Code for newspaper operations proposed by publishers
The American Newspaper Publishers association proposed a code to the recovery administration outlining hours limits, wage floors, and contract protections. It sets age rules, weekly hour caps, overtime, and minimum pay scales across city sizes, with emergency exceptions and a pledge to avoid under 16. The code is backed by major associations and endorsed by Howard Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Newspaper Publishers Association Today
The
Recovery Administration
United States
American Newspapers Publishers Association
Intand Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
New England Publishers Association
Howard Davis
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Federal Laws Committee
Davis
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Blaze damages Stilwell paint store in Iowa City
Fire believed caused by spontaneous combustion in oily rags ravaged the Stilwell paint store in Iowa City early this morning. Estimated losses exceed $20,000 with about $4,000 in building damage after firemen fought the blaze for nearly four hours, discovering the flames around 3 30 a m. Most stock was ruined by heat and smoke.
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Iowa City
Stilwell
Slimming claim for Kruschen Salts advertisement
Lost 29 Pounds from 167 to 138 with Kruschen Salts. Gladys Wells of Springfield testifies to health and energy gains. The ad promises weight loss and improved appearance with a half teaspoonful daily in hot water, with a money back guarantee from Grimm Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co.
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Gladys Wells
Springfield
Mass
Grimm Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
DeMolay Members Announce Outing
About 25 members of G. A. Riemcke chapter Order of De Molay plan a full day outing next Sunday at Moore and Geibel cottages on the Cedar River near the Tice bridge. The event will feature swimming boating games and contests.
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G. A. Riemcke Chapter
Order of de Molay
Moore and Geibel
Cedar River
Tice Bridge
Gold Brick Plot Seen in Murder
The family of Henry F. Sanborn, a slain railroad executive, suspects a gold brick scheme led to his death. Sanborn vanished from his New York office July 17 and was found buried head down in a grave in Queens. His fiancée Almskaar, 27, clung to rumors while police sought a motive with little progress.
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New York
Henry F. Sanborn
Sanborn
Queens
Grant van Sant
Long Island
Almskaar
Muscatine Bankers Appointed to State Association Committees
Muscatine bankers and nearby communities are named to Iowa State Bankers Association committees for the coming year. B F Kaufman announces positions with B L McKee on rivers development and warehousing, E E Bloom on education, F L Pearson on agriculture, and L A Andrew named special committee member on the Glass-Steagall act.
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Muscatine
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
B. F. Kaufman
Des Moines
Associated Press
B. L. McKee
Muscatine Bank and Trust Company
E. E. Bloom
F. L. Pearson
West Branch
Van Hettinga News Item From Iowa City
Henry Van Hettinga city superintendent of schools paid a $5 fine plus costs in Iowa City on a speeding charge. The incident appeared in a Sunday Iowa City press column and was noted as news for Muscatine friends.
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Henry van Hettinga
Journal
Muscatine
Van
Iowa City
Harold D. Westermark
Utility Property Figures Supplied for Muscatine County Tax
Valuations on rail lines telegraph and telephone lines power lines and pipeline were received by County Auditor Kenneth Coder from the state board to be spread on the 1934 Muscatine county tax books. Rail totals include 137 miles with per mile valuations for several lines and branches. Totals listed: telegraph companies 225,186 dollars telephone lines 272,333 dollars power transmission lines 55,773 dollars express lines 1,155 dollars pipeline owned by Natural Gas Pipeline Corporation 225,315 dollars.
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Muscatine County
Kenneth Coder
State Board of Assessment
B. M. and M
C. D
Illinois
Southwest
Wilton Branch
Montezuma
Davenport
Iowa
Dakota
Natural Gas Pipeline Corporation Ofmerica
U S Aid Sought to Raise Levee in Pike Township
Government aid totaling 750 is sought to raise the Cedar river levee in Levee District No. 17, with estimated cost of 2500 for a three foot lift. Bids due August 16 at Rock Island. work covers 2400 cubic yards of fill and eight holes of 5900 cubic yards. Other actions include school report approval and suspending 1933 taxes for Mary Hattie Smith due to age.
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Pike Township
Board of Supervisors
Young and
Stanley
Cedar River
U. S
Rock Island
E. D. Bradley
Mary Hattie Smith
Reorganization Savings Slashed in Roosevelt Plan
Budget bureau reports reduced annual savings from the administration reorganization from about 25 million dollars to roughly 5 million dollars as executive orders modify the plan. The figures reflect Democratic estimates contrasted with current administrative projections.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Budget Bureau
Muscatine City Notes and Community Happenings
Local notices include a new Plymouth coach for J. E. Fullerton on Sherman street and a 7:30 pm trustees meeting at the administration building. Numerous hospital updates, union meetings, Kiwanis initiation, and upcoming picnics and concerts are listed with several residents traveling to Chicago for the Century of Progress.
