Building Activity Rises as McClinton Starts 4900 Residence
Local builder C McClinton launches a new $4,900 house amid widespread construction, signaling faith in a strong market. Weekly permits total 15 including several private remodels, with bids opened for Allen Memorial Hospital foundation and more projects planned across East, West, and Lafayette streets.
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Heould
Allen Memor Hospital
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Building Permits Rise Across 14 Midwest Cities in Sept
Building permits issued in 14 Midwest cities show a sharp rise year over year. Kansas City leads the gains with over a million in value, while total permits climb from 1,540 to 2,345 and value from 3,565,896 to 6,198,525, a 73.8 percent increase. Cities listed include Waterloo Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City Lincoln St Joseph Kansas City Topeka Wichita Tulsa Okmulgee Oklahoma City with significant double digit gains across the board.
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Wichita
Tulsa
Okmulgee
Oklahoma City
Iowa week observances planned across state events
Iowa week set for October 9 to 15 with exhibits of manufactured and agricultural products. Des Moines to host a state industrial expo with about 400 products on display. Ottumwa through the chamber of commerce promotes week with church services and city products spotlight. Boone to host Made in Boone exhibit October 14 and 15. Other cities including Mason City Iowa City Marengo Spencer Dubuque Sioux City Marshalltown Keokuk Ainslow Perry Atlantic Burlington plan details pending. Iowa week is backed by the Iowa State Chamber of Commerce aiding local commerce groups.
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Sioux City
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Keokuk
Askaloosa
Perry
Atlantic
Burlington
Iowa State Chamber of Commerce
Farm Credit Boost Foreseen in Northwest Revival
The Minneapolis Bulletin notes a War Finance Corporation loan of 15 million dollars to aid farmers in the northwestern states. It marks the first use of enlarged powers enabling over one billion dollars in agricultural credit. Grain growers may obtain a share by delivering grain to United States Grain Growers, securing a one year temporary pool. The aim is to stabilize prices by orderly marketing and timing sales for best market opportunities.
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Bridges Under Iowa County Road Work Peak This Summer
Iowa counties pursued culvert and bridge construction with a peak monthly outlay around 1.5 million dollars. Summer activities include road maintenance and ongoing construction, totaling over 5 million monthly during the busiest period.
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Tractor plant to make automobile engines at Rock Island
Universal Tractor works at Rock Island will be used to manufacture Stephens automobile engines and Moline tractor engines. Machinery moves from the R. W. plant at East Monde to Rock Island, providing work for about 200 men and rehiring laid off workers as the plant resumes full operation.
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Rocksland
Stephens Automobilengines
Moline
East Mone
Paving Base Found Economical By Engineers
An old asphaltic concrete base laid forty years ago in the eastern states, known as the black base, is found by highway engineers to be one of the most economical bases devised. It is being used in the Pacific area and comprises broken stone and asphalt cement in a thick 2 1/2 inch to 4 inch layer. Wards Lighting Contract: Washington Electrical Supply Co. awarded the contract to install light fixtures in eight Oaklawn apartments under construction by J. G. Miller. Installations will proceed as carpenters finish interior work.
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Pacific
Ares
Kilbane to Meet Jackson in November Title Fight
Feathersweight king Kilbane agreed to a 10 round bout with Willie Jackson in New York. After securing about $25,000, Kilbane’s title chances remain at stake as the November match is finalized.
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Johnny Kush
Willie Jackson
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Jackson
Pat
Power Farmer Promotes Waterloo Bay Tractors
The piece extols a farmer who improves soil conservation through deep plowing and better seed bed prep, increasing yields per acre. By expanding acreage and using a tractor, he lowers labor, mitigates weather risks, and boosts profit margins. It advocates John Deere dealers showing Waterloo Bay tractors.
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New City Hall in Marshalltown Nearing Completion
Marshalltown municipal offices move closer to completion as keys are handed to the mayor. The first floor should be ready for occupancy within days, while work continues on the second floor and basement. Theodore Stark & Co. of Cedar Rapids serves as general contractor for an estimated cost of 65,060 dollars.
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Theodore Stark & Co
Cedar Rapids
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