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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1935
Page
11
The United State Bank reports a stronger condition with Dec 31 1934 figures showing deposits at 478978.04 up from 428575.04 on Oct 17 and a rise since June 1933. Loans securities and reserves increased and farm business boosted customer numbers and savings accounts.
Walter F. Grady of Dun and Bradstreet reports retail sales near a year ago with some 5 to 10 percent gains in apparel and food lines. Manufacturing shows better overall activity and more employment hours, with four to six weeks of orders on hand in some sectors. Early year estimates suggest 1934 business much improved over 1933, with cash transactions rising in retail and some wholesale lines.
Building permits issued to Farmers Implement company for a commercial repair at 528 First Street SE valued at 100 dollars. Mrs Libbie Jesina reroof at 1938 Park Avenue SE valued at 175 dollars. Van Meter company remodel at 526 Fourth Avenue SE valued at 70 dollars.
Welch-Cook-Beals wholesales dry goods firm reports a splendid increase in volume in 1934 and an optimistic 1935 outlook. President A Beals told salesmen who attended the semi annual meeting in Iowa and nearby states that opportunities exist in all territories. Breakout sessions on every floor detailed department merchandise.
Executives presented display assortments for 1935 while luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt preceded a general session. A review of 1934 and plans for 1935 were outlined by company executives during the afternoon.
Property deeds list transfers including Louise Kelley admx to Mary Fern Matheny admx for 121% acres in section 18 83 7. Secrist referee to Boland ne nw and n se nw section 22 84 5 for $4 000. Linn County tax deed to H J Cousins multiple fractions in section 29 86 5 for $25.32. Chadima to Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co 0 1 0 0. Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co to Chadimas 1. Carbee to Henry C and Florence K Carbee lots 7 8 and silots 5 6 block 2 Van Houten and Co s add Springville for $1. Elson executors deed 5 6 of e5 nw se and others in 84-8 for $20 035.83. Veda L Jackson to Francis Huff wd northwest and lot 34 block 30 Greenes 2 add Cedar Rapids for $1. C R Life Ins Co to E W Clark wd se 40 ft lot 3 blk 4 orig Ce at Rapids for $1. J H Peck to Charles Hale qcd nw 44 lot 4 Murray 3 add Cedar Rapids for $1. Given to remove cloud from title.
Cedar Rapids reports a warm reception for the 1935 Dodge as Ben Handler of Handler Motor, successor to Makibben, notes early deliveries. The formal opening occurred Saturday and new models feature a high compression Red Ram engine, Synchro front suspension, vented clutch, Synchro Shift, stronger brakes, and automatic control features, plus redesigned interiors with greater space and better ventilation.
Reliance Manufacturing Company at 1016 Second Avenue SW Oregon Washington Montana makes and regrounds cylinders for Milwaukee gas electric rail motors. Since 1919 Paul B and Marvin B Gard lead a plant known for precise work including pistons pins rings and bearing parts for tractors and road maintenance gear. Milk snakes feed on quail and pheasant eggs in ground nests.
Twenty five local retail stores are classified in the furniture and household groups by the United States department of commerce retail census for 1933. This group of stores had net sales of $704,000 in 1933 with 107 full time em ployes and a combined payroll of $120,000. Furniture stores comprised the largest portion of the group. Nine of these were listed with net sales of $436,000, fifty five full time employes and a payroll for 1933 of $120,000. Others in the household group included nine household appliance stores, three establishments dealing in other homeware, and four radio stores.
The forecast predicts high energy and initiative for major projects with rapid activity and some stress in securing support. Those born under this sign may gain opportunities to push key ventures though finance may need boosting. A child born today would be energetic and resourceful, likely achieving success, with Israel Putnam noted as a notable nativity.
In Miles City Montana USDA records show Custer County produced only 80 bushels of wheat while the government paid $23,577 for 85 percent of the wheat that was not raised. Drought and AAA cutbacks produced the county’s lowest wheat era on record.
Iowa Machine Co at 40 Eighth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids readies for spring work during a midwinter lull. Established in 1928 by M. Horsky and W. Paseka the firm is Cedar Rapids largest job machinist and a major eastern Iowa shop. It covers 8100 square feet offers day and night service and operates a company truck for city calls. The business repairs maintains industrial equipment and resells reconditioned motors. The brain of an elephant is no larger than that of a man.
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