Close Bidding Dominates State Building Contracts
Keen competition among contractors keeps bids tightly grouped on state projects. Officials note prices for Mount Pleasant insane hospital and Oakdale sanatorium work vary by only about one thousand dollars, with several bids within tight margins. The trend suggests material costs are quoted evenly, while overhead and profit remain the main differentiators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control and Board of Education
Heny J. Liebbe
Mount Pleasant State Insane Hospital
C C. Larsen
Council Bluffs
Klinger Construction Company
Sioux City
Thompson and Sons of
Ames
Liebbe
Oakdale
Max Mildenstein
Cedar Rapids
Tapager Construction Company
Albert Lea
Minn
Iowa Medical Laboratory
Iowa City
Ettel and Franz Company
St. Paul Teachers College
Board of Contin
Lireline
Taebbe
Liebhe
Ican
Mildenstein Erects Store For Kresges
A new store building by Mildenstein is scheduled for completion near the Kresges group. The site plan shows a modern brick storefront with adjacent parking and pedestrian access. Local residents expect the opening to boost nearby commerce and job prospects.
Linn County Real Estate Mortgages and Conveyances Report
The Linn County Abstract Company's weekly report covers mortgages and conveyances recorded from October 15 to October 21. It lists 9 conveyances and 37 mortgages for the period, with total mortgage value $40,525. Last year in the same week there were 9 conveyances and 37 mortgages totaling $162,139.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Abstract Company
Galoshes Shelf Adds Fe Comfort for Coat Closet
A furniture note describes a galoshes shelf attached to the back of a coat closet, offering a convenient space for footwear and gear. The piece will be built with a tie to the wall and installed in a standard room. The house at 1726 Seventh Avenue SE is rented by Dye Cars Fitch, with Mr Fetrell moving in from Chicago and to take possession October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitch Footed
We Elethical Engineers Equipement Company
Seventh Avemice SE
John Jo Wagner
Tat and
Wagner Receivier
Fetrell
Chargo
Rediiter Covers Hidden Flaws Behind Heating Control
A fragment describes concealed issues in home heating systems. It alleges that certain controls undermine efficiency, with some units designed to waste power rather than regulate heat. The text suggests deceptive design impacts on energy use.
Cheerful Basement Recreation Room Built From Old Cellar
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heinze convert a former cellar into a bright basement game room and community center at 725 First Avenue W. Assisted by John Powell, they poured cement walls and floor, installed an oil furnace, and created areas for dining, laundry, and a lively play space with archery, ninepins, games, and classroom use by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heinze
First Avenue
John Powell
Heinze
Heinzes
First Baptist Church
Waltonians
Ten Commandments For Modern Kitchen
A home modernization authority lists ten commandments for a modern kitchen. They emphasize modern equipment hot water efficient layout comfortable working heights ample storage good lighting scientific ventilation sanitary surfaces compact work areas and harmonious decorative treatment.
Penningroth Speaks at Cedar Rapids Real Estate Luncheon
Charles Penningroth attorney will discuss the proposed bus franchise at the Cedar Rapids Real Estate board luncheon to be held Monday at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penningroth
Charles Penningroth
Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board
Morehead Jr Joins Carrier Corp Staff
Herbert L. Morehead Jr. has joined Carrier Corporation of Syracuse after completing a ten week training in residential and commercial refrigeration and heating. He is assigned to the Morehead-Fred Erikson agency, with his father as senior partner, and is a graduate of the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Leslie Morehead, Jr
Sixteenth Street SE
Carrier Corporation of
Syracuse
N. Y
Morehead-Frederikson Company
University of Iowa
Morehead
Willis H. Carrier
The
Carrier Corporation
Two Shade Panels In Colonial Doors
Interesting effects can be obtained by painting paneled doors in two shades. The stiles and rails may be one shade and the panels another, or the contrasting color can be carried on the molding around the panel. Doors with a flat surface may have a contrasting color painted to give the effect of a panel. This type of door is effective in a colonial house.
Decorators Use Tricks to Enlarge Room Space
The article explains how ceiling height, lighting, floor finish, and wall color affect room perception. It notes tricks like painting a six inch baseboard to match carpet and using picture moldings to heighten wall effect. Low moldings can visually lower a high ceiling.
Home Fixes for Painters and Doors and Stains
Q A about painting radiators to avoid chipping and proper prep methods. Answers advise cleaning with a wire brush, removing dust and grease, using thin flat wall paint, and applying two to three coats with the radiator cold until dry. Also suggests safer lighter tones due to heat darkening and notes possible overthick coats cause chipping. Q A on securing garage doors against wind by using overhead slide doors or anchoring posts. Q A on removing olive oil stains from wood floors with carbon tetrachloride and absorbent powder, with alternatives of benzine or spot removers.
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Medical College
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Robert W Scott
J E. Currie
Jens Olsen
Waterloo
Kuchara Construction Company
Des Moines
School For the Blind
Vinton
E B Castle
G Ellingson
A Avenue
G A Brooks
Nineteenth Street
O S Wilson
Charles Steele
Mount Vernon Avenue
OC Palmer
Thirty-second Street
C F Brown
Eighth Street
Michael Tristan
Lake Avenue
L. A Sanders
Thompson Street
L. T Barnett
Thirtieth Street
Miss Jessie Averill
Second Avenue
G .A. Shores
Maplewood Drive
F. W Stewart
Carlo Fontana
Hinkley Avenue
Carl Goodwin
Third Avenue
James Bydzansky
Third Street
Frank Richardson
D Avenue NF
Phelps
Waulson Avenue
C Tichy
E Avenue NW
Mildenstein
Kresges
Weekev
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Chicago
Ize
Wisconsin
Thompson
National Life Insur
Montpelier
Vermont
Harvey C. McClary
Mana
Ews
Mie
Wahtiw
America
Heatrola
Hubbard Fee
Third Avenue SE
3Rd ST. SE
H. L. Morehead, Jr
Carrier Corp
J. F.herbel &Co
McKinley
Nagle-Eaton Lumber CO
17Th Street
Hawkeye Lumber & Coal Co
DIAL
Anchor Garage
ED Soboda
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