Frank Bros. Clothing Store Renovation In Waterloo
The Frank Bros store at 603-605 Commercial Street in Waterloo is under a major remodel to become a premier retail space. A new 70 foot glass front, oak trim, large display areas, a 41 by 140 foot salesroom, mezzanine tailor shop, and skylit center will showcase garments with Centar lighting. The project adds 50 feet of space, a finished basement for merchandise, and a pride in the art department as Frank Hros. marks fifty five years in business on May 15.
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Frank Bros
Robert Elgin
Centerville
Children’s Clothes Department
Frank Hros
Waterloo
Paul Davis Company
Henry Frank
Moses Frank
Fourth and Sycamore City’s busiest corner
City traffic counts show Fourth and Sycamore as Waterloo’s busiest corner with the highest rental and assessed values on the northwest Fourth block between Sycamore and Lafayette. Real estate men note the area’s desirability as lease prospects and the center of frequent traffic. Fronts along the block rent for about $300 monthly.
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Sycamore
Fourth
Lafayette
Waterloo
Water
Board of Review
Fourth and
Building Lots In Demand As Waterloo Real Estate Grows
C F. Charles & Bickie predict strong demand for vacant lots this spring due to rising building costs and looming city improvements. They expect lot prices to stay steady or rise, while overall property values in Waterloo may double as paving and other projects increase in the near future. The outlook remains optimistic for Waterloo's real estate market.
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Charles &. Bickie
Waterloo
Brick and Stucco Bungalow Designed by Sedgwick Architect
A brick and stucco bungalow by architect Chas. G. Sedgwick features texture brick veneer, pebble dashed stucco, dark green asbestos shingles, and a south facing layout with two bedrooms, closets, a wide living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with cupboards, glazed rear porch, and a generous front piazza. Main floor woodwork is birch and mahogany birch finish, with attic storage, full basement, and an estimated cost of 6600 to 7000 dollars not including heating or plumbing.
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Ste
Shingle Trade Adopts Square Basis For Packaging
The West Coast shingle mills will switch from selling by the thousand to by the square as the unit of measure effective April 1 1920. Shingles will be packed so one unit covers one quarter square (25 square feet) and sales will use the square of 100 square feet. The change aims to ease estimation and pricing by standardizing on surface area, aligning with other roofing materials.
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West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Waterloo
Farmer Claims Calico Corn Has Exceptional Germination Power
H W Grout of Grout Northey farm in Laster township describes seed corn with 100 percent germination after testing 100 ears. He harvested 41 bushels of Calico variety seed, stored it dry at 60 to 70 degrees all winter, and asserts every kernel will germinate. The nickname Calico is noted for productivity and strong vitality.
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H. W. ,Grout
Grout-Northey
Laster Township
Grout
Tipsy Tom's Tippling Causes Revenue Probe
A report details an officer pursuit of a drunken man nicknamed Tipsy Tom moving through a dark alley and maze of passages to an alcohol storage room where two men stack whisky. The scene hints at illicit tavern activity and potential revenue violations under investigation.
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New York
Tom
Revenue
Schenectady Growth Shown in Census Figures
Washington D C March 20 Population statistics for 1920 announced today by the census bureau include Acenactady N Y 8723 and increase of 15 497 or 21 8 per cent over 1910 Hamilton O 3567b increase 4 396 or 12 5 per cent Selma Ala 15607 increase 1 955 or 14 3 per cent.
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Schenectady
Washington
D. C
Census Bureau
Acenactady
N.Y
Hamilton
Selma
Ala
Semi bungalow in rooms and bath with oak finish down
Property offers oak floors, large living room with fireplace, screened porches, large shaded lot, paid paving, new garage. House described in good condition and priced at 5000 dollars with 1200 dollars down to handle purchase.
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Dawson St
New Lincoln School
Payng
Home Park
Bungalow in Westfield for Sale with Modern Amenities
A 1918 bungalow in Westfield offers 5 rooms with cemented basement and electric lights priced at 560x140 and 1900 dollars. Estate features include good terms. Numerous other houses of various sizes available at low prices on easy terms.
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Frank Bas
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Chas. G. Sedgwick
Cour
H. Barnes
Cyrel An Laan
Cameron
Aiton
W. Wikcott
Hagerman
Amy A 'Ak Shy
Hagerman Ad
Rainbow
A. Wilson
J. W. Stroebel
Twig
Starr
A. G. Picken
Qi J. Miller
Tadam
A. J. Ehlers
Ob Ehlers
Bal
Telen Netoticky
Anna Josephine Liphart
Ricker & Armatnober Tand Co
Sarani
Lena
George Garrettson
Ida B. McCoy
Lizzie Ward
East Waterloo
Victor F. Youngblut
Frank P. Schaefer
Washburn
William T. Miller
Philips
Frank H
Linds
Edwin C. Stark
Et al
Kate Myers
Lane É& Fowler
Norman J. Sixgelkow
F Brepmack
Walker
J. A Aungst
Calumet
Vetee Jenry Hurst
Maurice
Virden
Riverview
Oséph
Lot
Imma Lessard
G. Romelfanger
Nely
Beverly Place
Matilda Holdiman
Herbert L. McBinney
Qak Lawn
Satie Too
Burton E. Wilson
Saag R Min
Repucton E
Repucton E.ford
Minish
Alexander E. Glenny
Arter
Ney Swid
Philip Bolie
C. ‘A. Brewer
Peter Witt
W. Stewart
Wis Net
Elizabeth L. Stumma
W. Craft
Sry
Wales ‘Hartman Fl. Kaiser
Im T. Richards
la Porte City
Viola E. 0. McCoy
H. H. Kaiser
Fox & Forsyth’s
Emmons Jennson
Walter E. Johnson
Leland
Somson & Miller
Sterlao
Waterloo & Talon Mil Co
Pat
Mark Hizhirad
Haing Rev
Lang Ve
Mara D. Cochonour
Rownd
Lester Two
West Side
Locust Street
Baltimore
Western Ave
Reber Ave
Westfield
Howrey & Herren
Realtors
Ewing & Crozier
Black Hawk
M. J. Pommer & CO
Vhone
Jefferson, Bt
Ricsville
Iowa
West 6Th St
Leland Ave
W. H. Nye
Dawson, St., Waterloo
Ee Aterlog
BNK
J. J. Lynch
Russell-Eamson Hotel
Ames Engineers
St. Patrick
Knight
S Ball
Logan Avenue
Prospect Hills
Newwood
Peenstairs
Clonic Closet
On & Good
Sleventh
2Nd St
Williston
4Th St
Charles S. Bickley Co
West Fourth Street
J. D. Caldwell
George B. Miller & Son Company
Black Hawk Building
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Waterloo Boosters
W. M. Snyder
Arthur C. Cole
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
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Mulberry Street
East 11Th Street
Iowa Street
East Fourth Street
Meyer Bros. Real Estate CO. Farm and City Property, Insurance
Lafayette Bldg
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