Russell's Velvet Ice Cream A Symbol Of Goodness In Dessert
Russell's Velvet ice cream near Cedar Rapids has operated 41 years under Ben B. Russell. The plant processes 2,000 gallons daily with 18 delivery trucks and 30 flavors including Romance. Branches in Marengo and Belle Plaine distribute to dealers within 75 miles. The article notes dairy month and local sourcing from Iowa farms.
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Russell
America
Ben B. Russell
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ing
Russell's
Russell Oo
Cedar Rapat
E Avenue NW
Marengo
Belle Plaine
Russell’s
Inter Ocean Urges Builders To Follow Construction Rules
Inter Ocean Reinsurance Company officials urge Iowa builders to study minimum dwelling construction requirements. The guidance notes diagonal wood sheathing and braces at external corners set into studs at about 45 degrees to improve framing.
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Inter-Ocean
Aee
Iowa
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Second Avenue SE
Fox Urges Added Car Care Amid Wartime Import Limits
A 1942 note warns that reduced new car production due to national defense may force longer use of existing vehicles. Drivers are urged to keep cars in top condition via regular checkups at the CA Fox garage. Subtle misadjustments can lower efficiency and lead to serious defects, especially with long planned trips.
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Fox
National Defense
C. A. Fox
Fifteenth Street
Bupane Gas Clean Economical Fuel For Households
Bupane gas provides a clean economical modern cooking fuel popular with housewives in city and country. The Bupane range promises vitamins preserved and easy cleaning with porcelain enamel and thermally controlled ovens. Headquarters are at 96 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids with Otto A Kohl among the company team and 700 Bupane dealers in Iowa and surrounding states.
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Bupane Gas Company
B Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids
Otto A. Kohl
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Paint Co Praises Polmer-ik Linseed Oil Quality
Cedar Rapids Paint Co cites Polmer-ik raw and boiled linseed oil as fortified with 10 percent polymerized oil. The process yields better drying, luster, and durability in paints. Shipments from Cedar Rapids to Chicago depart at 7 p.m. for 4 a.m. delivery, with new pickup trucks to speed service. Hawkeye lines provide refrigerated transport for perishables, boasting a nine year safety record and no driver injuries. Nine-year anniversary picnic held at Camp Wapello.
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Cedar Rapids Paint Co
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Eas Town
Chicago
Hawkeye
Hawkeye Express
Camp Wapeley
Hawkeye Motor Express Marks Ninth Anniversary
On June 2 Hawkeye Motor Express at 219 Ninth Avenue SE celebrates nine years in business. The Cedar Rapids company has grown from one unit with three employees to 26 units and 35 staff. Officers include Hugh DeWees president and general manager R C White vice president S A DeWees secretary and C A Farr office and traffic manager. The firm is known for safety service and dependability and offers fast, dependable service.
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Hawkeye Motor Express
Ninth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Hugh DeWees
R. C. White
S. A. DeWees
C. A. Farr
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Fox Garage
United Motor Service
Skelly Oil Company
Equitable Life OF
Oscar A. Anderson
Natl. Bank
Fuel Oil Service
Super Service Oil Company
Tenth Street
Third Street
NEON
Auto Electric Shop
W. L. Chandler
Seventh St
Money Peecies
Ewe Trent
Chrysler
Airtemp
Dial
3Rd Ave
EA Perry
Calder’s van & Storage Co., Inc
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The
Iowa Milling CO
Mount Vernon
Ambro Advertising Agency, Inc
Dows Building
Thompson
DE Soto
Plymouth
Wagner Motor Co
Second Ave
Ance Policies
Fell Legal Reserve Company
Cedar Rapids Block Co
Iit
15Th St. NE
Motor Express
2Nd Ave. SE
Morris
Firet
Electrolux
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Glass Pittsburgh Paint Products
St. SE
Seiberling
Adva Ee
White
Farmers Supply CO
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