Colonial Bungalow Design Emphasizes Plan and Details
In a feature on small houses the Colonial bungalow is praised for a strong plan and fine exterior details. The article notes cross ventilated rooms, large windows, a terrace, and an arched doorway. It discusses construction, storage, privacy in bedrooms, and a brick base, with guidance from the Architects Small House Service and a note on the need for a forty five foot lot. A separate item reports Kendall’s house roof fire in Des Moines causing minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the United States, Inc
United States
American Institute of Architects
Department of Commerce
United States Bureau
Aspiring Trusses Rise Thirty Feet Over Church Columns
Structural steel for Trinity American Lutheran church at Fourth and South streets rises toward the sky. Columns reach 48 feet with 30 foot trusses above, to be completed next week. Brick walls follow as B M Johnson & Son continue work. John Bartley notes steel skeleton construction with curtain walls and concrete encased columns. An art glass front window and Bedford stone trim will mark a distinctive church exterior.
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Trinity American Lutheran Church
B. M. Johnson & Son
John 8. Bartley
Remodeling of weekly building projects in Cedar Falls garage focus
The week's building report highlights the remodeling of a business building at 711 Commercial Street into a commercial garage at an estimated 5000 cost with John G Miller Construction handling the work. Two dwelling permits were issued, the week’s lightest of the three, signaling colder weather slowdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Street
Alboit
Aldy
John
Miller Construction Company
Ray Randall
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad
Columbia
Crescent Streets
John L. Berger
Crescent
Tad H. Boeger
Wth East
Clarke Thurston
Linco Oan
Guy Hopper
Mulberry
Yee
Merle J. Brown
Oaklawn
Tere Atanee
Henry Weis
Commercial
M. Smith
Broadway
Lew Kimball
Eil Belmont
J. Smith
Prospect Boulevard
George Fink
Linden
Cornwall
Wiliam G. Breckenridge
Building Projects on Clutter Farms Numerous Varied
Clutter Virginia October 23 report notes a building boom with multiple projects. Peter Dortal plans a 16x24 wing and bath, old house raised with full basement and future heating plant. A C Mason builds 16x32 cattle shed. Hans Weick adds 16x40 barn extension. Jack Kearney doubles corn crib 26232. John Hackig builds new double garage. John Hock installs cement feeding floor to curb mud.
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Clutter
Clutier
Peter Dortal
Dostal
A. C. Mason
Hans Weick
Jack Kearney
John Hack Ig
John Hock
Record Building Activity to Surpass All Past Figures
Washington reports a surge in construction in 1926 far surpassing 1925 levels. Through August, total contracts exceed last year by over 2 percent for August and 10 percent for the first eight months, with August index at 264 versus 169 in 1924, signaling a year of unprecedented expenditure.
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Washington, D. C
Associated General Contractors of America
Real-Jo Products expands Waterloo plant operations
Vincent J. Rechtfertig, secretary and manager of Real-Jo Products, announces expansion of the Lady Vecta cosmetics firm. The company doubles factory floor space in the K. of P. Building at 402 Commercial Street, takes over the entire lower floor under a new lease, and adds new machinery and laboratory staff to boost production and capital stock.
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Waterloo
Stork
Vincent J. Rechtfertig
Real-Jo Products Company
K. of P
Commercial Street
Real-Jo Company
Expansion enlarges Waterloo company amid reorganization
The Reatjo Products company, a Waterloo enterprise started five years ago by Rechtfertig, expanded production after a September stock increase from 25 000 to 190 000, with 50 000 paid up. W Ogle elected president. Warry Simon and Dr W R Small named vice presidents. W J Rechtfertig secretary and manager. A G Wykoff treasurer. The firm now commercializes over 40 trademarked toilet articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rechtfertig
Reatjo Products Company
Waterloo
Industrious growth marks the Kosmet Company expansion
The firm produced facial powders and toilet articles with nationwide distribution. Growth was steady, and after one year they moved to a 16 by 24 foot one story building. A year later they added an additional two story unit 16 by 16. In February they relocated laboratories and offices to the K of P building. Rechtfertig obtained initial formulas from a Norwegian woman with European industry ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Rechtfertig
Norway
Master Builders of Owa to Meet Here Dec 14 18
Waterloo will host about 100 members of the Town Master Builders association for their annual convention on December 14 and 18. N/A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa
Waterloo
Town Master Builders’ Association
W. F
Alcove Makes Choice Library Nook in Living Room
Describes converting a living room alcove into a bright library nook with ceiling shelving on both sides and a window bench. Noting bookcase display spaces for pottery and metals when nooks are scarce, with a colorable interior to reflect light and simple washable oilcloth seating. A lantern provides central artificial light while daylight floods the undecorated window.
Tusant Des Moines Heads Association Officers Meeting
Tusant Des Moines is president of the association. Directors meet December 13. Convention headquarters at Hotel Russell Lamson. The document lists several names for committees and transfers of property, with numerous land plots and lot descriptions across multiple additions including Elmwood Cemetery and Oaklawn replat.
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H.P. Wagner
Perpetual
O. Plat
East Side
Roland I. Merner
Ten Hocke
Ieee Elmwood Cemetery
Greeley
A. Elmwood Cemetery
Anna Hansen
John Af. Platt
Riverview
Elizabeth A. Williams
Roy C. Ee
Morris Cas
Roy W. Graham
Cheirs Hille
Josephine Graham
J. A. Warley
Petots
Black Whitney & Sedowic
WY. W. Rutledge
Rutledge
Riegbard
Oaklawn Replat
Francis’ Dry Run
Doe
Beverly Place
Cole's
Eleme Park
Moles
Firat
Home Park First
Adi
Cliffdale Heights
Castle Hub
Ernest A. Menssen
MM. J. Albert
Kenwood Park
Albert
Arbert
Locke
Dot B. Hinek
Dagerman Place
J T Smith to Claude za nett pro mw fr Wy sec
Harold FH Joyce and others transfer a property interest in Pat doyce to Claude za nett. The deed references court approval on June 6 and notes block 18 in Railroad addition with a 2.5 value datum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Smith
Claude Za Nett
Harold FH. Joyce
Pat Doyce
New Hampton Divorce Granted After District Court Hearing
New Hampton Iowa October 23 A divorcee was granted to B A Brigadier from Kathryn Brigadier here Friday afternoon after the district court heard the case in the Thursday and Friday sessions. Grounds cited were cruel and inhumane treatment. The case was delayed from spring term due to Mrs Brigadier’s health.
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New Hampton
Wathryn
District Court
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Steel
Trinity
Kendall
Eau of the United States, Inc
Marrs
Ines
Bsoniso
Apage
Realto Products Company
J. J. Lauritzen
Waterloo Entertainment Committee
Tulant
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co
Throne
Hartford
Agency Today
Exsiath St
John G. Wright
Jefferson Street
John G. Miller Construction Co
Waterloo, Iowan
Quest & Smith
West
Fifth St
Bovee Furnace Works
West Eighth Street
the Nauman Company
Pone Eee Avenue
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