Explosion turns wood chips into hard synthetic boards
Waterloo readers learn how steam pressure of 800 pounds explodes uniform wood chips into millions of fibers to form a synthetic lumber from sawmill waste. The National Museum exhibition shows the process and potential uses from desks to insulation, with safety Q&A on insulation and furnace sizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo Evening Courier
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Roxana Petroleum plans to install 70000 gal tanks in Waterloo
Roxana Petroleum Corp plans five storage tanks totaling 75 060 gallons to be installed on Vine street across from East High School athletic field in Waterloo. A pump house fire dike and garage are planned with a 300 foot consent radius required by ordinance. The company seeks neighbor consent after a petition lacked plot details.
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Waterloo
Roxana Petroleum Corporation
St. Louis
Rata Corporation
Roxana Company
Ordlinantee
Tts
Vine Street
East High School
Building Questions From Architects Bureau Advice
The paper summarizes guidance from the Architects Small House Service Bureau, United States, on building concerns. It notes cracking sounds in new houses from drying woodwork, settling floors, or plaster. Recommendations include increasing indoor humidity and maintaining furnace humidity. It also asks about stained shingles on exterior walls and their restraint frequency and cost comparison to aging materials.
Water Top Boat Clubhouse Progress Near Completion
Rapid progress was made this week on the Water Top Boat Club and River Improvement Association clubhouse at the foot of Second Street West. General contractor George R. Vottert reports the 24 by 60 foot building is enclosed and awaiting roofing with veranda and large brick fireplace in the works. A June 15 completion date is set amid plans for a brand opening fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elit
Potters
Fredericksburg Sends Clothing for Flood Relief
Crigens of Fredericksburg announces a large shipment of clothing and shoes for flood sufferers in the south and seeks transportation instructions from W. Scott Williams, general superintendent of Illinois Central. Arrangements are made for free shipment to Yatering via the Great Western, routed through the Hols Central.
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Crigens
Fredericksburg
W. Scott Williams
Mwlinois Central Lines
Great Western
Iihols Central
Real estate transfers and plat references in 1926 records
A garbled listing of real estate actions from 1926 includes transfers between Aungst and Tha Galloway Company, Steely and multiple field plats, Rainbow’s and Rodamars plats, and various replats. Names such as John H. Steely, Sophia Bronks, Hagerman Place, and Litchfield appear with numerous lot and parcel references.
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Rainbow
Rodamar
John H. Rainbow
Harley WW
Greenert
Bew
Litchfeld
John Fr. Steely
Audhor Hagerman
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Roxana Petrol
Independent Electric Co
Jefferson St
Fredetracksburg
American Abstract & Title Company
Francisem, Stebbins, Pres
Aeteke Ee Ad
5Th St
W. FH. Broon
Pree
Sherwood
Waterloo, Cedar Falls and
Northern Railway Company
Si le Valley
Quest & Smith
West Fifth St
W. B. Horner
Bluff St
Stebbins Plumbing & Heating CO
Stebbins
Phouo
L. E. Glaza CO
Walker & Meyers
Defferson St
Snotling Service
Thone
Waterloo Electrical Supply Co
Everything Electrical
Weatherwax Ins
B. V. Hughes
Mer
Black Hawk Bldg
Waterloo Lumber Co
Oery Sea
C. W. Chapman Lumber Co
East 7Th Street
THE
Insulite CO
Minneapolis, Minn
Home Builders
Waterloo Savings Bank
Iowa Securities Company
Johns-Manville
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
East Fifth St
Brachien
Claus
Herric Waderpiesa
Herrick
Herrick Refrigerator, CO
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