Colonial Baking Company Honors Men in Armed Forces
The Colonial Baking Company salutes eleven employees who joined the U S fighting forces over the last year and a half. Names include James Mudge Karl Smith LaVerne Miller Donald Johnson Lamir Kouba Orton Gralund James Green Fred Welsh Frank Jennings Larry Grady and George Hoffner. Mudge first entered service March 1941 at Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming with the coast artillery.
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Colonial Baking Company
Uncle Sam
Cedar Rapids
Colonial Company
James Mudge
Karl Smith
LaVerne Miller
Donald Johnson
Lamir Kouba
Orton Gralund
James Green
Fred Welsh
Frank Jennings
Larry Grady
George Hoffner
Sergt. Mudge
Army
Fort Francis E. Warren
Wyo
Colonial
Mudge
Coast Artillery
Smith
Fort Miles
Del
Modern Corner Windows Need Tricky Touch
Corner windows bring extra light and ventilation yet pose decorative challenges. Low bookcases at right angles solve this by keeping the view clear while holding two rows of books and offering space on top for plants and knick knacks. Pair sectional sofas with a corner table for a sunlit, dramatic seating area.
Rearrangement May Make Home Brighter
A home makeover idea suggests moving furniture and pictures to suit seasonal activities. Reposition frequent seating near the fireplace and consider bright wall prints to refresh a room at little cost.
Alcoves Add Charm to Homes with Cozy Nooks
Small alcoves bring quaintness and character to living spaces, offering intimate nooks and design appeal that enhance room flow and style.
Better Styling for Durable Fiber Rugs
Home makers replace wool with lighter American made fibers. In recent years rug makers have improved styling and coloring to fit any room. Durable fibers suit boys rooms game rooms nurseries and other high wear spaces.
Insurance Plans For Independent Women In Iowa
The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa offers policies and annuities to provide retirement income emergencies and protection against premature death for independent women. Local agents Byron A. Barlow Ray Vernimont Byron K. Anderson A. A. Schenken C. J. Lee serve Linn County and surrounding areas including Cedar Rapids Marion Williamsburg.
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Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa
Equitable of Iowa
Oscar A. Anderson General Agency
Linn County
Byron A. Barlow
Ray Vernimont
Byron K. Anderson
Cedar Rapids
A. A. Schenken
Marion
Iowa County
C. J. Lee
Williamsburg
Chick Bed Boosts Poultry Production Across Regions
Wartime poultry drive pushes use of Chick Bed litter claimed to improve chick health and growth. The Bupane Gas company markets the product with testimonials from a major New Jersey hatchery and various state locations. It emphasizes prevention of disease and wartime demand for higher egg and chick output.
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Bupane Gas Company
B Avenue NE
New Jersey
Decatur
Ind
Sycamore
Ohio
Fayetteville
Ark
Columbia
Elgin
Ill
la Crosse
Wis
Middlebury
Glen Haven
Rossville
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Reno
New
Let Fox Garage Ready Car for Winter Driving
Iowa warns of a long cold snap and urges immediate winterizing of cars at C. A. Fox garage 109 Fifteenth Street NE. Fox emphasizes lighter winter oils, anti freeze radiator fill, lubrication checks, and transmission care to prevent costly repairs during the coming season.
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Iowa
C. A. Fox
Fifteenth Street
Fox
Native Woods Dominate Bedroom Furniture Sales
A survey by stores in the National Retail Furniture association shows American walnut at 45.2 percent of sales, mahogany 20 percent, and maple 19.2 percent. Native woods thus total nearly two thirds of bedrooms sold.
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America
National Retail Furniture Association
North America
Pepsi-Cola Big Bottle Offers Value During War Time
Ad highlights a twelve ounce Pepsi-Cola bottle for a nickel in wartime rationing, praising the large bottle design and the taste. It notes William Tehel Bottling Company at 400 Sixth Avenue SE maintains modern bottling lines for Pepsi-Cola Hi-Boy drinks and other beverages, and lists Schmidt's City Club beer as a distributor product.
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Pepsi-Cola
William Tehel Company
Russell's Velvet Ice Cream Finishing touch for meals
Velvet ice cream is promoted as a tasty finishing dessert for family dinners and special occasions. It highlights Iowa cream as a healthful ingredient, claims energy boost and nourishment, and invites orders via 4743 or office contact at 210 Avenue NW.
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Russell
Iowa
E Avenue NW
Russell's Velvet Ice Cream Promoted in Local Ad
Inquiries about Russell's many ice creams and services are welcomed. You may purchase Russell's Velvet ice cream at your favorite grocery or drug store. Remember, Russell's ice cream it's pure that's sure.
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Russell
Ruth Cook Featured In Piccadilly Room At Roosevelt
Ruth Cook a Des Moines native and pianist singer headlines the Piccadilly room at the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids. Known as The Princess by her Des Moines orchestra, she offers a versatile contralto with swing semi-classical ballads and boogie-woogie plus patriotic numbers during her nearly two week run.
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Ruth Cook
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Piccadilly
Miss Cook
Des Moines
Wisconsin
Chi- Caeo
Omaha
Minneapolis
Princess
Piccadilly Room
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