Reliable Transit predicts freight rise under new federal rules
H A Smith of Reliable Transit forecasts a record year for 1936 as a result of a federal regulation requiring published motor freight tariffs. The Cedar Rapids based firm operates routes from Chicago to Des Moines and other Iowa cities with door to door service and strong insurance guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Reliable Transit Company
Reliable
Chicago
Smith
The
Milwaukee
Davenport
Des Moines
Waterloo
Mason City
Iowa
Universal Carloading Company
New York
United States
Reliable Transit Expands Fleet and Service in 1935
The Reliable Transit Well-Equipped Here division shows a 32 percent rise in 1935 after a 1934 tonnage gain. In five months the company added twelve trucks, including five road trucks in January and February, bringing the fleet to thirty-nine vehicles.
Redhead Roundup Planned at Taft-Nel Scotts Fair
Redheads will be at a premium June 21 and 22 at Toledo Oregon as Taft-Nel scott hosts the annual Redhead Roundup to locate the reddest hair in the state.
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Toledo
Ore
INS
Taft-Nelscott
Oregon
Soybean Meal Offers Economic Advantage Over Whole Beans
Iowa Milling officials claim soybean meal yields higher feeding value than whole beans based on Ohio Experiment Station and Institute of American Meat Packers tests. They note meal from a ton of soybeans provides higher value for dry lot and pasture feeding, while oil in beans risks soft pork. meal also serves as a protein supplement with tankage. The firm offers to process soybeans free of charge in exchange for the oil extracted, arguing farmers can profit by swapping beans for meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sinaiko
Max Albert
Iowa Milling Company
Sixth Street
Ohio Experiment Station
Institute of American Meat Packers
Iowa Milling
Ohio Station
Iowa Station
Laurance Press Champions New Office Equipment Display
Laurance Press announces a campaign highlighting its steel office furniture filing equipment and related gear. Greer McCrory joins as sales lead after a training visit to Youngstown. A new display room at 400 First Street SE showcases the expanded lines, touted as the region’s most complete. The firm will continue printing services for advertisers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurance Press Company
Greer McCrory
Coe College
General Fire-proofing Company
Youngstown
400
First Street
Snow Plow Output Registers Record At LaPlant Choate
The La Plant Choate Manufacturing Company reports the largest snow plow production in its 25 year history with a 200 percent sales gain over 1934-35. The plant employs about 300 local workers as output shifts to excavating and dirt moving equipment for spring demand. Prospects for a brisk season in road construction gear look favorable.
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la Plant
Choate Manufacturing Company
Wisconsin University culls hundreds of chicks in disease studies
University of Wisconsin conducts annual experiments on poultry diseases that involve the euthanization of hundreds of baby chicks. The program aims to uncover disease mechanisms and improve poultry health through controlled testing.
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University of Wisconsin
Local permits issued for home and commercial work last week
Frank Popelka remodels dwelling at 1706 Eighth street NW for 100 dollars. John Breslin remodels dwelling at 356 Twenty-seventh avenue SW for 100 dollars. Lawrence LaVelle builds new dwelling at 1260 Eighth avenue SW for 800 dollars. R. S. McIntyre adds new dwelling and garage at 2111 E avenue NE for 3850 and 150 dollars. Petersen Baking adds to commercial building at 318 Sixth avenue SE for 35948 dollars. Sam Estes reroofs dwelling at 702 Third avenue SW for 100 dollars. Others include remodels and reroofs across multiple streets and neighborhoods with varying costs.
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Frank Popelka
Eighth Street
John Breslin
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Lawrence LaVelle
Eightenth Avenue
Ben Russell
Third Street
R. S. McIntyre
E Avenue
J. C. Thoman
Fourth Avenue
Petersen Baking Company
Sixth Avenue
Walter Maciejewsky
C Avenue
Matt Fisk
M Avenue NW
Sam Estes
Third Avenue
E. E. Wagner
G Avenue
Farmers’ Implement Company
Pope
First Street
Lena Parks
Daniels Street
David Haddad
Fourth Street
Joe Sindelar
Twelfth Avenue
G. F. Allison
Second Street
Joseph Hradek
Twenty-sixth Street
Frank Nissen
Twelfth Street
Milo Nemecek
Bever Avenue
Ethel Freeman
Walter Clauson
First Avenue
Linn County Real Estate and Mortgage Reports Week Summary
Conveyances and mortgages recorded in Linn County from March 13 to 19 are reported by Linn County Abstract. Mortgage totals show $68,596.00 for this week versus $68,704.57 in the corresponding week last month.
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Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
Paso Fico Oy
Chravovences Ss
Kao Eee
Wanderers Ridden Through La Crosse on Rails
About 50 000 wanderers rode the rods through La Crosse Wisconsin during four months ending in November, an estimate reported.
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la Crosse
Wis
Credit Sales Gain in February Across Cedar Rapids Area
Credit activity in Cedar Rapids rose about 6 percent in February 1936 from February 1935, though harsh weather cut early month business. National Retail Credit data show 53 of 75 cities posted rising collections with Fort Lauderdale leading at 25.1 percent. overall city average up 3.3 percent.
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Cedar Rapids
R. E. Walker
Walker
National Retail Credit Association
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Columbus
Neb
Huron
S. C
Burley
Idaho
Photography Vital Medium For Use In Advertising Appeal
Verne Thompson proprietor of Thompson's studio at 1245 Second Avenue SE notes photography's value in advertising. His studio is rising as a leading commercial photographer in the city due to study of photography's role in promotion and its impact on promotional efforts.
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Thompson
Verne Thompson
Second Avenue SE
Thompson’s
Closed cars dominate U S and Canada auto production
Closed cars represent 98.8 percent of all passenger automobiles produced in the United States and Canada.
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United States
Canada
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Reliable Transit
Public
America
Gustavus Myers
P. T. Cherington
Graduate School of Business Administration
Harvard University
Russia
Italy
Germany
A. R. Horr
P. B. Sears
I. I. Marshak
Mme
Tatiana Tchernavin
New
Masaryk
Karel Capek
Czechoslovakia
Bernard Shaw
H. G. Wells
D. H. Lawrence
John Galsworthy
Margaret Kennedy
Rude Auto CO
Ile
Lincoln Zephyr
Safe Investments
Scott McIntyre & CO
Second Avenue
J. B. McGladrey
Certified Public Accountants
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway
Neon Industries
First Avenue NW
DIAL
Lefebure Corporation
Broulie Bros
St. SE
Laurance Press CO
Laurance Press
LaPlant Choate
Iowa” Line
Crushers
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Universal
Crusher
C Avenue NW
TPN A Glass & Paint Ca
2Nd Ave. SE
Biolithe Oe
PSH
Cine
Milwaukee, Des
Iowa Machine CO
8Th Ave
Cartage Contractors
Fifth Street
AAA
Cedar Rapids Auto Club Hotel
Montrose
Ness
Frank
United State Bank
16Th Ave
C St
DEPEK
H. L. Nehls
Mer. W. D. Ralston
Russell’s Railway & Motor Bus Guide
Cedar Rapids Gas CO
Albert
Dyers & Dry Cleaners
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Kubias
First
CIAL
Corbin Builders Hardware
Roosevelt
Cadow
Mer
Arate
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Motor Company
2Nd Ave
Ice & Fuel Oil Co
C. H. Champlin
U. S
E Ave. NW
Ghoate
MFG. Co., Inc
Tampers
Fox Garage
Fifteenth Street
Reliable Transit Co
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