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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1942

Page

29

Chick Bed Gains Rapid Uptake Across Middle West

Cedar Rapids company markets Chick Bed litter a mineral fossil of desert origin. Reports from Iowa Indiana Ohio and Arkansas confirm fast expansion with carloads shipped and growers praising dry beds absorbent odor control and maintained heat for healthy chicks.

Middlewest Chick Bed Company Cedar Rapids Ohio Iowa Indiana Missouri Arkansas Minnesota South Dakota Kansas Nevada United States Chick Bed Bupane Gas Company Bupane Fernley Nev Decatur Ind Henry Yake

Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Known for Convenience and Service

The Roosevelt hotel and its manager William S. Cattlow symbolize convenience, service and aristocracy in the community. Guests are served by Chef Jacques Army with excellent foods while banquet rooms are offered at no extra charge and rooms feature quality furnishings and housekeeping.

Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Roosevelt William S. Catlow Jacques Army

Mitvalsky's Fur Styles For Spring Wear In Cedar Rapids

Mitvalsky's displays spring fur fashions in Cedar Rapids at 425 Second Street SE. The shop offers silver fox chokers jackets and coats in skins such as skunk opossum red fox mouton lamb civet silver fox mink and caracal. The firm emphasizes quality workmanship and ready samples from its own factory with inventory across many states.

Mitvalsky Cedar Rapids Second Street Mitvalsky’s

Coat storage promises safer fur preservation

Mitvalsky's runs four large storage vaults with space for 25 000 coats and an electric air cooling system to keep coats cool during summer. Call Mitvalsky's soon to have your coat called for and stored, extending its life and saving money with a larger selection.

Mitvalsky Mitralsky’s

Splash Block New Product from Cedar Rapids Block Co

The Cedar Rapids Block Company introduces a 4 by 12 by 36 inch splash block with a central gutter to drain water away from buildings. Concrete and steel reinforced, it meets many building specs including federal housing guidelines and helps prevent damp basements. The unit is stocked and requires no special installation.

Cedar Rapids Block Company Federal Housing Administration

Local Builders Firms Name In Construction Group

Builders Material Inc King’s Crown Plaster and Cedar Rapids Block Company form a joint construction group. The collaboration combines material supply plastering and block services for regional projects. No specific project details are provided in the fragment.

Builders Material, Inc King’s Crown Plaster Company The Cedar Rapids Block Company

Farmer Saves Corn By Feeding Vitamo Hogs Show Big Gains

Keota farmer Frank Pulver reports using Vitamo 40 percent hog balancer to feed his hogs. Hogs sold at six and a half months averaged 243 pounds, with less corn needed. Vitamo claims cut corn use by up to 50 percent when paired with home grown grain. Iowa Milling has produced Vitamo concentrates for over 20 years, but current salesmen cannot call at farms.

Frank Pulver Keota Pulver Vitamo Iowa Milling Company

Popularity of Wood on the Upswing Due to War Priorities

A Chicago survey at Merchantile Mart finds wood replacing rubber and steel in many wartime products. Pencils now use wood ferrules, wooden screws and pegs replace brass and steel, bicycle pedals use maple and hickory, and wood substitutes plastic in defense items like bottle stoppers wheels and handles. If the war continues more wood goods such as salt cellars platters and book ends will appear in homes.

Chicago Merchantile Mart

Stemlar Approves Price Ceiling on Used Auto Tires

Stemlar agrees with Henderson on the March 16 price ceiling for used tires. He says it aligns with fair-dealing, opposes price gouging, and notes Stemlar’s policy uses new parts unless requested, with prices set to reflect value. The station offers automatic checks, 24 hour service, and central Loop location for motorists.

Sid Stemlar Stemlar Second Street Henderson Stemlar’s Loop Stemlar's

Modern Gas Range Means Better Food

Mrs. Emma Miles of the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric company argues that bad food habits and improper preparation feed high unsatisfactory diet rates. She says many cooks rely on obsolete ranges, overestimating the stove's importance to cooking. A modern gas range like the Roper or Magic Chef offers a wiser, lasting improvement.

United States Emma Miles Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company Roper

Modern gas ranges offer healthier, cheaper cooking

Nutrition experts advocate wise food choices and proper cooking to retain nutrients. Modern gas ranges from Roper and Magic Chef reduce fuel use and water, with non smoke broiling praised as healthful. The Roper and Magic Chef models are available at reasonable prices with convenient delivery terms.

Roper

Russell's Velvet Ice Cream Gains Nutritious Dessert Status

Government nutrition pushes healthier foods boosting demand for Russell's Velvet ice cream. Mothers cite health benefits and delicious velvet richness, making it a favorite among children and adults. Stores and eateries increasingly offer it. ask for Russell's Velvet ice cream at local spots and at home.

America Russell

Morris Plan Loan Releasing Frozen Credit Guides Relief

An article promotes Morris Plan as a solution to released frozen funds from taxes and expenses. It describes Cedar Rapids Morris Plan Company backing by over 25 years of experience in loans based on character. Merchants gain immediate payment of overdue accounts and borrowers consolidate obligations with one payment each payday.

Morris Plan Morris Plan Company Cedar Rapids

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