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Show Behind 1 Your Bonds Lies the Might of America h.tz, tmres& - - . A"- rr-.'- jf - - COAL IN IOWA Ranking second to agriculture in Iowa's resources, coal has been mined for 95 years. Twenty-two counties produce it. From 3'j million mil-lion tons in 13S0, it increased to 9 million in the peak year of 1917. In 1910, 297 mines employed 18,000 men. Recently the output has dropped to 3 million tons but with peace there is a good indication that this quantity will increase. The state's industries need this fuel and its mining operations will contribute to the Nation's wealth behind Wai Bonds. U. S. Treasury Dr.Mrlm |