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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1937

Page

10

Roosevelt Hotel Completes Its Large Air-Conditioning Program

The Roosevelt Hotel, praised as a leading Midwest hostelry, finished a major air conditioning upgrade using Carrier freon and water systems. Five units provide precise control of temperature and humidity across the Florentine dining room ballroom Piccadilly room and guest areas. Manager William Cadow reports increased business and expects higher patronage as improvements continue.

Roosevelt Hotel Joan Ali William Cadow Cadow Piccadilly

Roosevelt Hotel Modernizes Under Local Ownership

The Roosevelt hotel under Mr Cadow resumes management after six years, adds an artesian well for cold water, and tests it monthly at Iowa labs. Cedar Rapids investors largely fund the upgrades, with policies approved by owners. A separate Iowa Machine Company advertises custom machinery design and broad repair services for industrial and farm equipment.

Cadow University of Iowa Laboratory City Waterworks Laboratory Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Catlow Iowa Machine Company

Gaspe Peninsula Scenic Trip Promoted By Ford Dealer

Rude Auto advertises trips to the Gaspe peninsula in southeastern Canada as an appealing alternative to France for Ford V-8 owners. Perry Rude touts the 550 mile scenic route with French village charm, Atlantic coast, and mountain views, and offers trip details at the Cedar Rapids showroom. The piece also notes a new one stop service station and used car display, plus references to regional ads and a book promotion by Torch Press.

Rude Auto Company Perry Rude France Gaspe Peninsula Canada Atlantic Ocean North Gulf of the St. Lawrence Fourteenth Street First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Sixteenth Avenue United State Bank

Towa Machine Co Adds Equipment To Sharpen Mowers

Towa Machine Co at 47 Eighth Avenue SW purchases new equipment to sharpen lawn mowers. The shop now offers a dedicated mower sharpening service touted as equal to factory standards and plans to further enhance efficiency with updated layout and skilled craftsmen.

Towa Machine Co Towa Machine Company Eq Proert Inca Tewat Machine Company

Modern Launderers And Cleaners Rapid Growth At 621 First Ave

Modern Launderers and Cleaners at 621 First Avenue SE have grown rapidly in four months. Owner Douglas Boynton and Rockey Newton run a busy plant with 29 employees and weekly equipment upgrades. Their Prosperite dry cleaning system boosts the dry cleaning share, signaling expansion pressure.

First Avenue SE Douglas Boynton Rockey Newton

Modern Laundry Proclaims Faster Cleanings and New Solvent

Modern's Prosperite cleaning system uses a costly solvent and faster washing machines cut processing time in half. Cedar Rapids housewives receive economical service from Modern Budget laundry, with many outsourcing all their laundry for extra free days each week. The proprietors invite tours to show modern methods and equipment to attract customers.

Modern Cedar Rapids

Torch Press Publishes Our Rude Forefathers by Louie M Miner

The Torch Press released a prize volume titled Our Rude Forefathers by Louie M Miner. The book quotes and analyzes political verse from the post Revolutionary era of 1783, capturing the mood and thoughts of the period in a readable form.

Torch Press Louie M. Miner England Miss Miner

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