Clerks Endorsement Ties Labor Assembly to Sunday Clash
At Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly, the Retail Clerks union’s push to close grocery stores on Sundays was endorsed. The assembly unanimously supported the clerks and eyed upcoming action this week as Labor Day plans and new union committee lineups were decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly of
Muscatine
Assembly Hall
Retail Clerks
Henry Bodman
C. C. Smith
Trades Unions of
Clerks’ Union
Retail Clerks’ Union
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
Death of Mrs Julius Daniels former Muscatine resident
Word comes of the death of Mrs Julius Daniels in Dallas Texas on Sunday morning She lived in Muscatine in earlier years where her husband ran a hardware store She is survived by six children including Lucy Daniels George Frank James Emanuel and Randolph The remains will be brought to Muscatine for interment arriving Tuesday at 339 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Dallas
Texas
Julius Daniels
West Fourth Street
Infant Margaret Skeels Dies from Whooping Cough
Little Margaret Skeels daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Skeels of 800 West Eighth died yesterday at 6 am from a severe attack of whooping cough. She was about 18 months old. Funeral was held this afternoon at 2 oclock with Rev W L Clapp presiding.
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Margaret
Harry Skeels
West Eighth Street
W. L. Clapp
German Baptist Lawn Social Scheduled in City
City news notes say the German Baptist church youth group will host a lawn social on Wednesday June 11 on Bush's lawn near the cemetery car line. Mechanics band will perform and local volunteers will attend the event.
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German Baptist Church
Bush
Spectacular Graphophone Show At Court Square
Hear the giant graphophone with four horns and music two miles away. William McKinley's last speech will be part of the program. Admission ten cents on Thursday night June 5 at Court Square with a prize for the best looking attendee. Five hundred records available for selection.
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William McKinley
Court Square
Japan Plans World’s Fair in 1904 Amid Modern Vices
The article notes Japan adopting Western vices and follies as it prepares a world’s fair in 1904, signaling a bold cultural shift and ambitious international showcase. It emphasizes the nation’s modernization drive and public interest in global exposition.
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Japan
Kid Noble Transferred to Fort Madison for Life
This afternoon at 4 25 Kid Noble the murderer of Tom Morgan and lifelong penitentiary inmate was moved to Fort Madison in the custody of Sheriff J D Stuart. Noble is reported to be eating well and sleeping soundly while facing the gravity of his case and near-certain loss of freedom.
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Noble
Tom Morgan
Fort Madison
J. D. Stuart
Painters Call Special Meeting at Assembly Hall
Painters are summoned to a special meeting this evening at eight o'clock in Assembly hall. The notice, issued by the president, urges all members to attend for business of importance.
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Assembly Hall
Wheeler’s Grocery Chair Contest Draws No 100
Notice says No 100 was the winning number in the chair contest at M. W. Wheeler's grocery and requests the holder of this number present at the store.
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M. W. Wheeler
Excursions and summer meeting rates of B. C. R. & N. Railway
A list of prominent meetings with special summer rates authorized by the B C R and N Railway. Destinations include Denver Minneapolis Portland Salt Lake City San Francisco St Paul Seattle Tacoma and Seattle with dates from May to August. Jno G Farmer G P and T A invites inquiries for full details.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
International Sunday School Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Denver Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
San Francisco
Cal
Imperial Council
Knights of Pythias
St. Paul
The
United Presbyterian Church
Jno
G. Farmer
B.C. R
N. R.y
Half price round trip to Twin Cities for Eagles meeting
One fare for the round trip from all stations on the B C R N to Minneapolis for the Fraternal Order of Eagles national meeting June 3 8. A good time to visit the Twin Cities and nearby lakes. See B C R N agents for details.
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Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Order of Eagles
Muscatine Trades Endorses Retail Clerks Union Support
The Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly resolves in regular meeting to endorse the Retail Clerks Union amid rumors of non endorsement and the push for Sunday closing of grocery stores.
