Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1920 — RENSSELAER NOW HOME OF BOTTLING WORKS [ARTICLE]

RENSSELAER NOW HOME OF BOTTLING WORKS

Rensselaer is the possessor of a first class bottling works, equipped to the minutest detail with the most modern machinery and capable of turning out at the present time from seventy-five to one hundred cases of soft drinks daily. The new plant is located in the building just to the west of the Rensselaer garage and is the property of Vernon Nowles, formerly a, successful restauranteur. The building has been remodeled and is the model of cleanliness. The last of the machinery was installed but a few days ago. It was the original intention of the proprietor to stairt operating last fall, but due to the non-arrival of the machinery he was prohibited from so doing. The first of Mr. Nowels’ product was placed on the market a few days ago in this city, but as yet none has been sent out of Rensse4aerr- — Mr? Newels’ present supply of juices and extracts is limited, but he hopes within a day or so to have an abundant supply on hand and 'be able to operate at full capacity. Once he has mastered the intricacies of his new work, it is the

hope of the proprietor to be able to turn out from 175 to 200 cases of pop daily. All purchasers will receive their goods by truck. The new plant bids fair to develope -into a thriving little institution and the majority of the nearby towns will receive their supply of soft drinks from this city. As yet Mr. Nowels has made no attempt to establish any permanent customers in this territory but will do so as soon as he can secure a competent workman to take charge of the plant while -he is on the road. Monon is the only town in -this vicinity that will offer any competition to the local industry.