Walkerton Independent, Volume 50, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 January 1925 — Page 9

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SOUTH BEND AND VICINITY Survey Made by Men Experienced in Community Study Shows This City and Vicinity to Be a Leader Among Those Typical American Communities of This State and Nation BUSINESS MEN SPEED THE ONWARD MARCH THESE TWO INDISPENSABLE GROUPS IN EVERY POPULATION COOPERATE IN MAKING SOUTH BEND AND VICINITY FIRST IN THE GREAT MIDDLE WEST Rural and City Classes Join Hands Progress the Key-note of This Live and Wide Awake Community Whose Business and Professional Men Uphold the Highest Standards of Forward Look- . I ing Community Development I Located -in the heart of one of the most prosperous sections of the greatest state of the Great Middle West, South Bend, Ind. and community stands without a peer among that vast number of American communities whose population is made up of people, cosmopolitan in their outlook, and engaged in almost every occupation conceivable among a peaceful populace. It is almost self evident to say that there is nowhere from Atlantic to Pacific, from the palm tree to the pine a more contented, forward-looking ; ar.«t iadustiious group of people than one will find right h"re in ‘l'i* community. Within the city, the wheels of industry and commerce move on unceasingly, providing occupation and activity for the thousands who have, settled here. Each evening from the store, from the factory, from the • desks, these thousands go to happy homes, homes made possible by honest ; labor of brain and brawn. The universal comment about South Bend wherever one hears it is that ; the people love their work. The fact that people love their work makes ! possible the great progress which this community has enjoyed and will eon- • tinue to enjoy. This contentment is the result, too, of a great community I spirit. Leaders in civic life here testify that no people could work together j more unitedly than do the citiezns of South Bend and the surrounding country in putting across any community project which they attempt. Modern factories, steres, office buildings and an almost unrecedented number of fine homes speak eloquently of the results of this fine community cooperation. Cleanliness, picturesque streets and well-planned amusements denote a high civic pride. Outside the city lie the rich agricultural districts. Expanse of fertile fields dotted with fine country residences supply the city and outside market with their many products. Many of these homes are as modernly equipped as the finest city home. Automobiles place all the attractions of the city within an hour’s reach of the most remote of these tillers of the soil. Modern machinery and scientific appliances have made farming as efficiently a conducted business as any enterprise of a progressive nature. No longer is the life of the farmer or the farmer’s wife a long period of drudgery; no longer are the farmers shut off from metropolitan advantages. Scientific developments such as the automobile, lighting, heating and water systems, and most recently the radio have literally brought all the ad^ant ages of all the world to the very door of the farmer Remarkable, too, is the cooperation of the rural and urban populations in this community. Community projects are accomplished not by either of these groups working separately but by the two striving together in enthu siastic cooperation. Business men of this city realize that the farmer is a paramount consideration with them. They realize that the continual onward course of progress of the community depends upon the cooperation of the two groups whose interests are ultimately the same. । Welded thus into a united community, the people of South Bend and vicinity are determined that nothing shall stop their onward march of pro- ] gress and prosperity. Fully recovered from the period of inactivity following , the war, every phase of commercial life points to a period of continued । growing prosperity. Believeing that optimism, backed by an unconquer- , able determination, is the very life blood of progress, every citizen of this community has resolved to continue to do his bit in keeping up the reputa- , tion of being the hub of the most forward looking community in the United J States. This does not mean idle boasting. South Bend’s achievements , speak for themselves. Nevertheless, in order to keep on driving, it is some- l times wise to remind ourselves and the world of the position we hold, and of > the pepopie and enterprises which make that position possible. ' It is with this aim that this “Community Booster Review is published. To our readers we wish to call attention to the many business houses, financial institutions, professional and commercial enterprises in this city and community. The readers should understand clearly, also, that these articles have been written by experienced and competent newspaper writers, who have written them with the primary aim of showing how each individual business or enterprise contributes its part to that great whole—the community. The publishers wish to make it emphatically clear, also, that no man has written an article about himself or his business. They are the observations of men unbiased in their judgment but experienced in the study of community life and the enterprises which go to make up that life. With the exception of the support given to the project by the publisher of this paper, the expense of this edition has been mosly paid by the men and businesses about whom articles have been written. Each of the articles is paid for individually. They are display advertisements written in editorial style and form, as are many commercial advertisements today. At the same time the following articles have as their primary aim, not so much the advertisement of the particular business about which they are written, but the higher aim of showing the progress of the community as illustrated by . » « * i J- . ~ ~4* i k Zinn Kll i n noc on/1 nrn f m ) firm**

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WALKERTON. IND., THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 , 1925.

