Early Rolscreen successes and 1925 expansion tale
The piece recounts the initial cautious pilots of Rol screens, the pivotal 1925 incorporation of the Rol screen Co with Bob and Pete Kuyper, and the rapid build in sales and production. It covers deserting sales roles for factory leadership, extending nationwide sales via Ralph Holt and Dan Le Fever, and the quick shipping promise once orders arrive. Also notes then-new headquarters in Ohio and key early staff across cities, including Cleveland, Kansas City, and Des Moines.
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Riihs
Bob
Bullae
Teetaast
Des Moines Register
Peter H. Kuyper
Pella
Des Moines
Mr. Kuyper
Pete
Rolscreen Co
Iowa
Rosscreen Company
Helper
Progres
Ralph Holt
Ralph Wa
Ralph
Kansas City
Ohio
Dan B. le Fever
Cleveland
Dan
Messrs
Sears & Pious
Louis
Thomas
Akron
Hubert Moore
Pittsburg
A. B. Wimberly
Detroit
George Nays
Indianapolis
Roy and Marsh Branch
Chicago
Louis Weach
Louisville
Wabash Time Table from Howell Iowa Trains
Des Moines to Keokuk service includes passenger trains 472 474 475 and 478 with daily runs except Sunday. Local freight 882 carries passengers and must ship freight by 5 00 the evening before. limited and local timings shown for Harvey and Howell with multiple daily options and notes on stop patterns.
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Des Moines
Keokuk
Elgonany
Wabash
Howell
Iowa
Cenyer
Harvey
Pella Sales Congress Spurs Rolscreen Growth
M Kemper of Dayton notes rapid progress in 1927 as Rosscreen holds first sales congress at Pella. Manufacturing advances include floating roller to reduce wear, new guides and rolling machines. Five years ago the Rolscreen industry began with five workers. now the plant employs 30 plus and a 10 person office.
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M. Kemper
Dayton
Rosscreen
Pella
Pete
Rolscreen business soars with 600 daily screens
The volume of the business has exceeded all expectations as orders surge from a few daily to 600 screens daily shipped nationwide. The factory’s higher output allows prompt fulfillment, and the company notes growing demand with praise for Pella. A notable order came from President Hoover for 14 screens to be placed in White House executive offices. Bob Lautenbach’s New York City office continues rapid orders, including 1,287 units or 152 boxes in a recent wire.
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Pella
Herbert Hoover
White House
Bob Lautenbach
New York City
Hay Fever and Ragweed Pollen Causes and Immunization
The article explains hay fever from inhaled pollen, noting ragweed in Iowa blooms in August and September and can travel on wind. It describes caused symptoms, spring pollen from red top and timothy, and recommends immunization with pollen extracts, starting three weeks to three months before exposure, plus avoidance strategies during attacks.
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Iowa
Spinach Breeding Sparks Odd Health Note From Texas
A Texas farmer claims a spinach breed grows eleven inches high and jokes about its use for cigarettes. The remark follows advice to avoid country air to prevent hay fever by staying indoors with closed windows at all times.
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Texas
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