Iowa Now Great Mike It Greater Campaign Facts
In a forthcoming Greater Iowa campaign, speakers will emphasize Iowa's wealth of resources and diversity of products. Ralph Bolton of Des Moines compiled striking statistics showing Iowa leads in cattle value, eggs, honey, wool, hogs, townships, and farm income growth, with county comparisons to Los Angeles highlighting Iowa’s agricultural prominence. Waterloo's model milk ordinance, drafted under Dr. G H Summer, is being circulated as a template by the state board of health.
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Ralph Bolton
Des Moines
United States
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Towa
Maine
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Rhode Island
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Maryland
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Los Angeles County
Waterloo
G. H. Summer
State Board of Health
Sumner
A Good Substantial Home With Cottage Exterior
A two story residence with a prominent gable and large attic suitable for an amusement room. Front rooms include a library and living room with a potential bedroom option through a door to the stairs. First and second story wood finishes, bath on second floor, priced at 3200 dollars not including heating. Plans and specs offered for 26 dollars. book of interior designs available separately.
Greater Iowa Plans Ready and Nears Launch
The Greater Iowa campaign prep is nearly finished with a Waterloo start extending to churches and civic groups. Campaign organizers, led by Secretary Clas and local business leaders, plan town visits including Allison Waverly Sumner Shell Rock Tripoli and Cedar Falls to boost state patriotism and recruit volunteers.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Agia
Clas
van Vieck
C. B. Witt
Shell Rock
W. PF. Wray
Allison
Waterlord
Waverly
Sumner
Tripoli
Cedar Falls
Corn Belt
Christmas Aid Drive for Seven Million Homeless Lelgians
An earnest invitation asks readers to donate dollars to help seven million Lelgians spend a Christmas day with food shelter and clothing. Treasurer Henry Olews urges contributions. The note lists prior donations and totals, including gifts labeled as friends and amendments, totaling 206.20.
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Henry Olews
Bank Clerks Consider New Association Name
Bank Clerks association may rename at next Tuesdays meeting in club rooms over Leavitt and Johnson bank. Suggested title Bankmen's club to reflect currency topics. Speeches on currency problems and foot and mouth disease to be given. plans for a November 23 banquet at the Russell Lamson hotel.
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Bank Clerks’ Association
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Bankmen's Club
Russell-Lamson
Rural Postal Carrier Statistics Show Growth in October
J N LaBarre assistant postmaster reports Waterloo rural carriers saw higher mail volumes in October 1978 with deliveries totaling 82 845 pounds and collections 8 020 pounds. First and second class increases are noted along with parcel post and penalties. Total weights rose from 11 064 pounds in 1913 to 13 651 pounds in 1914 for deliveries.
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J. N. LaBarre
Waterloo
Postal Department
Washington
Ania
Former Waterloo Teacher Jy OConnor Dies in Independence
The death of Mrs. Jy OConnor formerly Mrs. Jane Spear of Waterloo occurred suddenly last evening at the Gedney hotel Independence from heart trouble after a recent tonsillitis. She taught in Waterloo east schools before her first marriage and later lived at 42 Franklin street before moving to Independence with her husband a year ago. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Mary O'Donnell.
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Jy. O'Connor
Jane Spear
Gedney Hotel
Independence
Lumber prices steady as war fails to raise costs
The War has not advanced the price on lumber. Present prices are the lowest in years. Buy now for future needs and save money. Phone 82. Towa Lumber Co. Ust and Cedar St.
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Towa
Panama canal lock entrance caisson completes voyage to Balboa
The Hercules, built in San Francisco for the Panama Canal Minilore lock, has arrived at the canal entrance and undergoes repairs at Balboa before final testing after a 48 day tow.
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Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Balboa
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