Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1901 — Rensselaer Steam Laundry [ARTICLE]

Rensselaer Steam Laundry

npHAT modern institution, the steam laundry, bss gained a lied bold on the pnblio<favor and pmtnma/ce, and every progressive etrism unity has its representative lee see engaged in this field of enfcrpriw. This position is occupied m Rensselaer by the Rensselaer Steam laundry, conducted by F. ©L Xsgen who succeeded Porter & Chamber] ain about one year ago. "Bb# plant is located at the junction sf IK. College and Austin avenues and occupies a spacious building htrfM expressly for the business. Sktm after assuming control of the Is cm&Tj Mr. Lsgen made many matte d improvements, placed some new and up-to-date machinery and appfomces, and it is now the lean* dryrjMur excellence of this vicinity, wbf/n few laundries in the larger of lim funs out work to equal it. pillow shams, embroidered metmtem. shirt waists, fine dresses, Altih covers etc., are laundered by

experienced people, while laoe curtains are “done up” in a manner to make it difficult for owners to believe they are not receiving new ones. The prices charged are very reasonable. The acme of laundering has been reaohed in the collar and cuff department. The dotuestio finish “just like new” or the gloss finish can be had at the option of the patron. Particular attention is paid that every pieoe of linen is returned in proper condition and on time' Orders by telephone receive prompt attention, the wagon will call for and deliver goods free. Mr. Lagen brings to bear many years experience in the business, and his work gives evidence of this fact He understands the business from A to Z and now has 5 branch agencies. Patronize the home laundry and you will be pleased. ’Phone 239.