Iowa Mutuals Report 22 Per Cent Premium Increase
In the first seven months of 1936 Iowa Mutual and Preferred Class Mutual Insurance report a 22 per cent rise in premium writings versus 1935 with gains in admitted assets. Cedar Rapids offices at 512 Second Ave SE serve the firms joined with Mutual Fire Underwriters. The upturn reflects a sound financial structure and 26 years of service, aided by 800 local agents and 7 traveling reps. Risks are carefully chosen, rate making relies on detailed statistics, and full coverage auto policies use a data driven history for each risk.
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Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Mutual Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue SE
Iowa Mutuals
Mutual Fire Underwriters
Home Office Department
Safety Engineering and Inspection Department
Iowa Mutual
Statistical Department
Iowa Mutuals Adopt Statistical Machines In Insurance Office
Iowa Mutuals use tabulating machines to record data via electrical contact breaks. The system provides accurate experience data across sales underwriting safety and statistical departments as the firm expands its operations in Des Moines. H L Nehls is secretary general manager and 512 Second Avenue SE houses the offices with L S McQuin directing the statistical staff. The paint trade note mentions Vitrolite and fall painting demand as exterior work plans arise.
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Iowa Mutuals
Mutual Insurance Agency
H. L. Nehls
Local permits issued last week for homes and small projects
A week of permits lists numerous residential reroofing projects and garage builds. Notable entries include Charles McDaniel new dwelling and garage at 1066 Daniels street NE, plus remodels by W. H. Lansing and W. Howard Moyer. Projects range from $50 to $3,000 across multiple streets.
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Third Avenue
Stanislaw Dusek
Eighteenth Avenue
H. Fiala
Fifteenth Street
Irvin Dowden
Tenth Street
F. W. Dana
Park Avenue
John M. Lana
Hamilton Street
Ella Hewitt
Twelfth Street
FE. E. Anthony
Fifteenth Avenue
J. A. Parcell
Meadowbrook Drive
S. W. Stookey
Elmhurst Drive
Frank Kotek
Fifth Street
Joseph Buhrman
Home Lumber Company
Sixth Street
W. J.woods
Twenty-second Avenue
Ogden Lumber Company
Thirty-second Street
Steve Varvaris
Twelfth Avenue
Second Avenue SE
Ed Zeman
Third Street
Linn County Real Estate and Mortgage Reports Aug 21 27
The Linn County Abstract reports conveyances and mortgages recorded in Linn County from August 21 to August 27, with a year over year comparison. Conveyances show minimal activity while mortgages total 52 300 for the period, versus 81 226 72 in the corresponding week last year.
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Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
Wortmr
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Insurance firm personnel and structure described
L P Davis leads sales with G H Cockburn as assistant. George J Starman heads underwriting. John Mehigan and R P Lehman are safety engineers. L S McQuin directs statistics and H O Cutler heads accounting. Ray J Mills is general claims manager. W D Ralston runs Mutual Insurance agency. Premium Finance Co operates in the same building to help policyholders budget premiums. Ralph Evans manages the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Davis
G. H. Cockburn
George J. Starman
John Mehegan
R. P. Lehman
L. S. McQuin
H. O. Cutler
Ray J. Mills
W. D. Ralston
Mutual Insurance Agency
Premium Finance Company
Iowa Mutuals
Ralph Evans
Vitrolite Gains Traction as Building Material
Vitrolite glass rises in popularity as a modern building material led by commercial fronts. J. E. Cameron of Standard Glass and Paint, distributor in the area, notes widespread adoption in baths, recreation rooms, and stores. He says this season favors remodeling ahead of the holidays and cites Vitrolite’s fire resistant finish as a key appeal.
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Vitrolite Glass
J. E. Cameron
Standard Glass and Paint Company
Vitrolite
Cameron
Albert's Selects Manchester as New Branch Plant Site
Albert's Cleaners plans a Manchester branch plant at a cost near 3000 dollars to extend rural pickup and delivery in Cedar Rapids area. The expansion targets stronger year so far, with more plants planned in northeast Iowa to improve service and create new jobs this fall.
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Albert’s
Manchester
Albert
Iowa
Rude Auto Sales Gain in August 1936 Report
Perry C. Rude, president, says August 1936 sales are 20 percent ahead of 1935 and notes strong Ford V-8 improvements and continued customer loyalty. The firm, Midwest’s large and old, attributes growth to Ford goodwill and better car design, while FHA loans and local remodeling surge bolster regional commerce and bank activity.
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Rude Auto Company
Perry C. Rude
Midwest
Rude Company
Ford
Mr. Rude
Rude
Kanak
Demand for Loans for Building Work Reported
The United State Bank on 99 Sixteenth Avenue SW shows rising deposits and a steady increase in demand for loans to fund commercial and residential improvements on the southwest side. Frank G. Kanak, the bank’s cashier, says the bank’s community focus reflects activity in the rural area adjoining that city section.
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United State Bank
Sixteenth Avenue
Frank G. Kanak
Special White Cane Aids Blind In Italy
In Italy the white cane with a brown curved handle marks a blind person and signals official status. Blind people receive free opera tickets in Milan and Rome, fare exemptions on streetcars and buses, and a companion is exempt from fares. World War I veterans who are blind may have a soldier as a personal attendant and escort.
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Rome
INS
Iitalian
Italian Union of the Blind
Italy
Milan
la Scala
Royal Opera
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Towa Mutuals
Standard Company
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Safe Investments
Scott McIntyre & CO
Second Avenue
the I. B. McGladrey
Certified Public Accountants
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway
Neon Industries
DIAL
AAA
Cedar Rapids Auto Club Hotel
Montrose
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Lefebure Corporation
Iowa Milling Company
6Th St. NE
General Printing Publications Advertising Printing
Ee Aa
MFG. Co., Inc
Tampers
Rapids IA
Lowa Manufacturing Co
Chdar Rapids
TOWA
16Th Ave
C St. W
Mer. W. D. Ralston
ICE & Fuel Co
St Mile
Sie
Wem Cs
Ave. NE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Davenport
Waterloo
Cartage Contractors
Universal Crusher Company
625Ec Avenue
Dyers & Dry Cleaners
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
C. A. Fox
Fox Garage
Roosevelt
Cadow
Mar
Owa
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Thompson
Bob
Byron
3Rd Ave
Greene Square
Straka Travel Bureau
Higley
Iowa Machine CO
8Th Ave
H. L. Nehis
Mgr. W. D. Ralston
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