Modern Launderers and Cleaners Report Rapid Growth in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids plant at 621 First Avenue E shows rapid expansion after six months of operation. Owners Boynton and Newton add machinery and staff, hire E. E. Sheesley as laundry superintendent, introduce Budget Bundle service, and expand delivery with six trucks and more than 30 employees.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue E
Douglas Boynton
Rockey Newton
E. E. Sheesley
Modern
Moderns
Elmer Kudrle
Jack Davis
Tenth
Country Club Heights
Harry George
Kenwood
Don Switzer
Eddie Prochaska
Tenth Street
Boynton
Newton
First Avenue FE
Thompson
Increase Loaves Of Butternut Bread To 16 Oz At Same Price
Cedar Rapids Bakery manager Paul Fisher announces a 20 percent size increase for Butter Nut and Jumbo bread from 16 to 20 ounces while price remains unchanged. The bakery, citing efficiency and a bumper wheat crop, says the larger loaves offer greater value, with higher food value and longer freshness due to animal fats unbleached flour and milk solids.
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Paul Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Fisher
Plow Shares Get Expert Attention At Iowa Machine Co
As fall plowing begins farmers can bring worn plow shares to the Towa Machine shop at the west end of the Eighth avenue bridge for expert repair. Joe Krupicka, former Joe's Welding owner, now runs the blacksmith shop and specializes in electric acetylene welding and plow blade tempering.
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Iowa
Milroy Horsky
William Paseka
Horsky
Towa
Eighth Avenue Bridge
Joe Krupicka
Joe's
Krupicka
Morris Plan Loans Based on Character and Earning Capacity
The Morris Plan in Cedar Rapids marks 21 years of service using character and earning capacity as credit. Managed by Harry E. Pratt since opening in 1916, it offers amortized loans from 50 to 1500 dollars with flexible repayment options. The Iowa corporation emphasizes moderate rates, known costs, and rebates for early payoff, appealing to workers, professionals, and families financing homes, travel, or education.
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Morris Plan Company
Cedar Rapids
Morris Plan
Harry E. Pratt
Iowa
Linn County Real Estate Conveyances and Mortgages
The Linn County Abstract Company reports 60 conveyances and 21 mortgages for Aug 20 to Aug 26. Mortgage totals reach 48134.50, contrasting with the prior week’s 41 conveyances and 46 mortgages totaling 81226.72.
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Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
Pair Of Pheasants Grow Into Profitable Business
Arthur K. Vincent, superintendent of schools in Walworth Wisconsin, turned a hobby of pheasant rearing into a profitable enterprise. From a pair of birds nine years ago he now farms fifty acres and produces 3000 to 5000 birds yearly for eastern game reserves. He expects a record hatch of 6000 to 8000 from 10000 eggs this season.
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Walworth
Wis
Arthur K. Vincent
Jhas
Ivincent
Vincent
Itorm
Combustion Analyzer Installed At Stemlar Garage
Stemlar garage at Fourth Avenue and Second Street SE announces a new combustion analyzer to improve motor efficiency. The device tests exhaust gas to confirm complete combustion or indicate needed adjustments for smoother operation and gasoline savings. Staff specialize in lubrication for Chrysler brands and offer quick service to motorists visiting the Loop.
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Stemlar
Fourth Avenue
Second Street SE
Chrysler
Plymouth
DeSoto
Dodge
Stemlar’s
First Cablegram Sent London to New York in 1857
The first cablegram was sent from London to New York on August 28, 1857, marking a milestone in transatlantic telecommunication. The event signaled rapid long distance communication between continents and reshaped global news and commerce.
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London
New York
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Sheesley
Prosperite
Rude Auto CO
Automobile Headquarters
THE
J. B. McGladrey Company
Certified Public Accountants
Safe Investments
Scott McIntyre & CO
Second Avenue
Third Street SE
Cedar Rapids Gas CO
Third Street
Iowa Machine Co
Honeymead Products CO
Clinton
Lisbon
Omaha
Twelfth Avenue
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Oar Croar Rapids Ae RE
Service
DIAL
Fifth Street
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway
OWA Machine CO
8Th Ave
Ewound
DAR Rapids Iowa
C & Fox
FOX Garage
Fifteenth Street
MFG. Co., Inc
W. F. Main
Standard Mercantile CO
Appleton Novelty Company
NEW Specialty Company
Third ST. SE
Iowa Mutual Liability
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Hadad Automobile Company
Sixth Street
Second St. SE
W.j. French CO
Third Avenue
Ai ‘Yy
Albert
Dyers & Dry Cleaners
Manchester
Mount Vernon
Anamosa Dial
Structural Glass — Distributors OF Pittsburgh Paint Products
M. Cach Glass CO
2Nd St
Commonwealth Apartment Hotel
Second Avenue SE
Thompson Lat Ee Eee
Morris
Wirst Cresses
Cinder Block & Material CO
Reliable Transit Co
TS Creas
Atoll Ro
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Miliatt
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