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Retail Clerks’ Union
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
Carpenters Union to Hold Meeting Next Tuesday Evening
The Carpenters Union will meet at Assembly Hall Tuesday evening at 7 45. All union carpenters are urged to attend, unless they have a very reasonable excuse. Several new members will be added to the union, per order by the president.
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Carpenters’ Union
Assembly Hall
Stores to Close Early on Weekdays Beginning June 2
Beginning Monday June 2 the listed stores will close at 6 p m each evening except Wednesdays and Saturdays F A Nedig Umscheid Seiler H Schmidt Sons Co H C Hirt and M C Hayes will close at the earlier hour each weekday with the noted exceptions.
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F. A. Nedig
Umscheid & Seiler
H. Schmidt & Sons Co
H. C. Hirt
M. C. Hayes
If Beef Prices Rise Hash Inspector Office Proposed
A satirical note claims that with beef prices climbing it may be necessary to appoint a hash inspector as the government notes 80 million people in the country use about one barrel of flour per person each year.
Subscribing Offers Cheap Handsome Book
Advertises a three month or longer subscription to the Journal with a small price for a handsome book at 15 cents. It appeals to readers to subscribe for continued access and favorable terms.
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Journal
U R K of P Meeting on Uniform Inspection
Notice to all members of company No. 12 U R K of P to meet at Castle Hall Tuesday evening June 3 at 8 o clock to inspect new uniforms. Per order. R C Schenck Captain.
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Electa Chapter No.2
Order Eastern Star
Castle Hall
K. P
Iowa Avenue
R. C. Schenck
Farmers plan fodder and crop harvest tied to rye and barley removal
A rural note suggests a man with eighty acres can raise seventy five hens and never lack groceries. If rye and barley are cleared by July first, he should plow immediately to harvest a willet crop.
Court values life at five thousand nine dollars
A court estimate places a person's life worth at 5009 dollars while a prize bull commands a 10000 dollar sale. The figures appear in separate items reflecting valuation and market price.
Hedge planting advice and fall rape fodder idea
The passage urges choosing small bushy evergreen hedge plants for a thick base and advises sowing a small field of rape to feed hogs. It notes rape is an invaluable food for hogs during August, September and October.
French Manufacturing Relies Heavily on Female Labor
A historical statistic notes that more than one third of goods produced in France stem from female labor. This highlights gender roles in early industrial production and the contribution of women to the economy.
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France
France to Field 68 Submarine Boats by 1906
A French naval program aims to complete a fleet of 68 submarine boats by 1906. The plan details a rapid expansion of underwater vessels as part of the navy's modernization efforts.
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France
Rural Economics Warns of Sparse Settlements
A writer notes that profit from large ranching contrasts with drawbacks. One steer fed on ten acres yields money, but the isolated life lacks nearby neighbors and requires fifty miles to reach a doctor.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Day Committee
Peck and Keckler
Box-Sawyers
Miller and Strong
Revisager and Plate
Hoeffiin and Grant
Spencer and Wilson
Kemper and Steen
Wessels and Marks
Pale and Davis
Patterson and Bitterman
Potter and Harbon
Gibney and Knopp
George and Fox
Carl Evans
Cedar Rapids
Chase
Haverhill
Mass
L. Lindner
A. L. Lindner
Emma Manlove
Eastern Star Memorial
Skeels
L. J. Loomis
Bevier, Mo
John B. Lee
Kate Bailey
Keithsburg, IL
Helen Blair
Burlington
Garret Wiggers
Justice Court
H. S. Howe
H. F. Bodman
Wiggers
C. Otto and Sons
Bond’s
Bond's Hardware and Crockery
Crockery and Bicycle Store
Kid" Noble
Fort Madi
Son
Jacob H. Smith
Smith
Waller
Samar
Philippines
Los Angeles
California
Portland
Oregon
Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic
West Hill
West Hill Cash Store
H. H. Sharrar
Mgr
Shell
Vienna
East Third Street
Scheetz's
Scheetz’s
Kammer
East Second Street
Lewis
U. R. K of P
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