
EB. J. Wonner
Moines
Wavers
Des Moines
Garber
Floyd County
House
Senate
Murtagh
Kendall
Board
Health
Mississippi River
Board of Health
State Board of Health
Freight Routes Busy During Stormy Month
Wigness Central freight lines Minnesota division faced stormy weather in March. Trainmaster H. G. Brown reports an average of 2000 cars daily through Waterloo, with coal grain dressed meats livestock perishable produce and machinery typical shipments. Yesterday 2700 cars were counted. Several April committee meetings on fuel saving and safety are planned.
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Wigness Central Freight Lines
Minnesota
H. G. Brown
Waterloo
Candidates for street commissioner post after Kilpatrick resignation
City officials and friends list candidates to fill the vacancy created by George H. Kilpatrick. Harvey Will, former street commissioner, applies. others urged include R A Doty, W S Winchell, Klingaman, Norman Ringler, and Charles W Campbell. No current candidate is a civil engineer. assistant engineer duties may remain separate under the city engineer.
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George H. Kilpatrick
A. BH. Gnagy
Harvey &. Wiill
Hag
Will
N. W. Frishee
C. F. Teeter
R.A. Doty
W. $. Winchell, Co
Gnagy
Salvation Army Winter Report Highlights Local Aid
Salvation Army corps under Commandant Kaward La Plount reports January through March. Relief given in 1,575 instances affecting 95 families. 79 converts, 169 calls for deaths sickness or difficulties. Lifesaving corps formed with 15 members. 13 corps cadets recruited. Five infants dedicated. cradle roll added 18 names. 13 new junior soldiers enlisted. 12 Sunday school sessions and 12 Young People's Union meetings. Total 79 meetings and 9 converts. Jobs found for 144 men and 66 women. Clothing distributed 1,127 articles and 93 pairs of shoes. clothing given to 283 persons.
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Salvation Army
Kaward la Plount
Young People’s Union
Stanton to Erect Large Rental Garage in Riverside Area
F L Stanton of 420 Almond Street will build a brick rental garage with multiple stalls at the rear of his home at an estimated cost of about 3120. A construction permit was issued by building commissioner Charles Wasson. A second permit was issued to A F Gates for remodeling the Courier block at 209 213 Park near the west, prepared for occupancy by Gates Waterloo Business College, with about 3000 expended. In Cedar Rapids Mrs Reuben Wilford died aged 73. survived by son Garrie in Chicago and sister Mrs Ernest Farr. burial in Riverside cemetery. In Spain the king has ruled since birth in 1886, the longest reign in European history, under his mother's regency until 1502.
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F. L. Stanton
Almond& Street
Charles Wasson
A. F. Gates
Courier
Park Nea T
Gates Waterloo Business College
Ines
Cedar Rapids
Shell Rack
Reuben Wilford
Garrie
Chicago
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Ernest Farr
Riverside Cemetery
Spain
Liurope
Aesop Early Film Fables and Animal Speed Notes
In a column styled quiz and answers, readers learn about Aesop’s Film Fables and the process of creating animated animal characters. The piece discusses Spider and Fly motifs, the technique of cel animation, and notes on animal speeds measured by naturalists, plus reader questions about real animals in cartoons and a short gambler’s tale.
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Mel
Sparky
Fest
Ike
Aesop
Mary Dele
Cartes
Paul Te Fame
Inj International
Cometlians
Flood Conditions Remain High in North City Section
The north city area near Ricker and Nowell Streets remains flooded after a washout under the R. R. & N. bridge Tuesday afternoon. Water from the lake at Country Club Creek flows through a small channel into an open yard, sewers are opened to drain, and a plan by Mayor Gnagy and city engineer to improve drainage is under review. A two-block extension of the 20 inch sewer on Ricker from Manson to Gable is planned to relieve conditions, with additional catch basins to help carry storm water.
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Ricker
Nowell
Gnagy
Sunnyside Country Club
Ralph B. Slippy
Guagy
Manson
Gable
Hood
Spokesman's Club Dinners Hosts 36 Guests Wednesday
Spokesmen’s club entertained 36 at an annual ladies night dinner in Black’s dining room. D. Lamson presided with a welcome speech. After the banquet, the party acted as Iowa state house of representatives with A. H. Gnagy speaker and Vincent Rechtfertig clerk. A lively debate over a highway paving act featured lawmakers from multiple counties. The event showcased club members’ eloquence and humor. Also note French aviator Lieutenant finot reportedly stayed aloft over seven hours in an ordinary airplane.
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Black’s
Co. D. Lamson
House of Representatives
State of
Iowa
Vincent Rechtfertig
Will Langles
J. W. Rath
Allamakee County
Liaud
Board of Supervisors
H. ‘A. Boysen
Fayette County
Bred Northey
Hampton County
Merman Miller
Butler County
Will Brunn
Marengo
Ralph Howie
Warren
Bruce Gales
Taylor
James Graham
Scott
A. Morris
Tipton County
Charles Altstadt
Leeye
Wr. Kling
Audubon
A.A. Lohner
Sidney
Unseasonable Cold Weekend Forecast for Waterloo Area
Unseasonable weather remains in Waterloo with springlike warmth briefly peaking before a cold front. Iowa forecast calls for cloudy, colder conditions. After a warm spell, temperatures dipped to 22 degrees at night and rose to 28 by daybreak. River levels remain steady and Tea Cakes drift on the surface. Westminster Presbyterian choir director Mrs. A. M. Donnan will resign after Easter to move to Hudson, honored by 35 choir members with games and a supper after rehearsal.
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Altho
Towa
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A. M. Donnan
Westminster Presbyterian Choir
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