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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1940
Page
25
A detailed survey of Master Tire And Treading at 207 Second Avenue SW outlines a complete modern recapping operation. It describes factory trained staff, strict inspection, true buffing, use of quality materials, hydraulic mold equipment, and scientifically engineered tread designs aimed at safety, traction, and long wear at lower costs.
The Nesper Sign and Neon Company, organized in 1922, serves Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa with neon signs and repairs within a 60 mile radius. The shop, now at 212 Fifth Street SE next to The Gazette, offers free estimates, color sketches, and a full range of sign construction and repair services backed by bonding and insurance.
Towa Mutual Liability Insurance plans its Minneapolis convention at the Curtis hotel on April 17 drawing over 175 agents from its northern territory. S. E. Coquillette of Merchants National Bank will speak at the noon luncheon, with Tom Collins of the Kansas City Journal at the evening banquet. Executives from Cedar Rapids will attend.
Ray J. Mills as general manager leads a convention with Harry Dur ham George Starman Larry Dutton and G W Hopkins conducting panel discussions with company agents about their departments. An educational program plus an entertaining finale will close the one day event.
The Morris Plan offers attractive rates for both new cars at 5 percent and used cars under three years old with flexible terms. Loans are often secured by two co makers and can be paid monthly, semi monthly or weekly, with options for lower charges via thrift certificates or policies.
A garden brick walk over sand may bulge. use a concrete slab to prevent buckling. If porch posts rot at the base they can be cut back and replaced with elevated masonry or concrete supports. Weather stripping is not necessary if millwork is correctly fitted and unwarped.
Builders and erectors are adopting concrete blocks for basement walls because the large 8 by 16 by 40 inch blocks save money. Blocks are manufactured under vibration and steam cured at the Cedar Rapids Block company plant, delivering durable, attractive walls with minimal decoration.
Laurence Martin of Blairstown says Vitamo pig meal and Vitamo 40 per cent hog balancer deliver strong results. He fed full rations after four months and notes heavier pigs. Vitamo offers lower prices and a money back guarantee through Iowa Milling Cedar Rapids, marketed by local dealers plus livestock dairy and poultry lines.
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