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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1915
Page
9
Builders report a spring reawakening with carpenters focusing on repairs and porch and roof work. Several private residences are rising while larger contracts remain limited. Lumber firms see steady, improving business and some price relief, with contractors also taking on Cedar Falls and other outside projects.
M Le Chatelier announces a new nickel plating method for aluminum. A hydrochloric acid bath with iron creates a surface net that traps nickel in a strong adhesion. The process relies on a physical action and claims to solve the long standing problem.
Transformation of the Cedar river front from a waste of stones and rubbish to walls, shrubs, and flowers awaits court decisions on rights of abutting property owners in riverfront improvement cases. A special commission report is expected soon to clarify lines, with plans for retaining walls and beautification along Water Street and the east bank by Union Mill. The mill site and a proposed new warehouse may yield an ornamental riverfront. Dr Callen travels from Waterloo to support a Home Missionary Ozar lecture.
The piece notes sharp value rises in multiple city areas. Samuel Doren bought the vacant lot at 222 Western avenue for 2500, between a James L Carson home and Joseph Meany property, with plans for a modern bungalow and rent at 25 monthly. Contractor Lauritzen progresses a two story block on Park avenue east near the Masonic temple rear alley.
Jeter Autler undertakes extensive home improvements on Franklin street including a new roof and exterior work. He removes aging sheds and outbuildings to restore the property to first class condition. The project total approaches $5,500 in estimated costs for materials and labor.
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