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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1923
Page
13
A plan for a compact five room house featuring a brick chimney furnace and fireplace flues, high ridge pole, four dormer windows, and a wide roof sweep. It claims 25 feet interior length, construction cost from 6500 to 8000 dollars, depending on locality and equipment, with regional bureau plans provided by the Architects Small House Service Bureau and endorsed by the American Institute of Architects and the Department of Commerce.
Architecture estimates the 1924 building market will stay steady through early months with rising activity by spring. The outlook calls 1924 as very good, not an abnormal boom, noting past splurges were unhealthy. Total construction spending by sector: residential 36 percent educational 20 public works 20 business 15 industrial 8.
Illinois Central outlines major projects totaling about 120 million dollars. Key efforts include Chicago terminal electrification set for 1927 at 82 million, 66 miles of new line between Edgewood Illinois and Walton Kentucky at 36.6 million, and complete Markham yard near Chicago at 9 million. Also major grade reductions at multiple towns costing about 3.5 million and a second tract between Dawson Springs Kentucky and Central City Kentucky with 26 miles of new roadbed and Kentucky Midlands railroad integration.
By J. R. Dick North Dakota dispatches that the Dairy Cattle Congress is a dairy farmer show. The chief asset is the farmer’s show, with focus on the dairy cow and equipment for modern milk production. The visitor should look beyond grand buildings to the core exhibit of dairy farming paraphernalia.
An unusual circular from the Waterloo Register Co endorses Knox Tron smoke pipes as safe from fire water or climate damage. It claims the pipe remains secure robust and ready for winter use with sections to fit any distance. It urges readers to contact local dealers for special circulars and prices.
Waterloo Wisconsin Dairy Cattle Congress stands as a premier annual livestock event linking farmers with the latest dairy industry developments. It showcases dairy cattle, machinery exhibits, and guidance from government and state agencies, while drawing urban visitors with education and entertainment.
Minnesota dairy specialist J Ve Wilson lauds the Dairy Cattle Congress for years of impact on the middle west dairy industry. He recalls visiting since 1915 and notes record attendance and wide turnout from many counties. The show’s ideal location aims to attract more exhibitors from midwest states, with heartened remarks on its role in dairy humanity amid ongoing tuberculosis deaths in Manila.
Industrial Show adds nearly a dozen booths in a new 24226 foot building built this season south of the three horse barns. Exhibitors listed include Guild of St Mark's Church averloo Bownan Sausage Co Hawk Painting Co Conn Mier PEC ULY fa Cuban Unane Mots Co Votr Lueglen Ma Yes & Pucks & Electric Co Dunkelders Leeper & rapper Davis & Decker Battery Co Iynes Lindenberg Mfg Co Rok Tefrigerator wnnt Choe Liehty Mfa fbb Auto Co Stherts White laundry Inique Cleaners Waterloo Saddlery Co Waterloo Sash & Mixture works Waterloo Monument work Waterloo Broom works Wartey Teal Tegtate board Sheffield Co Rath Packing Waterloo Walker Schubert Lumber Cedar Lumber William Galloway Co.
Six states will showcase farm machinery at the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds with displays from multiple manufacturers and dealers. Exhibits include farm engines tractors wagons and related items aimed at educating visitors and aiding buyers. Notable exhibitors listed include Jake Blough Avery Mfg Co Waterloo Capper Saratoga Wind Engine & Pump Co Batavia Roderick Lean Mfg Co Mansfield New Idea Spreader Co Coldwater Emerson B Grantingham Co Rockford Fairbanks Morse Co Chicago Hart Parr Co Charles City Iowa Stock Remedy Co Waterloo and others from Des Moines Cedar Falls Moline and Evansville among many.
Syracuse veteran Adolph Kirchner, then 11, formed a youth unit to fight Russia in 1863 Polish rebellion. Sixty years later he is decorated by the Polish government, the medal pinned by Vice-Consul Edmond Allenski at services. Kirchner moved to America about 40 years ago and has lived in the city since 1887.
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