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W. W. Schneider With Modern Offices in South Bend Located at 2 I 4 Conser- 1 vative Life Bldg., is the Leading Architect of This Section and a Man of High Standing in the Community in Which He Lives. He Has Had a Wide Experience in This Business and Has the Reputation of Being One of the Best Architects in This Part of the Country. “No Job Too Big or Too Small’’ is His Motto.

The work of the architect is held in highest regard in its relation to every phase of building endeavor, as it is to his creative ability and ofttimes to his artistic skill, that the realization of a beautiful and useful structure is accomplished. Before a spadefull of earth is turned, or a brick laid, every detail of the structure has been planned by the architect, who in his sketches gives the public the idea of the composite effects embodied in the new building, as well as its features ot construction. , For its population South Bend is remarkable by the many varied and durable buildings. Most of these buildings have been designed by local architects, who each year add to their prestige by new achievement in the field of building design to meet new demand. Prominent in the architectural held both here and through a large section of the state is W. W. Schneider, who has been responsible for the designing of many notable latter day structures of varied types. While he is prepared to handle small buildings, his main specialty is large oil ice buildings, factories, banks, public school buildings of every description. To build a house is one accomplishment. To build a truly pretty and comfortable home that is expressive of the advancement of the age is another work of marked superior scope. To express the best ideals that the progress of the age has developed to-

wards the realization of ciore attrac- i tive and comfortable homes, calls for I marked skill in both planning and building. The home owner wishes to provide the best dwelling possible for 1 himself and family. It is through the ; skillful architect and the builder that , the provision of these comforts is made : j possible. What makes one home so greatly distinctive from another lies largely in the mind of the planner. Ihe same material and method of treatment in general used in one home will fail dismally in another as to general effectiveness through lack of detail, contrast, type of design or even minor details small in themselves, but important in their relation to the composite whole. Mr. Schneider is in a position to give each minute detail the closest attention. Home builders not only want houses that will follow their general ideas, but they want the exper* advice of the architect on the latest conveniences and methods of construction. With a good year ahead of the industries of the city, many local concerns are expected by Mr. Schneider to outgrow their plants which ham to outgrow their plants which Mr. Schneider is a public spirited supporter of all measures for pro- i gress. He represents that energy and i push so essential to the commercial j prosperity of the city, and in dealing b with him, no mistake will be made. * The publisher is honored in thus * making him better known to the public.

Richey Radiator Service Equipped to Do AH Kinds of Radiator, Fender and Body Repair Work is Located in South Bend at 132-134 East Colfax. Under Efficient Management this Up-to-Date Radiator Repair Shop Has Grown to be One of the Most Popular Places of Business in this Community. Work Brought in Not Only From the Immediate Vicinity But From Surrounding Counties and Towns. Only Expert Workmen Employed. Mr. Richey, the Manager, is Well Known as a Community Booster.

Have you gone from breakfast ou I to the garage some morning in : I hurry to meet an early appointmen I at the office that the cores of you I radiator have bursted? Lest tha I happen again, take your car down t<“ Richey Radiator Shop, the modern up-' to-the-minute radiator repair shop of this community ami let one of the » y pert workmen there look it over. It may save you much inconvenience and some money the next time you wish to start your car. This is one of the features of service of this progressive radiator shop. The examination of your radiator places you under no obligation to have your repair work done here. This accommodation is simply a part of this shop’s policy to serve the public in every way it can. The management believes that in this way as in no other it has built up the good will and confidence it holds in the community today. Perhaps your car does need some radiator impair. However small this repair ma. be it will be given the closest atte lion by the experts in this shop. These men have been empoyed because of their fine technical skill in radiator repairing. To facil-i itate their work, the shop is equipped with the latest and most modern machinery for scientific radiator repair i work. Perhaps your car has been ini an accident, or just through wear needs a new radiator. You will fin<| in stock here the best makes of radi-

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Sators to fit all standard cars. If you know your radiator needs repair, call up this shop, drop them * line, or make a personal call. Their service is prompt and efficient. Radiators for Ford, Star, Chevrolet and other light cars may be shipped par*cel post, thus eliminating any possible delay. Another remarkable feature is the comparatively low price at which radiator repairing is done. Reasonable prices for the highest quality of work have earned for this up-to-the-minute shop a reputation which is not limited to thia city and community but which extends throughout this section of the state. Many garages located over this and adjacent counties which have no radiator repair departments send all their radiators to this efficient and well known shop, so prompt and efficient is the work done here. fn addition to radiator work, this shop also does light, fender and other auto sheet metal work. The same expert quality is insisted on in this department. The review of the work of this shop would not be complete without I । making some mention of the manag !er and owner of this progressive place of business. He is one of the truly forward-looking men of the community. His interest in the community is not limited to his business. Tn social life, in home life as well as •n his business relations, he is for the - community all the time.