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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1937

Page

33

National Oats Company Expands Office Space Amid Growth

The National Oats company completes an addition along H avenue NE increasing office space by over one third to support the growing L'oate oatmeal facial department. A new entrance on H avenue, walnut paneling, and a high ceiling mark the redesigned manager’s suite.

National Oats Company L’oate Oatmeal ‘Facial H Avenue Sixteenth Street L'oate Department L’oate W. Snowden Chicago R. R. Proctor McKay Construction Company

Questions and Answers on Drainage and Heating in a Bungalow

A reader asks about a malfunctioning Meer drain and its backflow into a cellar. The expert says the drain may be poorly connected to a too high outlet and suggests filling and sealing as a last resort, noting costly work. Another question seeks heat for two bedrooms and a bath. an inexpensive circulating warm air unit heater is recommended as a solution.

Cedar Rapids Men Attend Chicago Concrete Contractors Convention

Three Cedar Rapids men joined a Chicago convention of Concrete Contractors where Frank Klepach was named to a committee to form a permanent national association. Also at the event were Bert Carey Ralph Condo Charles J. Haase C. Y. Carlson and Phillip J. Hoerr. Speakers included Bernard L. Johnson Theodore E. Damm and James W. Cleary.

Cedar Rapids Chicago Frank Klepach Bert Carey Oak Park Ralph Condo Somerville N. J Charles J. Haase Paris C. Y. Carlson Minneapolis Bernard L. Johnson The American Builder Theodore E. Damm Washington, D C FHA James W. Cleary Roche, Williams and Cunningham Klepach Harold L. Spaight Pete Serbousek Cinder Block and Material Company

Better Homes DIRECTORY listing of Lumber and Glass firms

Local directory card lists Hawkeye Lumber and Coal Co. Limback Lumber Co. M. Cach Glass Co. cataloging regional suppliers for home building and improvement projects.

Hawkeye Lumber and Coal Co Limback Lumber Co M. Cach Glass Co

Decorative Hints For Modern Homes

The article notes modern home care tips including paper-towel style furniture polish ready to use by tearing a rag. It discusses evaluating wood types for shelves and cabinets, recommending walnut for stiffness and load bearing, and contrasting with pine chestnut gum-woods and oak. It also suggests adding storage like lingerie boxes and shoe cabinets priced around $1.95.

Closet Cabinets In A Small Bedroom Offer Ample Space

A simple bedroom without a closet can gain tidy storage with painted wood cabinets. Two cabinets mounted side by side against the wall provide ample closet room with poles and hooks for hangers, creating a neat eye appealing corner.

Permits Issued This Week in Local Blog

Hubbard Ice and Fuel company at 406 Third avenue SE remodels commercial space for 300 dollars. Martin's at 215 Third street SE remodels commercial space for 875 dollars. L S McQuinn at 719 Fifteenth street SE resides a dwelling for 169 dollars. Mrs Marian Benner at 1254 Fourth avenue SE remodels dwelling for 240 dollars. Cedar Rapids Gas company at 720 First street SE builds a new garage for 5446 dollars. Harold Spaight at 1939 E avenue NE remodels dwelling for 1000 dollars. A J Barth at 965 Second avenue SW repairs commercial property for 200 dollars. Mrs Gus Dusdicker at 910 F avenue NW remodels dwelling for 200 dollars. Yellow Cab at 312 Fifth avenue SE remodels filling station for 50 dollars. Martin's at 22314 Second avenue SE remodels commercial space for 400 dollars.

A. J. Barth Second Avenue SW Gus Dusdicker F Avenue NW Fifth Avenue SE Martin’s Second Avenue SE

Linn County real estate and mortgage report period

The Linn County Abstract Company reports conveyances and mortgages for Linn County from January 15 to 21. Forty conveyances and sixteen mortgages were recorded this week, totaling 24 620 dollars in mortgages, versus last year’s seven week period with twenty one mortgages totaling 354 975.84 dollars. Scratches on walnut or fumed set furniture can be covered with odine.

Linn County Abstract Company Linn County

Midwinter gardening tips for bulbs and potted plants

The article offers practical January care for dahlias, gladiolus, amaryllis, azaleas, Saintpaulia, English ivy, and tulips. It advises storage moisture control, fresh cuts with sulphur, tool maintenance, watering practices, and light room placement to promote healthy blooms and prevent rot or decline. Red grouse note closes the piece with a zoological aside.

Also Mentioned on This Page

ED Soboda Gypsum Co's GIMCO Reynolds Sheet Rock Douglas Fie Hawkeye Cedar ‘Rapids Better Homes Directory Sanford's, Midland Mortgage Co Morris Sanford Co Montgomery Ward Cinder Block and Material Co Perpetual Savings and Loan Assn Cedar Rapids Fuel W. B. Ives Thompson Photo Crescent Street McKay Brothers Midland ‘Mortgage CO Merchants National Bank M. Cach Second Street McKesson-Churchill Drug Company Real Estate and Mortgage Reports Sanford's Montgomery British Isles San L CO Tenth Street Perpetual Savings & Loan Association Third Street Pocahontas Pier Yam Ariel Stack Meath Hubbard Ice € Fuel CO
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