Walter J. French Co Sees Big Year For Paint Industry
Walter J. French Co projects the largest paint year since 1929 due to better agriculture and business, rising demand and prices for raw materials, and broader use of quality paint. Early contracting advised as higher costs loom. company expands via a second warehouse and Ia distributor role for Chi-Namel and Valdura products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. French Co
Walter J. French
Third Avenue SE
French
Iowa
Valdura
Duco-Dulux
Chi-Namel Paint and Varnish Company
Chi- Namel
Chi-Namel
United States
Walter J French Co displays vast paint and wallpaper selections
The Walter J French Co in Cleveland showcases Valdura waterproof paints for metal wood and roofs and Duco Dulux automotive finishes. Carl H. Reece oversees automotive colors with prompt refinishing, while Harold Dunn leads the wallpaper decorating department offering expert color guidance and a full line of wallpapers and janitorial supplies. The showroom at 414 Third Avenue SE highlights decades of experience and a complete decor service.
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Cleveland
Boston
Kankakee
American Asphalt Paint Company
American Asphalt
Chicago
Carl H. Reece
Walter J. French Company
Third Avenue SE
Harold Dunn
Dunn
French
Iowa Machine Co Poised for Higher Spring Volume
Iowa Machine Co at 40 Eighth Avenue SW readies for a bigger spring workload after additions of new equipment and reorganization to boost efficiency. The shop handles industrial maintenance and farm machine repair with plowshare reconditioning using special alloy steel strips that outlast two ordinary blades. It also designs custom machinery to meet specific industrial needs.
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Iowa Machine Company
Eighth Avenue SW
Sweet Potatoes Yield High-Quality Starch Extract
Researchers report successful extraction of high quality starch from sweet potatoes showing strong potential for industrial use and food applications.
March Cedar Rapids business gains shown in survey
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Industrial Bureau report shows a rise in real estate transfers to 315 from 150, 369 new car sales up from 125, and 134 building permits valued at 120 836 up from 28. Inbound and outbound rail loading increased, bank clearings reached 4 050 328 and debits 23 647 387. Telephones used rose to 15 999 and energy use declined due to warmer weather. Industrial employment across 21 firms stood at 4 740, down from 4 830.
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Consolidated Business
Industrial Bureau of the
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Retail Business Shows Gains In Week
Walter Grady of Dun and Bradstreet reports a rising local retail sales trend with pre Easter buying boosting volumes. Large stores show up to 20 percent year over year gains and factory production and employment also edge upward.
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Walter Grady
Dun and Bradstreet
Grady
Half Million Children Abandoned Worldwide Annually
A global estimate reports about five hundred thousand children deserted or left on doorsteps each year. Authorities and social services confront this ongoing crisis, seeking protection and placement for vulnerable youngsters.
Rudes Opens New Display Of Spring Automobile Colors
Rude Auto company showcases spring colors with new Ford V-8 models at 511 Second Avenue SE. Zephyr distributorship adds department as Lincoln Zephyr festival coincides with show through April 30. 1935 sales rose 62 percent. used cars up 15 percent. 1936 outlook hopeful despite weather.
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Rude Auto Company
Second Avenue SE
Ford
Ford Company
Rude Company
Lincoln
Ford Motor Company
Rude
Rude Agency
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports for Linn County
The Linn County Abstract Company records show mortgages from April 3 to 9 totaling 83 167 dollars with a year earlier comparison. Conveyances for the same week amount to 105 528 dollars, reflecting a summary of local real estate activity and a year-over-year comparison.
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Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
Covofotoor
Crusoe Oo PC
Local Permits Reported For Week Involving Numerous Projects
Local blog lists permits issued last week for 22 projects across multiple cities. Builders and homeowners like George Kosek and R S McIntyre appear, with activities ranging from new dwellings and garages to remodels, reroofs, and additions valued up to 4 000 dollars.
Neon Industries Expands Rapidly in Cedar Rapids
Neon Industries in Cedar Rapids has grown from a small start three years ago to a leading local neon sign maker. Located in the Miller building at 108 First Street SW, the company now occupies 5,000 square feet and employs skilled glass blowers artists and electricians to produce theater roof and window signs in gold white red blue and green. Thousands of Neon signs have been installed statewide and all signs are guaranteed.
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Cedar Rapids
Neon Industries
Miller Building
First Street
Eget Neon Induses
Monastic copyright clash leads to royal destruction decree
A medieval dispute over a psalter copied by a rival monastery prompted a king to rule that every cow had its calf and to order the infringing manuscript destroyed, enforcing an early protection of sacred texts.
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Kingdom of
Ireland
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Straka Travel Bureau
Higley
Rude Auto CO
Lincoln Zephyr
Safe Investments
Scott McIntyre & CO
Second Avenue
Third Street
J. B. McGladrey
Certified Public Accountants
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway
First Avenue NW
DIAL
Iowa Machine Co
Lefecture Corporation
Iowa” Line
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Welch
Laurance Press CO
Rude’s
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
California
C Avenue NW
8Th Ave
United State Bank
16Th Ave
C St
Cedar
Eapi
Iowa Mutuals
Legal Reserve Mutual Plan
H. L. Nehls
Mgr. W. D. Ralston
Railway & Motor Bus Guide
Canada
Cedar Rapids Gas CO
AAA
Cedar Rapids Auto Club
Montrose
Albert
Dyers & Dry Cleaners
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Sixteenth Avenue
Eli Abodeely
Fifth Avenue
R. C. Davis
Crescent Drive
Lumir Severa
Third Avenue
Monte Smith
Rosenbaum Furniture Company
A. M. Henry
Archer Avenue
Fred Rohrbacher
F Avenue NW
Jim Anderson
H Avenue NW
Higley Land Company
Center Point Road
Fred H. Shaver
T. B. Trimble
Eighth Street
George Kosek
Carroll Drive
Sam Allick
Vance Newhouse
N Street
Paul Trachta
Mount Vernon Road
Wendl Hurych
E Street
I. M. Ballheim
R. S. McIntyre
E Avenue
Sam Shafer
Park Avenue SE
F. J. Gode
First Avenue E
Paul Jerabek
Twelfth Avenue SE
Milwaukee, Des
Messinger & Sons
Cartage Contractors
Fifth Street
Iowa Milling CO
6Th St. NE
Roosevelt
Cadow
Mer
Cedar Rapids, Lows
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
3Rd Ave. SE
Ice & Fuel Oil Co
C. H. Champlin
E Ave. NW
MFG. Co., Inc
Tampers
Fox Garage
Fifteenth Street
Third Ave
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Chi-Name! Paint Products
Valdura Paint Products
Eagle
Wooster
Henry Bosch
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H. M. Birge
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