City Council Increases Water Levy For 62.7 Mills
A special meeting amends the annual levy from 52 to 62.7 mills to fund the water department and a $50,000 bond issue. Water works expenditure this year totals about $125,000 including a $20,000 new well and $15,000 for the flow line to the reservoir, with further costs for reservoir addition and extensions. The department expects yearly earnings between $60,000 and $74,000 to cover the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Water Fund
Water Works
City Waterworks
Cedar River Parks
Fined For Indecent Advances Toward Informant’s Daughter
Charles McCauley admitted drunken behavior in municipal court on Lafayette Street, conceding unwanted attention to the informant’s daughter. He was fined $25 after stating he would pursue interest only toward a more willing woman. A second drunkenness defendant failed to appear, bond of $25 forfeited.
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Charles McCauley
Tower Juafayette Street
Legion to Garth City Aims Festive Convention Decor
The American Legion plans elaborate decorations for a convention in Garth City from September 7 to 9. Purple and gold emblems will appear citywide with extensive bunting along principal streets from North Waterloo to Washington Park. Lewis Decorating of Atlantic City holds the street decorating contract. The BOX CAR COMMITTEE meets at Memorial Hall to discuss revival of the Days of 49 during the state region convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Waterloo
American Legion
North Waterloo
Washington Park
Lewis Decorating Company
Atlantic City
N. 3
Islands
Seewand
Memorial Hall
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Peniel Pennsylvania Sugar Co
Philadelphia
He Falan-Fleming Wareroo, Iowa
Riving Daily
New York
Row
Mackinaws
Cohn’s
Clothing and Shoe Store
West Side
Leath
Nertining
Arthur Leath
Leath’s
Cave
F Brite
Art Hebier
Eine
Big Golden Bak Dresser
Ized Emirtor
Big Lloyd
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