Rath Packing to Expand Plants and Loading Dock
E F Rath announces a major expansion at Rath Packing with a three story loading dock extension and 450 foot addition to warehouses F and G costing about 250000 dollars. The project aims to centralize packing processes under one roof to improve efficiency and meat conditioning. Work by H A Maine Co. aligns with a multi year building program affecting surrounding blocks and future manufacturers building on site.
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Aix-Atory
Rath Packing “Company
E. F. Rath
H. A
Maine
S. Pbuilding
Eilm
Sycamore
Division
Splendid corner lot five room house plan described
The design 3 A 18 imitates English domestic style with irregular plan and large window openings. It features two bedrooms plus a sleeping porch, a spacious living room opening to a large porch, and a dining room larger than usual. Construction is wood frame with stucco or brick finish, designed for corner lots with flexible porch placement.
How to plan brick construction and avoid contractor pitfalls
A reader asks how to pre plan a brick house sum and contract scope. Advice covers ensuring a complete contract, estimating costs, painting and steps, plaster sizing, and treating efflorescence caused by salts from bricks or mortar.
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New
Walla
Table-Desk Combos for Small Homes and Apartments
A vintage design piece shows a table with an adjustable top for ease, ample drawers, and a swinging rack for writing gear. An ordinary table can gain a magazine rack desk on top, creating storage for ink, envelopes, and pens. Lightweight willow or wood allows easy removal to keep the table clear. A simple framed wall unit with three upright sections and drawers offers another compact option.
Bodwell Starts Fine Home on Kingbard Hill
Excavation for a fine residence by Dr Ross C Bodwell on Kingbard hill was begun today by Johnny Miller general contractor. The two story brick house will be light buff in color and modern in every detail with four upper bed chambers and a full lower floor including sun parlor dining areas.
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Ross C. Bodwell
Kingbard Hill
Johnny Miller
Two Car Garage Planned for Rear of Residence
A two car garage matching the house architecture will be built in the rear of the residence, adding functional space while preserving external styling. The project integrates with existing footprint and aligns with local building standards.
John G. Miller Company Moves to Larger Space
John G. Miller Construction Company moved its offices this week from the eighth floor of the Brack Hawk building to the second floor of the Myers block at 304 Fourth Street west. The new quarters provide much more room with several rooms now occupied.
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John G. Miller Construction Company
Brack Hawk Building
Myers Block
Fourth Street
Hints on Financing for Home Building
A lender’s security rests on more than cost, including house type, plans by a reputable architect, contractor supervision, location, and design staying current. First mortgages come from banks, insurers, brokers, and building and loan groups, with commissions of 1 to 4 percent and interest 5 to 7 percent. Refinancing carries new commissions. pay off or refinance at end of terms. When large loans exceed first mortgage capacity, a second mortgage may cover the remainder.
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Small “House Service
Bureau
United States
Inc. Honig
Architects
American Institute of Architects
Bas
Department:of. Commerce
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Waterloo Evening ‘Courier
The
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United States, Inc
the “Inc
Will
Ww. H. Brunn, Pres
R. S. Eickelberg
Sec’y
Lee
R. C. Bodwell
John G. Miller Company
Waterloo
Bryant Paying CO
Black Hawk Building
Dunkelberg’ Leeper & Cropper, Inc
W. B. Horner
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
East Fifth St
Rynearson & Koch
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