Waterloo 1924 Building Record Boosts Farm Implement Makers
Optimistic managers of Waterloo’s four large farm implement factories the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company Iowa Dairy Separator Company Galloway Company and Litchfield Manufacturing report rising output for 1925. They note growing demand from farmers aided by John Deere equipment and expanding Rath Packing operations with workers added gradually as capacity grows.
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Waterloo
Farma
Waterloo Gasoline Fingine Company
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Galloway Company
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Rath Packing Company
Tigati Lillie
Vesauy Uporauuh
John Deere & Co
Moline
Allen
Head
Hfead
Mr. Head
John Deere
W. W. Marsh
Ask
HL. Litchfield
Ray Clear
Accordingilbaur Galloway
Jmne
Middle West
Waterloo 1924 Building Boom With 172 Homes Completed
Waterloo's 1924 report highlights 172 new homes plus major investments in factories, churches, and public works. It notes Elks and Masonic temple projects, extensive municipal improvements, water system upgrades, and expansions by the Central Railroad and Construction Machinery Co as the year closes.
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Masonic Temple
Elks House
Lae
Waterloo
Mindy Central Railroad Company
iConstruction Machinery Company
Mailentomaneus
Elks Home
Park Avenue
Mulder
Ity
St. John's Catholic Church
Linden M.oh. Chhurch
Christ Lurch
Maat Davis
YL Wloo
Paul Mavis Dey Goond Company
Yours Women's Christian Association
Park Uv Avenue
Wat
Norlin
Bath Vehephone Co
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Amd Electric
Clit Peeking Co
Elks
Mulberry Tin- Caiepecay
St. Join Cathoric Church
Shirtin
Hinson Matufae Wing
Et Kh
Wood
Storm
Saat Hawkeye Gi
Henk
Ron
Cowin
Ead Bine
Diay Meil
Iedieord
Central Eating Co
Ike
Pee Custave Pawn
Auluitian
Etoy Lryant Pavingson
Pefouse Ila
Maine
Penelephone
Marnyus Jefferson. Co
A. U1
Mourufacturng Co
Bown
Wereouse
Refining Co
Washington
Koos
Independence
Mullan and Jeffa
Citwens Gas &Electric. .Co
Ligne. Ing
A.smeall. Sud
Austin Burt
Eteral
Raymond
Black Hawk County
Reinbeck
la Porte City
Waiterloo
Sirens Gas & Electric Co
Waverly
Gervie
FP. R. Swanson
American Gas Company
Philadelphia
Cedar Valley Electric Company
Northertana Gas & Electric Co
Central Iowa Power Light Co
Austin Bart
Cite Livens Gas & Electric Co
Hingis Central
Faunt
Peaian
Givedaie
Waterton Cael
aMowNe Tt
Avery
Waterlan
Wile Finnis
U S Mirror Industry Sees Sharp Production Rise
Washington reports a census showing American mirror manufacturers boosted last year by over 100 percent in value of mirrors produced compared to 1921. Nineteen sixty six manufacturers produced mirrors valued at 33,507,973 with 3,471 workers paid 4,882,543 and materials costing 20,103,199.
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Washington, DP
United States
Paul Davis Dry Goods Plan Opens New Waterloo Building
The Paul Davis Dry Goods Company announces a six story showroom and basement, with walnut display fixtures and modern fire escapes. The Waterloo project features an advanced wiring and cash system, Italian marble floors, and state funded fire safety measures as construction progresses. John G. Rulstan is the architect with John G. Miller Construction Co. as builders.
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Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Eivery
John G. Rulstan
Archireet
J John G. Miller Construction Company
City Includes Seven Miles Of Paved Streets And Sewer Lines
City totals show 7 miles of paved streets and 92 miles of sewers within 8687 acres. City engineer Ralph B. Slippy presents a table listing pavement, sidewalks, creasingk, and sewer mileage plus land and water areas up to early 1925. Administrative workload rises with the urban holdings now documented for council review.
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Waterloo
Ralph B. Slippy
Eir
Arta of
Real Estate Men Look to 1925 for Prosperous Year
The Waterton Real Estate Board looks to 1925 with optimism after the presidential election, aiming for improved conditions and steady business. Officers include C Allen as president and A Cole as late president, with J Miller as secretary, amid plans after a year of meetings and a Cedar River park picnic.
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Waterton Real Matate
Watts
Assu Ution
Vhely
Cedar River Park
Dairy Cattle Congress
Lawn Association of Realis
Des Moines
Ari
C Allen
A. ©. Cole
Ah. Tobias
Jester W. Miller
Scarcity of Lumber and Paper Warns of 1980 Strain
A Stanford professor warns that by 1980 per capita demand for lumber paper and fibers could outpace supply. Substitutes exist but rapid new uses of materials may outpace development. He cites food and industrial links shaping future scarcity and prices.
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Chicago
Unitees
Alonzo I. Taylor
Food x Search Bureau
Stanfordt
Wvesity
Amlerican
Ical Association
Hee
Old Dobbin Still Kicking for His Place in the Sun
Washington reports that contrary to belief the demand for horse drawn vehicles grows. The department notes a 10 percent rise in manufacture from 1920 to 1921 with 236,094 carriages produced in 1920 and 1727 horse drawn vehicles in 1921 valued at 208. The automobile market dominates with 1923 figures showing over 61 thousand autos sold.
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Old Dobbin
Washington, Th
Dobbin
Department of Comemore
Department
Min
lLtes
On Totad Tagr
Illinois Central Expands Budget And Operations
Illinois Central reports a $528 159 annual budget increase and a 1924 payroll around $2 600 000 with about 1500 employees. The line transported passengers every 43 minutes from the city and underwent enhancements including water and signaling work as part of a broader modernization plan.
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Charles Bell
Hever
U.S
GAS and Electric
Paul Davis
Hington
Dol
Dee
Sha-- Lindsle
The
Illinois Sentral
Great Sum
W. Scott Williams
Wateron
Sony Velop
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