Foundry makes many castings at Headford firms
Waterloo's Headford Bros. & Hitchins expanded from Dubuque beginnings to two large foundries here. E. J. Headford presides, W. H. B. Robinson is secretary-treasurer, with VPs W. T. Headford and F. O. Hitchins managing operations. About 260 workers, nine hours daily, payroll near normal. Company manufactures iron castings for other factories, using 9000 tons of pig iron yearly from Lake Superior region and a total business around half a million dollars annually. The two plants, one bearing the firm name and the Wawkeye Foundry, operate from a shared office. The venture began in 1903 and has grown tenfold since.
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Waterloo
Dubuque
Headford Bros. & Hitchins
Wawkeye Foundry Company
E. H. Headford
W. HB. Robinson
W. T. Headford
F. O. Hitchins
J. Headford
Iowa
Lake Superior
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Many Changes in Palace Theatre Renovations Underway Before Opening
Gangs of men work on interior and exterior of the Palace Theatre painting walls and ceiling and harmonizing the color scheme. The stage will be remodeled before next Friday’s opening and a new selling made. Electrification updated. Manager W L Myers left yesterday on vacation. A J Diebold of Cedar Rapids will supervise during the work.
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Palace Theatre
W. L. Myers
A. J. Diebold
Cedar Rapids
Flowers Flourish in Byrnes Park
Byrnes Park shines as heavy rains spur lush growth in foliage and blooms. City notes vibrant greenery after an unusually wet season. residents observe striking landscapes across local paths and lawns.
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Byrnes Park
Bungalow in rough cast with dark brown trim and sun room
Describes a two to three bedroom bungalow plan 28 by 30 feet on first floor plus unfinished second story. Features include a large sun room, living room with fireplace, dining room with built in sideboard, a full kitchen, multiple closets, and a well arranged bath. Cost to build is $8200, exclusive of heating and plumbing, with plans and design books offered for purchase.
Beauty of 80 Acre Park Inspires Local Recreation
The article praises the 80-acre tract under Commissioner Byrnes for lush flowers and robust lawns. Peony beds glow yellow white red and pink with blooms up to eight inches. Wild roses blossom while other blooms are plentiful. The grass forms a thick carpet when mown. Crushed stone drives have become smooth and rain resistant. The grounds host many picnics and numerous golfers, tennis players, and ballgame crowds.
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Byrnes
McCutcheon transfers lot in Fox Sub to Driscoll
Real estate transfer lists Nettie D. McCutcheon selling lot 2 and part of lot 11 in Fox Subdivision located in La Porte City to William Driscoll for 2400 dollars. Abstract company credit by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. provided notice of the transfer.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Nettie D. McCutcheon
William Driscoll
Fox
la Porte City
Property transfers and a medical ad fill La Porte City edition
Quo H Virden sells parcels in La Porte City and Hudson with prices 196 400 and 1 respectively. A W Chamberlin and Thomson Whit ney records for Waterloo and Water loo area conveyances with nominal sums. An advertisement promotes Poleys Cathartic Tablets claiming they ease indigestion constipation and promote regular bowels with non gripe formula sold by druggists.
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H. Virden
Poley
Linden M E church parsonage foundation begins
Excavation for the Linden M E church parsonage at the corner of Butler avenue and Nevada street started this week. The 26 by 28 foot two story building is slated to cost about 2600 dollars with J W Weatherill as contractor. The Evening Courier notes high daily circulation of 6600 copies in Waterloo for ads.
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Linden M. BE. Church Parsonage
Butler Avenue
Nevada Street
J. W. Weathert
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Headford Bros. & Iitchins
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Baxton
Bere
Rutchen
Johnson Trust CO
Emmons Johnson
Waterloo Savings Bank
Bridge and
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Towa
Bruner & Salz
PHOS
Lafayette Street
Wall-Ekfelt CO
the Hawkeye Oil Company
PHONY
Roilinng Parsonage
Linden Churgih
Pal Beach
Wang & Miler Hoo Co
Eastman Film
Tuy
Hamilton
Vermont
Third Ave
the James Gardiner Company
Rational Building
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Independent Electric CO
Emerson
Water Street
R. C. Ferguson
Ava Photie
Nauman Co
S.M. Bentley Samuel E.gentley
Frank
Reytley Insurance and Bonding
Bentley Brothers
Commercal Tank Building
J. W. Brandt Civil Engineer
County Engineer's Office
Office
Meilatone
Joder
West Fourth Street
Joder’s
UBL
Aeighborn
Reasoneble Cos
Hoves
Bovee Furnace Works
West Eighth Street
Herrick Refrigerator CO
Waterloo, Iowa
B.F. Lichty & Sons Co
Offion and Factory
Eighth and Spon Street
Sherwin-Williams
Wangler Bros
Call Citizens Gas and Electric Company
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