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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
10
The document outlines a coal handling system with a conveyor to cost over 97,000 and elevated buckets for coal transfer. It notes automated gear for storage, a 1 foot storage bin, and a safety mechanism to keep coal clean during operation, including screening to prevent contamination and ensure clean coat delivery.
City workers report using a cold patch mix of sand granite chips and tar via oil to repair thousands of potholes on Independence Avenue Mamore Street Tos Park Avenue East and Fi West. About 13 yards of sand 20 yards of granite chips and gallons of tar via oil covered 30 to 40 yards per job at roughly 11 18 per yard. Over 400 holes found on Logan Avenue alone and a brick block resurfaced as an experiment. Officials expect reduced upkeep costs if the council approves continued use next spring.
A veteran Sioux City doctor, born in Prose on August 27, 4830, passed away after a long career marked by tuberculosis treatment and public service. The obituary notes his retirement, relocation to Livy, and recognition by federal court licensing in Iowa, reflecting a life dedicated to medicine and community health.
Report from Phoenix Arizona notes a 100 mile auto race at the fair grounds drawing a large field of entrants. Prominent brands and tire sponsors are mentioned as part of the event coverage.
A lengthy roster of church services and schedules. It lists Catholic masses at St Joseph and Sacred Heart, parish activities at Mary’s Church, and various Protestant denominations including Adventist, Seventh Day Adventist, Christian, Church of Christ Scientist, and United Brethren. Also notes Salvation Army and related groups with meeting times and locations on Water Street and nearby avenues.
Rev M Keglish of Butte Montana will speak in Knights of Columbus hall at 8 p m Sunday on The Irish Situation. Irish Fellowship club of Waterloo announces the speaker who returns from Ireland and will discuss conditions before a commission. The lecture is free and start time is prompt, with arrangements for a capacity audience.
Gelwein in Nov 12 report mentions Sandy Chapnin of Boston to speak Wednesday evening November 1% under Columbus group auspices. He will discuss experiences in France and Belgium and admission is free. Also mentions local sports and a death in the community with limited details.
Christ Episcopal Church hosts a vespers at 4 30 PM with a 15 minute organ recital by Mrs Robert Parrott a sermon titled A Text from Jennie Lind by Rev KE B Mounser and Mrs F J Fowler Jr will sing Sul Still With Thee as part of the program a brief address accompanies the event.
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