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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1926
Page
6
Washington October 18 Construction costs show little change in September holding at the lowest level since March 1923 according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Prices of materials, wages, and total costs all reflect a stable, mid 1920s trend with September figures showing no shift from August.
A profile of Ogden Mills, detailing his wealth, work ethic, and unique standing in Congress. The piece argues Mills rivals Theodore Roosevelt in ambition and influence, notes his tax expertise, conservative yet modern approach, and the potential impact of his gubernatorial bid against Al Smith on his political trajectory.
Permit for a tabernacle at Park Avenue East for Bob Jones meetings plus five houses and a garage were issued this week. Total week permits amount to about 20 125 with five houses by George R Potter at 712 Western Avenue and others, averaging above 4 000 per house. Heating permits noted and garages built on several streets.
Practical guidance for prospective homeowners to analyze personal finances before building. Breaks down how much own funds, loan needs, and rent-like costs shape total home cost. Includes interest on personal funds, mortgage interest, income assumptions, and risk factors for budgeting over years.
Emma Sherrets transfers to EB Carl jot 10 in Rosehill First addition to Wateriog. Edleman to fie and in sec 27 87 Matthew M Vaughan to Katharine M Vaughan and 1% lot 2 block 5 Shilliames Gest addition to Waterloo. L Johnson trustee to Rohrbach lot 1 block 1 lawn addition Waterloo.
Reader asks about roof nail failures and repair options using galvanized copper nails. Advises re securing loose shingles, possible replacement of curled or rusted walls, adding furring strips and metal lath, and considerations for replacing or reinforcing wooden posts and cross beam to prevent door failure.
A New York scene notes congressman Ogden Mills earns praise from both parties while facing Democratic opposition. The New York World and The New Republic analyze his candor, courage, and voting record, framing Mills as a strong, open debater who challenges Gov. Alfred Smith.
Elmer M erick, 410 Kimball Avenue, wounded a red fox near Tanksville after a long shot. McCormick broke his gun stock while killing the fox with a blow to the head. He was with Frank Kirby, Ernest Hendwson, and Harry Kauffman when the fox was sighted in a corn field. The group had searched fields for pheasants and were about to return home. The Boston Transcript notes a dialogue about a local rumor after the action.
Too figures released today to F W Dodge show declines of 10 percent from August 1926 and 27 percent from September last year. New construction started in Des Moines during the first nine months of 1826 amounted to 41 978 400, compared with 41 373 800 for the corresponding period last year, a gain of 1 percent.
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