Waterloo firms awarded paving and sewer contracts
Waterloo city awarded four paving bids led by Bryant Asphalt Paving Co at 2.08 per sq yd for Trinidad sheet asphalt and 2.72 for asphaltic concrete, plus Dearborn Construction Co at 3.49 per sq yd for brick paving on Miles Jefferson and McKinley streets. Two sewer bids also let to Dearborn Construction Co for 8,600 feet of varied pipe sizes using concrete pipes over Moore-Siez Cension Co.
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Lryant Asphalt Paving Company
Trinidad
Chaulau
Miles
Jefferson
Mckinley
Dearborn Construction Company
Western
Asthalt
Sioux City
JS. McLaughlin Sans Construction Company
Read Oak
Dearborn Construction Co
Western Asphalt Co
Texaco
W.s. McLaughlin Sons
Waterloo
Jama
Moore-Siez Cension Company
Alert Waterloo Leads in Doing Things for Progress
Waterloo moves to improvement with a six block pavement plan a new ward and bridges funded at 32150 000 to 2 000 900 initial outlay. Private citizens expected to follow as business and residences rise signaling a general willingness among cities to pursue state wide progress.
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Burlington
Waterloo
Bener
Unique Cottage Home Hue With Compact Design Details
A snug eco friendly cottage designed for a small family measures 30 ft by 21 ft 4 in. It features a concrete foundation full basement and stucco exterior with a shingled stained roof. The main entrance opens to a sun parlor then living and dining rooms, with a central chimney and wide fireplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Stucey
Sans Souci Bridge Project Starts by Fifield Company
Active work on the Sans Souci bridge is planned to begin before April 10 by Fifield Construction Co under H. B. Fifield. Foreman Stanley Taylor will command crews. temporary foot access and alternative crossings are debated as the old sleet bridge closes for foundations.
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Sans Souci
Fifield Construction Company
H. B. Fifield
Fifield
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Stanley Taylor
Mullan Avenue
Des Moines
Waterloo
Vermont
Taylor
Trafic
FL & N
Fifield Company
Othe
Thirty Bridges and Gulverts Contracted in Muscatine County
Muscatine Iowa March 21 work on new concrete bridges and culverts in Muscatine county will resume next week Contractors in charge of the project report entry of gravel pits nearby and delivery of materials will start soon Northern Grasal ramping on Muscatine island is set to be back in operation within days as extensive improvements proceed
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Muscatine
Muscatine Island
Edward Mahnke Elected Building Commissioner to Enforce Code
Edward Mahnke won Waterloo city council election as building commissioner. He will enforce the new building code with police powers, require plans and estimates, and maintain detailed permit and fee records. Mahnke, born July 4, 1876 in Waverly, has 21 years as carpenter, contractor, and superintendent, and owns 317 Riehl Street with family.
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Edward
Mahnke
Waterloo
Ilona
Waverly
Mahnkei J
Shippy Burk
Black Hawk Construction Company
Riehl Street
Telephone
Rec
Railroads and Public Improvements Policy Revisions
The United States Railroad Administration’s 1918 circular on local improvements has been revived as cities seek state and public cooperation. With the order set aside later that year, authorities plan to joint-finance projects, replacing earlier railroad refusals to share costs. Municipal leaders now handle talks with railroads directly under the new policy.
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United States Railroad Administration
Railroad Administration
Normit i
Te Uiited States Railroad Administration
Public And Private Projects in State Cover Vast Outlay
The U S department of labor credits Iowa with 124 public construction projects valued at 20,017,933 and 93 private projects costing 6,642,400. A nationwide survey from the Official U S Bulletin notes 25 percent of 20,000 questionnaires returned show public and private projects totaling 1,708,. the data detail states, project types, and top states Illinois, New York, and Ohio, as the bulletin tallies.
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United States Department of Labor
Iowa
U. S. Bulletin
Division of Information and Education
Department of Tabor
United States
Department of the Information and Education Division
Department of Labor
Ilinois
Wade
Will
New York
Ohta
Boosters Faith Seen in Action in Waterloo housing push
Dr. Peck starts two houses now and two more next week in Waterloo's Peck second and Litchfield additions on Newell street. Each costs about 2500 dollars and aims to provide modern homes for tenants or buyers amid housing shortages. Charles Van Vleck plans two 3000 dollar homes in Hast Park addition, for at least two families. Additional projects include a planned handsome home for F. L. Reaney and ongoing refurbishing citywide as wartime neglect ends.
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EL. Peck
Peck
Litchfield
Newelltreet
Peek
Waterloo
Charles van Vieck
van’ Vleck
Hast Park Addition
FL Reaney
R.A. Rust
Second Street
B. W Schunoman Pharmacy
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Iidge Street
W. & GC. F. Union Mill Company
Hamilton Camera Show
Des Moines
Brunswick Music Company
Fourth Street
Park Avenue
Build Now and Help Create Era of Prosperity
Noble Foster Hoggson argues that postwar building will be the supreme early peace activity. He urges plans now to provide employment for returning veterans, stabilize industry, and set the city’s growth in motion with new construction across vacant lots.
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Noble Foster Hoggson
War Industries I
Eace
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Palng Awards
Bryant Asphalt Paving Company
Moore-Sieg
Waterioo Construction Company
Cilas
Sedgwick
Pantene
Mullan Avene Bridge
Ohare
Muscatine County
Edward Mahnke
Las
Ilas
Tines
Tal
Reiiy
Tle
Offien
Edward Mabnee
Tre Phelps
Addiss
Jeerson. Courier
Boosters
Faith
Dr. BE. . Peck
Charley van Vleck
Black Hawk County
Jonrad Schuck
Merman
C. Long
Miyts
Whitney & Waterloo
Acland
Cleen
Roseta Cleven
Linden Place
Funk
Mattie
Poster
Whitney & Sedgwick
S Add
Century Tidg. Ca
Chas. A. Marsh
Archie
Tillson
Park
Nottie Christensen
CliMford Olney
Bewees
Cedar
Tranciseco
Igenty
Wilken
Cooley
I.barclay & Son
Waterloo Evening Courier
Bentley Brothers Insurance and Bonding
Commercial Bank
Standard Glass & Paint Co
Sycamore Street
W. H. Maust
Hudson Road
Libby
Cedar Falls
Hagerman
Howard
Peavey
Leavitt & Johnson Bldg
Minnesota
The
J. Ww. McGilvery
Goss Land CO
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