Cost of construction largely unchanged in 60 days
Washington July 16 The cost of construction has remained virtually unchanged during the past 60 days, holding twice the 1913 level. June averages match June 1925 while remaining moderately above last year. Wages steady with rare small changes. materials prices flat from May to June.
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LOO Evening Courier
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Associated General Contractors of America
Real Wonder of Modern Home Bathroom design
The home builder will not miss the bathroom as a modern, efficient, and stylish space. Fixtures evolve from sheet metal tubs to enamel coated iron and porcelain, with splash reducing faucets, lower tank positions, and bowls shaped by hydraulic principles. Precast wall integrated accessories and tile work offer luxury or economy, all emphasizing sanitary quality and comfort.
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the Architects
Small House Service Bureau of the
United States, Inc. Home Builders’ Clinic
Five Room Colonial Design Bungalow Plan Featured
An unusual five room bungalow design No 5 D 33 showcases a front kitchen, garden facing bedrooms, and a projecting dining room bay. The plan emphasizes economy, wood frame construction, and decorative shutters with a reversible layout to suit prevailing winds and sun exposure. Editor notes credit the Architects Small House Service Bureau for plans and guidance.
Building Questions Answered by Architects Service Bureau
Questions addressed to the paper are answered by the Architects Small House Service Bureau of the United States. Inc. endorsed by the American Institute of Architects and the Department of Commerce. Topics include delaying decorations after building, stairway drafts and heat flow, steel supports versus wood, concrete block foundations with rainwater intrusion, linoleum floors, attic condensation, water softeners, and ceiling paint peeling. The guidance emphasizes practical, affordable fixes and proper installation by professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architects
United States
American Institute of Architects
Department of Commerce
Small House Service Bureau
United States, Inc
Pat
Bronze work cleaned and painted for better heat transmission
The items are brushed and cleaned to remove loose material, then painted with flat paint to improve heat transfer. The finish will transmit more heat and look better.
Playground Track Meet Finished at Lawndale Field
Winners across junior events at Lawndale playground included Katherine Bugg in the girls 50 yard dash with 7.2 seconds and Katherine Bugg taking the basketball and baseball throws. Bell won the boys 50 yard dash in 7.5 seconds and marked a 7 feet 3 inches standing broad jump. Lawndale senior girls beat Lawndale junior girls 15 to 13 in the playground baseball games.
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Lawndale Playground
Bell
Wright
Tate
Katherine Bugg
Doris Bugg
Clister Wortham
Fiske
Lawndale
Hot Car That’s Old Hot Plane Newest in Crime
Gerald H. Wagner jailer reports a man lost 400 dollars to two aviators in Waterloo who claimed to own a plane from Scion Ta. They travelled to Cedar Rapids then Selon where the buyer handed over funds to repair the craft before learning the plane was stolen from an Illinois airport and was to be held.
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Gerald le
H. T. Wagner
Martin
Sheriff Wagner
Waterloo
Scion Ta
Scion
Cedar Rapids
Selon
Ilineis
Airman from Africa joins John Deere in Waterloo
Leonard Duffus, formerly an aviator in the British air service at Johannesburg, South Africa, arrived in Waterloo on Wednesday and is now associated with the John Deere company. Duffus and his family have settled in Brockwell Arms apartments.
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Leonard . Duffus
Johannesburg
Africa
Waterloo
John Deere Company
Duffus
Brockwell Arms
Coroner’s jury to hear Louise Hopkins death case
Louise Hopkins was killed after a lover’s quarrel at Gates Park. James Bostic confessed to stabbing her after a quarrel but claims self defense. he is jailed without bond on murder charges. Coroner Dr Sidney Smith postponed action pending further questioning.
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Louise Hopkins
Linn Street
Gates Park
Sidney Smith
James Bostic
Water Street
Louise
Bostic
Roy Colvin
Hopkins
Illinois Central Station
al Tho
Western Lines
Ilinois Central Railroad
Frank Edwards
Town Gideons to Attend National Convention Sunday
F Willis Jenks Ed Margadant R F E Crowther Watertlag Clayton Arnold Bristow Don S S Um benhauer Ginnell depart for Indianapolis Ind for the international convention July 21 24 with a stop in St Joseph Mich en route. Jenks says the Gideons aim to place 100000 bibles in homes but the year’s quota was exceeded by 377 and local Gideons will hold services tomorrow at Pratt Creek southeast of La Porte City.