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J. E. Fullerton
Sherman Street
Plymouth
E. L. Emerson
Mulberry Avenue
C. R. Stafford
Linn Street
Chicago
Muscatine
Muscatine Boys
Weed Park
William Freeman
Hershey Avenue
Eunice Petersen
Fairport
Bellevue Hospital
A. H. Schmarje
Washington Street
Ben McElroy
James McElroy
Bidwell Road
Robert McElroy
John Logan
Harley Cherwinker
Conesville
Susie Beyers
Oregon Street
Hershey Hospital
Alfred Dora
East Fifth Street
Anna May Britcher
Grand Avenue
Master Lorenz Miller
Evans Street
August Klebe
Jean
Halstead Street
Fred Klebe
Miami
Fla
Frank J. Albert
William J. Johnson
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Muscatine
Ben Gallaher
Wilmer Siegfried
Corvin Siegfried
Jerry
John
Delaware
O. G. Edwards
West Seventh Street
Presbyterians of Ilton Hold Weed Park Picnic
About 200 members and friends of the Wilton Presbyterian church attended the annual Sunday school picnic at Weed Park. The Rev. C. W. Pfeiffer led the planning committee with E. D. Hinkhouse, Mrs. Inez Harding, George Walton, and Mrs. James Walton assisting. Afternoon events included kittenball, tug of war, and various races and contests among classes with names of participants and organizers listed.
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Wilton Presbyterian Church
Weed Park
C. W. Pfeiffer
E. D. Hinkhouse
Inez Harding
George Walton
James Walton
G. G
Henry Schonack
Harold Maurer
Charles Norton
F. A. Maurer
Ruth Oest Seeks Divorce From Alfred Oest In District Court
Ruth M. Oest petitions for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment habitual drunkenness and non support by Alfred Oest. The action was filed today in district court with an application for a writ of process.
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Ruth M. Oest
Alfred Oest
Auto Industry Surges Ahead in 1933 Third Quarter
New York reports cheerful signals from the auto trade as car sales rebound rapidly. Industry leaders anticipate profits for major firms in the third quarter of 1933, reaching levels not seen since the late 1920s, with 1929 marking a comparatively strong year.
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New York
Wall Street
Oest Seeks Divorce With Temporary Alimony and Fees
The couple married in Keokuk on April 1 1927 and lived together until July. The petition asks for a divorce along with $100 temporary alimony $250 attorney fees and suit money plus title to household furnishings.
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Keokuk
Old Trooper Finds Home for Family
Fort Madison Iowa reports Fred Wilson found a home for his wife and six children. Mrs Paul Schnitker arranged for the family to move to a farm in Illinois opposite Bluff Park.
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Fort Madison
Fred Wilson
Wilsons
Paul Schnitker
Illinois
Bluff iPark
Notice for Journeyman Carpenters Meeting
City Hall hosts meeting Tuesday August 8 1933 at 8 P M to discuss minimum wage scale and hours. A D R Howe Glen Dale and W A Leonard named as a three member committee to confer with journeyman carpenters. Herman a
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City Hall
A. D. R. Howe
Glen Dale
W. A. Leonard
Herman A
Town Council Meeting Notice for Conesville 1933
The Town Council of Conesville will meet August 21 1933 at 7 30 p m at the Town Hall. Taxpayers will be heard for or against the 1934 expenditure estimate. W Hankins Town Clerk.
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Conesville
W. Hankins
Also Mentioned on This Page
DeMolay
State Association
van Hettinga
Catherine Lightfoot
Ann S. Smith
Lydia E. Pinkham
State Board of Assessment and Review
City News
Municipal Light and Water Board
Floyd Brossart
Martyn Wayne
Food and Drink Merchants’ Association
Board
United Brethren Church
Larry O'Neil
J. C. Coster
Henry Bell
St. Charles
Ill
J. H. Howard
Minneapolis
Daughters of Union
Memorial Hall
Elsie Height
Hope Avenue
Mattie Pearlman
East Second Street
Women’s Home Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Musser Park
Business and Professional Women's Club
Nellie McCaw
Presbyterians of
Ilton
Ruth Oeest
Conoco
Vinte
Red Triangle
Dollar Day
BEN Finkle’s General Store
Ereeesee Eeeerees
Schlitz
Milwaukee Beverage Co
Sycamore Street
Milwaukee
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