Plans for gas station and store in Waterloo
Plans for a combined gasoline filling station and store building to be erected at Commercial and Second streets by Dr. J. D. Cecil & Co. were completed by architect J. G. Ralston and will invite bids next week. The project follows a Standard Oil station proposed nearby and includes a 66 by 70 foot brick, fireproof structure with a drive, and new tanker and pump facilities as Waterloo expands its gasoline business amid growing automobile ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Streets
J. D. Cecil & Co
J. G. Ralston
Waterloo
Cecil
Standard Oil
Commercial
Third
Ts. EB. Ridenour
Emmons Johnson
Awill
Dimenaoe ‘Love Room
Standard: Oil, Company
Center Street
Jens, Olesen& Bons Construction Co
This Type House Will Be Popular Forever
A detailed 2nd floor plan features three well lit bedrooms, ample closet space, a large storage room, and a bathroom above the kitchen for low plumbing costs. Exterior finish options include siding shingles or stucco, with brick veneer possible. Plans face west or north and can reverse for other facings.
Compact Rooms in Modern House Add Convenience
Modern planning favors compact rooms to ease housework and reduce cleaning surfaces. Emphasis on ample closet space, multiple sleeping rooms for families with children, and downstairs bath and bedroom for small children. Large living rooms doubling as dining areas grow in popularity in smaller homes. Sunlight and health guide kitchen layout to aid meal prep and cleaning.
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Lichten
Sunlit homes and vents guide healthy family living
The article stresses that sunlight improves children’s health and frees mothers for family time. It describes sun porches as valuable additions when affordable, and notes that good ventilation in small houses is achievable in cold weather by opening a window. In hot weather, room layout should allow prevailing winds to pass through, with kitchens receiving ample cross ventilation.
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Jess
Real estate transfers listed across Highland and Riverview areas
Numerous property deeds recorded including Frank J. Fowler and J. Bighmey in Highland Second Filing. Mary Ashley to Mahlon Tait. Edelen and Delagardelle parcels in Pleasant View. Lee Timeon and others in Sec 18. Barker, Gates Park, and West Park additions noted. Pioneer National Bank parcels in Riverview. various transactions involving Silvers, Johnsons, Dunkelberg, and Trumbauer. grand total listed as 29,765 with multiple parcels and lot blocks across several townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Fowler
W. OH. Brunn
Highland
J. Bighmey
Mary I. .Ashley
Mahlon D. Tait
Hills
H. T. Wagner
Edelen
Prospect
Noman C. Wanegler
Samuel Silvers
Pioneer National Bank
Sew
Nancy L. Gates
Louis G. BG
Ren Ng Ble
Louis G. Edelen
Harry A. Dunkelberg
Pleasant View
Delegardelle
John L. Johnson
Ernest H. Johnson
BOI Ieee Nuns
Furlong
Katherine A. Bride
West Park
J._F. Harmon
Katherine A. Park
C. J. Beckman
Hope
Marlin
Gates Park Place
H.R. Cole
Bakruptccy
Byron W. McEhinney
Trossa M. Trumbauer
Hayes
Overton
Edward of
Jona Aréene
Niela Olson
Nauman Co
Atinga
Shea
Lote
Riverview
Foreign roofers prove expensive to home owners
Several Waterloo homeowners report overcharges by outside roofing salesmen and out of town firms. William Jeask warns against signing contracts without competitive bids from local dealers. F G Detsch recounts a tenant roof contract led to a $100 bill vs a local dealer’s $56, plus a lien. H G Matthias describes late night pressure and better local pricing next day.
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Waterloo
William Jeask
Lunderman
F. G. Detsch
Castle Hill
Falls Avenue
H. G. Matthias
Franklin Street
Altho
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo Evening Courier Ripansoim
Witerloo
Dr. J.D. Cecil & Co
Standard and Other Firms
Rain“drive
Inland Oil’ Company
George D. Gasoline
Avill
Sonnacne Inland Oil
Comgasoine
Mulberry
Jhas
Boatles Shepherd
Ithin
Noth
House’ Service Bureau of the
United States, Inc
United States
American Institute of Architects
Department of Commerce
the Architects
Small Sense Service Bureau of the
Auto Radiator & Sheet Metal CO
W. Park Ave
Waterloo, Towa
Jefferson St
L. E. Glaza CO
Sherwood
Thanes
Tam
Lox
Velumina
Waterloo Paint
West Fourth Sf
Stebbins Plumbing & Heating CO
Stebbins
Jefferson
American Abstract & Title Company
Francise M. Stebbins, Pres
Cleve G. Miller
Better Homes
Waterloo Lumber Co
Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper, Inc
aCe Peri Petty
W. B. Horner
Bryant Paving CO
Black Hawk Building
Lester W. Miller
Pioneer
Home Builders
Waterloo Savings Bank
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
East Fifth St
Iowa Securities Company
A. R. Smith
Mgr. Ins. Dept
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