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Willis Jenks
Ed Margadant
R. F E. Crowther
Watertlag
Clayton M. Arnold
Bristow
Don S&s. Umbenhauer
Ginnell
Tomoorrow
Indianapolis
Ind
St. Joseph
Mich
Cine Jenks
Gideons
Jenks
Pratt Creek
la Porte City
Clark buys Hale block on Cedar Street in Waterloo
C A Clark of the Repass-Clark Building Co owner of the Ford Service station at Park Avenue and Cedar Street announces the purchase of the half block on Cedar with 140 ft frontage on Third and Second streets and 300 ft on Cedar. The deal, for cash, enlarges the plant of the Repass Automobile Co to a full block and will involve remodeling for Ford product handling. The transaction, previously carried by John Deere Tractor Co at 78000, was handled through Frank L and John L Marquis, making the Repass-Clark firm among Waterloo’s largest downtown property holders.
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C. A. Clark
Repass-Clark Building Company
Ford
Park Avenue
Cedar Street
Third
Second
Repass Automobile Company
John Deere Tractor Company
Grantor
Frank L
John L. Marquis
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
John Deere Corporation
Clark
Reépass-Clark Building Company
Waterloo
Public Service Co Picnic Set for July 21
The Iowa Public Service Cedar Valley division reports its annual picnic will be held at Electric Park on Thursday July 21. A Waterloo paper previously published July 28 as the date, which is incorrect.
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Iowa Public Service Company
Cedar Valley Division
Electric Park
Waterloo
Local company event draws 500 plus attendees
More than 500 are expected at the affair starting at 9:00 am and running through 6:30 pm. The local office will open Thursday morning until 10, then close except for the general service desk and cashier's window. Committees led by H. B. Maynard are finalizing a program with sport for all. Don Stearns, president of the Cedar Valley division, plans to attend and other officers may join.
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General Service
H. B. Maynard
Don Stearns
Cedar Valley Division
Maynard
Bank Closure Shocks Neola Iowa Community
Inspectors of the state banking department took charge of the Neola State Bank after its closure yesterday. J. L. Hermson served as president and H. L. Hermson as cashier, leading the local banking team as the investigation commenced.
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Neola
INS
State Banking Department
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Waterloo Area
Real estate transfers include Martha Hoard to Hart Raub lot 12 block 5 Johnsons Add Waterloo Lorinda Chalmers et al to EB McFarlane lot 13 block 6 Logan Dale Heights Waterloo Celeste Bartels to F C Munger lots 46 47 block 23 Riverview Add Waterloo United States to Dennis Downing land in 23-68-12 Lena Parent to J A Aungst lot 3 block 22 Vaughan Subdiv West field Waterloo Harry Hummel to Ingermar Johnson lot 7 block 16 Linden Place A Stroebel to Winfield H Orvis lot 20 block 8 Litchfield Add Lina M Ganshow to Anna M Miller lots 4 12 Secor Add GC F exc e 1642 ft of each of said lots.
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Martha E. Hoard
Hart Raub Pt
Johnson's
Sie
Lorinda T. Chalmers Et al
EB. A. McFarlane
Logandale Heights
Waterloo
Celeste Bartels
F. C. Munger
Riverview
United States
Dennis Downingland
Lena M. Parent
J. A. Aungst
Vaughan
Westfield
Eb Hee
Harry Hummel
Ingermar Johnson
Linden Place
A. Stroebel
Winfield H. Orvis
Litchfield
Lina M. Ganshow
Anna M. Miller
Secor’s
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Diaeng Lov
Lawndale Field
John Deere
Neghego
Bogtic
Town Gideons
Aepaco Clark CO
Buya Hale
Deal
Ford Auto Concern
Jefferson St
Hartford Live Stock Insurance Co
Iowa Securities
East Fifth St
A. R. Smith
Mgr
Ins. Dept. Unlimited Funds
Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper, Inc
American Abstract & Title Company
Francise M. Stebbins, Pres
Nat'l Bank
Bryant Paying CO
Black Hawk Building
Weatherwax Ins
Agency B. V. Hughes
Mer
Black Hawk Bldg
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Sycamore St
Waterloo, Towa
Lester W. Miller
Pioneer Bank
Waterloo Electrical Supply Co
W. 4Th St
Orac
Davidsons Jouass
Howe Furnishers
Bovee Furnace Works
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