1935 Gains for Iowa Mutuals Spur 1936 Expansion Plans
The Iowa Mutuals and Mutual Fire Underwriters report rising assets reserves and surpluses as well as increased savings and dividends paid to policy holders. Plans for expansion in 1936 include new states and continued growth under the same management with head offices in the Insurance Building, 512 Second Avenue SE. Cedar Rapids area policyholders exceed 3,200 in Linn County and over 25,750 statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Mutuals and
Mutual Fire Underwriters
Second Avenue SE
Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Compiung
Legal Reserve Mutual Casualty Company
Iowa
Hainais
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mutual Fire
Fine Legal Reserve Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Mutual of
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Linn County
W. D. Ralston
Legal Reserve Mutual
Iowa Mutuals Home Office and Growth in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company the Preferred Class Mutual Insurance Company and the Mutual Fire Underwriters form a Detroit described trio with Cedar Rapids roots. Headquartered since 1913 they now occupy three floors in the Insurance building at 512 Second Avenue SE employing over 75 locals. H L Nehls serves as secretary treasurer and general manager while W D Ralston directs the local department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Reserve Mutual Plan
America
Benjamin Franklin
Tno
Canada
Ralston
Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue SE
Iowa
Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Preferred Class Mutual Insurance Company
Mutual Fire Underwriters
H. L. Nehls
W. D. Ralston
Gasoline Use Rises Over 1934 Figures in First Half 1935
Gasoline consumption for January through June 1935 grew by 305 million 942 thousand gallons compared with the same period in 1934, reflecting a sharp upward trend in fuel use. The higher demand indicates broader economic activity and transportation needs during the period.
Reliable Transit Maintains Service Through Winter
Reliable Transit reports uninterrupted operations through a severe winter with only minimal losses during the blizzard. The Cedar Ropes division shows a 32 percent revenue rise in 1925, freight tonnage up, and twelve new trucks added in the last five months bringing fleet to thirty nine conveyances. H A Smith serves as vice president and general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Transit Company
Avenue NE
Cedar Ropes
H. A. Smith
Linn County Real Estate and Mortgage Transfers Report
Linn County Abstract reports transfers and mortgages Feb 7 to Feb 13 with 22 conveyances and 26 mortgages totaling 538 126 46, compared with the prior week. The week includes a mix of property transfers and mortgage liens across Linn County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
Rapids division offers overnight Cedar Rapids to Chicago service
Reliable Transit runs overnight pick up and delivery from Cedar Rapids to Chicago and return. It lists offices in Waterloo Des Moines and Davenport Iowa and Milwaukee. Cedar Rapids employs twenty three local men at the office.
Mardi Gras Draws Local Travelers To Warmer Clime
Bitterly cold weather pushes locals toward warmer escapes with New Orleans Mardi Gras drawing the most attention. Straka Travel Bureau in Des Moines reports many book trips to the event and other warm destinations including West Indies, Alaska, and Mexico. Early bookings advised for Europe and Mexico air tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louis Straka
Straka Travel Bureau
Higley
Northers
Iowa
Mandi Gras
Straka Bureau
West Indies
Steka
Straka
Europe
Atlantic
Sweka
Stwekas
Mexico
Foreign Markets Absorb 13.6 Percent of U.S. Vehicle Output
Foreign markets took 13.6 percent of all motor vehicles produced in the United States in the previous year. The share reflects demand abroad for American cars and trucks amid evolving trade patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local permits issued in the last week
George Muller remodels a dwelling at 1601 K avenue NE for 170 dollars. Thomas E McEvoy remodels a dwelling at 1007 1013 Third avenue SE for 3700 dollars and a garage at 1007 Third avenue SE for 300 dollars. Charles Benesh remodels a dwelling at 112 Sixteenth street SE for 30 dollars. Ethel M F Haught at 1744 A avenue NE remodels a dwelling for 1600 dollars. H P De Marah repairs a dwelling at 305 S Mount Vernon road SE for 500 dollars. H T Pearsons at 1002 First avenue E builds a commercial building valued at 1 dollar. Mrs Mary Novak repairs a commercial building at 121 Fourteenth avenue SE for 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Muller
K Avenue
Thomas E. McEvoy
Third Avenue
Charles Benesh
Sixteenth Street
Ethel MF. Haught
A Avenue
H P. de Marah
Vernon Road
H. T. Pearsons
First Avenue E
Mary Novak
Fourteenth Avenue
Lefebvre introduces Nu-Flex loose leaf system in 1935 lineup
Cedar Rapids firm Lefebvre Corp unveils Nu-Flex loose-leaf bookkeeping system for small to mid-size firms. New fire resistant posting cabinet on wheels with a withdrawn tray and integrated filing drawer boosts on desk efficiency. Equipment marketed nationwide and exported to England amid US business recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Nation
Lefebvre Cormoration
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue E
Lefebvre Company
United States
England
Iowa Milling Co Pioneered Soybean Crushing in Midwest
The Iowa Milling company at 412 Sixth street NE pioneered soybean crushing in 1929. Since then capacity has quintupled and annual bean use reached 750000 bushels in 1935. The firm, a partnership of Joe Sinaiko and Max Albert, operates year round and also handles flax crushing and feed mixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Milling Company
Sixth Street
Midwest
Joe Sinaiko
Max Albert
Kansas broomcorn yield tops 53000 tons in 1935 record
Kansas harvest reached more than 53 000 tons in 1935, the largest broomcorn crop since 1932, signaling a rebound after years of low yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
December retail sales show nationwide rise and regional gains
The Credit World reports December retail sales up across the country with a 13.3 percent average credit sales increase in 95 cities and a 7.2 percent rise in collections across 75 cities. Pampa Texas shows a 45 percent collection surge while Rapid City South Carolina records a 5 percent decrease. The North Carolina weaving industry is being promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
the Credit World
National Retail Credit Association
The
Pampa
Tex
el Centro
Calif
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Rapid City
S. C
North Carolina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Mutuals
Mutual Plan
Towa “Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Mutual Insurance Compouny
Des
Rude Auto Company
Second Avenue
Safe Investments
Scott McIntyre & CO
Third Street
J.B. McGladrey
Certified Public Accountants
Socal Security
Aerchants National
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway
Neon Industries
First Avenue NW
DIAL
Russele
Railway & Motor Bus Guide
Cedar Rapids Gas CO
Pitone
I. L. Nehls
Mer. W. PD. Ralston
Reliable Transit
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Lefebure
Flex
Lefebure Corporation
First Avenue
TILAK
Laurance Press CO
First Street
Iowa” Line
Crushers
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids Auto Club Hotel
Montrose
Iowa Machine CO
8Th Ave
Third Avenue SE
W. J. French CO
Albert
Dyers & Dry Cleaners
United State
Iith Ave
St. Sir Cedar Rapids
Inwa
Bank Dial
Seta
Higley Building
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Roosevelt
WM. S. Cadow
Mer
Terior
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Iowa Milling Co
Universal Crusher Company
C Avenue NW
Boptens
Feveeht
Males
Reliable Transit Co
Sida Tr
Trdar Hapide
Chicago
Mailwaukes
Moines
Dasenport
6Th St. NE
Ransfer
Cartage Contractors
Fifth Street
Ice & Fuel Oil Co
C. H. Champlin
U. S
E Ave. NW
MFG. Co., Inc
Tampers
Fox Garage
Fifteenth Street
Conservtion of Property
National Safety Movement
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