Police Chief Urges Switching Control Of Downtown Trains
Surveys by four railroads at the request of Cedar Rapids police show 755 trains used downtown tracks in one week. Chief Vlach cites peak blocks and proposes a centralized yard-to-track control system with a towerman to reduce crossing delays and unify switching across rail lines.
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4Th St
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee, North Western
Rock Island
Illinois Central
First
Eighth Avenues
Gordon Hughes
Traffic Department
Bob Vinch
Milwaukee
North Western
Illneis Central
Fifth
Sixth Avenue
Ilinois Central
Vlach
Western
Union Station
Special Prizes Boost Ad Contest Across 26 Firms
The Gazette ad contest adds 424 dollars in prizes along with 65 dollars in value in extra awards from twenty six participating firms. Judges include Robert F. Yaw, Wallace Lyon, and Pauline Murray. Prizes cover laundry, brooder gear, cash awards, toys, watches, silverware, furniture and more. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday 5 pm with rules for amateurs and one advertiser per sheet.
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The
Gazette
Robert FE. Yaw
Ambro Advertising Agency
Wallace Lyon
W. DD
Troy Laundry
Champlin Hatchery
Killian Company
Morris Plan
Okinow’s
Peoples Savings Bank
Rosenbaum Furniture Company
Security Laboratory
Palm Beach
Syndicate Clothing Company
District Census Heads Assistants And Chief Clerks Confer Here
District census supervisors, their assistants and chief clerks from the twenty-fifth area met Friday in the Cedar Rapids federal building to review plans for population, agricultural and housing censuses. Milo Sedlacek directed the effort as area supervisor with Frank Wallace of Glenwood as assistant supervisor. Attending district heads were Dave Murphy of Dubuque, John A Wallbank of Mount Pleasant, Fred L. Luce of Ottumwa, Daniel C Wolfe of Waterloo, and Stanley T. Comfort of Mason City.
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Twenty-Fifth
Cedar Rapids Federal Building
Milo Sedlacek
Frank Wallace
Glenwood
Dave Murphy
Dubuque
John A Wallbank
Mount Pleasant
Fred L. Luce
Ottumwa
Daniel C Wolfe
Waterloo
Stanley T. Comfort
Mason City
Tips for Contestants at Peoples Savings Bank
Contestants are urged to value service at Peoples Savings Bank, which emphasizes going beyond the minimum banking offerings. The article highlights customer-centered standards and practical guidance for handling accounts and transactions with care.
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Peoples Savings Bank
Morris Plan offers loans for home improvements and more
The Morris Plan advertises loans from 40 to 2500 with no maximum, emphasizing flexible terms and repayment based on character and earning capacity. It notes quick daily service and that taxes due this month do not hinder borrowing for home ventures or other purposes. Smulekoff Furniture promotes 41 years of service and credit options with convenient location and home delivery.
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Morris Plan
Smuulekoff Furniture Company
Smulekoff's
Itl
Third Avenue Bridge
Local Retail Listings Include Stationery and Gifts
Cedar Rapids shops advertise office supplies greeting cards school materials and fountain pens. Stores list Sanford's That most Interesting Blore and contact details for a new mortuary.
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Kodski Bootes
Sanford's
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
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Fifth Avenue
W. G Bowen
H. A Parrish
J H. Johnson
H R. Peters
Iinois Central
C. V Shepherd
National Life Insurance Company of Vermont
New Process Laundry
J. C Penney Company
Rude Auto Company
Firestone
S and W. Tenth Street
Sherwin-Williams
Morris Sanford Company
Aoman
Liebke and Taylor Company, Inc
Smulekoff Furniture Company
Joe Toman
Florist
Deanna Durbin
Wolf's
Armstrong Clothing Company
Eastman Kodak
Hardendorf
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
May Drug Company
Moon Funeral Home
Rules and Information
Siebke and Taylor Company
Joe Siebke
Taylor
Princess Cecelia
Morris
Rca Áles
Luberger
Leonard
Third Avenue
DIAL
Kies
Smulekoff
Keele, Seelezs
Directory of Official “Ad-Rite
Alwaye
Penney CO
Sherwin Williams CO
Third Ave
PINE
Credit Smulzeroes
Sifeem & Taylor Quality Jewelers
Shevitcrn Agency
NEW Trocls
Zoric Dry
Biseest
Third Street
Tord
Mercury
Lincoln
Wyord Tractor
First Street
3Rd Ave
2Nd St
May
Second Street
Champlin
F Ave. NW
Moen Funeral Nome
Armstrong
Nandendorf
Kodaks
3Rm Ave
Joseph Toman
Violist
Local Drug CO
Owen
Second Ave
Ann 10Th Street
Goys
Merchants Nail Bank Bldg
First Avenue NE
Faramount Pharmace Paramount Theater
Bidz
the Peoples Savings Bank
Bee Nergie
Rosenbaum's Furniture Co
Third Ave, SE
Okinow
Diamonds
Mamilton
Elain, Gruen and
Bulova
Second Avenue SF
H. G. Fussell
Oklow's
FL A A
Second Avenue SE
HASKO
Newman's
Newman
Spott Shaw
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Vanity Fair
Good Housekeeping
Lingerle
Segeree Bates
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