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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1936
Page
5
Walter J. French Co reports demand rising as raw material prices climb and 1930s industry conditions improve. The firm predicts record paint sales this year due to expanded home upkeep, better agriculture activity, and neglected protection, urging early contract leasing to beat higher costs.
The Walter J. French Co, with showrooms at 414 Third Avenue SE, displays Val dura waterproof and acid resistant paints and Duco Dulux automotive finishes. Carl H. Reece leads auto finish stock. Harold Dunn heads wallpaper decorating. The department offers expert interior advice, a complete janitor supply line, and a wallpaper selection service for durable home decor.
Iowa Machine Co at 40 Eighth Avenue SW adds equipment and reorganization to become a leading state machine job shop. It handles industrial maintenance and farm machine repair with new plowshare reconditioning using alloy steel strips that outlast two standard blades. The firm also designs custom machinery to meet industrial needs.
Scientists report successful extraction of high quality starch from sweet potatoes. The achievement indicates potential for better food processing and industrial use, highlighting advances in agricultural chemistry and crop utilization.
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce industrial bureau reports a broad upturn in March. Real estate transfers rose to 315, new car sales 369, building permits 134 valuing 120 836 dollars, inbound and outbound car loadings up, bank clearings 4 050 328 dollars, debits 23 647 387 dollars, 15 999 telephones in use, and reduced energy use due to milder weather. Industrial employment across 21 firms stood at 4 740.
Walter Grady of Dun and Bradstreet reports a brighter week for retail with sales rising, aided by pre Easter buying and non seasonal demand. Larger stores show up to 20 percent gains from last year and higher than the previous week. Wholesale groceries show a small gain and dry goods see increased activity as spring and summer merchandise moves. Local factory production remains strong and employment edges up slightly.
A worldwide issue sees about 500000 children deserted or left on doorsteps annually. Experts urge action to protect vulnerable minors and strengthen social support systems.
Rude Auto company at 511 Second Avenue SE opened a spring color display featuring new Ford V-8 models sent by Ford to show trends. The display runs to April 30 alongside the Lincoln Zephyr spring festival. Rude gains in 1935 sales, 768 new cars and 1,537 used cars, reflect a strong local market despite weather. Perry C. Rude cites pent-up demand for 1936 and a surge after a warm weekend.
Linn County Abstract reports real estate mortgages and conveyances from April 3 to 9 with a comparison to the prior year. Mortgage totals for the period reach 83 167.00 dollars, while the corresponding week last year recorded 105 528.03 dollars.
A weekly local permit roundup lists numerous building activity items. Entries include new commercial buildings, home repairs, reroofing, additions, and remodels with specified addresses and costs such as 30 Sixteenth Avenue SW for 75 dollars and 109 Third Avenue SE for 45 dollars.
Neon Industries, a Cedar Rapids based neon sign maker in the Miller building at 108 First Street SW, has grown from a small startup three years ago to a leading local firm. The factory occupies 5,000 square feet and employs many skilled workers crafting theater to window signs in gold white red blue and green with strict material quality and guarantees.
A medieval dispute over a psalter sees two monasteries clash over a copied work. The king, upon hearing the case, declared a sweeping decree and ordered the infringing manuscript destroyed along with its calf and herd.
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