Waterloo building boom seen near two million in 1927
A Waterloo survey shows current building under way valued at about 1,000,000 with several additions planned. Projects include Venetian theatre 475,000 Hawthorne grade school 150,000 county jail 75,000 Trinity Lutheran church 80,000, Central school remodeling 10,000, three gasoline stations 20,000 Bath Packing cold storage 150,000 and many residences. Future plans add paving Campbell Baking plant and more shops and homes, pushing the year’s total toward 2,000,000.
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Waterloo
Hawthorne
County
Trinity’ Lutheran Church
Central
Bath Packing
Campbell: Baking Company
Oll
Five Room Economical Dutch Colonial Home Plan
A compact five room house 28 by 20 feet prioritizes economy with minimal cabinetry, enclosed stairs, and optional porch. Exterior options include stucco or shingles, with blinds, Dutch blue accents, and iron railings. Plans from the Architects Small House Service Bureau offer durable, affordable blueprints via the Home Building Editor.
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Omeone
Architects
United States
Plans Approved For Two Building Projects
Preliminary plans drawn by J. Gi Ral Waterloo architect were approved this week for two new projects. One is Odd Fellows hall at Clarion Pennsylvania costing 36000 and the other a Delhi school addition costing 0 000. The Clarion hall measures 56 by 86 feet with two stories first floor will be used for a club and recreation. The Delhi project is to be ready by May 16 with contracts let if approved.
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Waterloo
Odd
Fellows
Clarion, Ta
Delhi
Odd’ ‘Fellows
Clarion
Sto
Rene
Desclub
Architecture Q&A on stock plans ceilings and garages
A 1930s style Q A discusses stock architectural plans and design value. It compares stock plans versus unique house designs, notes effects of color variations on individuality, and explains ceiling heights, flue layouts, and garage attachment feasibility with safety and code considerations. It covers costs, heating impact, and practical guidance for small home builders.
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Architests
Bureau of the ‘ Neoo Rarentiners and Jinstitute
Comnited
Home Improvement Q and A on Heat and Stucco Repair
A reader asks how to reduce attic heat and insulate between rafters to save coal in winter. The reply notes insulation helps heat, but emphasizes hiring a qualified stucco man to remove loose material and apply new stucco per manufacturer specs rather than painting.
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Creté
Liming Lawns Backfires Increasing Weeds Says Lafayette
Lafayette doctors report that applying lime to lawns wastes time and money as weed numbers rise after liming. A local resident notes lime use correlates with more weeds, urging caution for homeowners in Lafayette on April 30.
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Lafayette
Ind
Weeds Flourish in Lime Rich Lawns Cited
A. Hansen of the Purdue agricultural experiment station notes weeds thrive in sweet soil and in sour land. He explains lime in sprinkling water raises soil lime, causing weed problems in Indiana lawns.
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A. Hansen
Purdue’ University Agricultural. Experiment. Station
Indiana
Resolution urged western wildlife federation formation
In Ames Iowa on April 30 a resolution was adopted by the conservation short course urging the creation of a mid Western wildlife federation. The federation would unite all state conservation societies in the middle west for coordinated wildlife efforts.
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Favors Federation
Ames
Wild Life Federation
Middle West
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ING Cour
Iowa
Beo Reon
Oye
Beo Deon
Reon
Odd Fellows
Aiill
Woo
Brum, Pres
Eickelhorg, Secy
Des Moines
INS
Knights Templar
Lester W. Miller
Pioneer
Insurance Policy
Iowa Securities
East
A. K. Smith
Mgr. Ins. Dent
Sheet Mets
Auto Radiator & Sheet Metal CO
W. Park Ave
Waterloo, Iowa
Walker & Myers Electric
Jefferson St
L. E. Glaza CO
American Abstract & Title Company
Francise M. Stebbins, Pres
Natl Bank
Stebbins Plumbing & Heating CO
Stebbins
Waterloo, Cedar Falls and
Northern Railway Company
Rail
le Nzl Eel
Waterloo Lumber Co
Division
Rath Sts
Telephone
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Sycamore St
Yowa
Pem Moe AL
Pee Hom Foundation
Roof Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper, Inc
L. E Roberts
T Cuss
Bryant Paving CO
Black Hawk Building
Frigidair
Layre
Central 10Wa Power & Light CO
Bovee Furnace Works
Waterlas
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