Funds Sufficient for New Normal Training Departments
Inspector Fred Mahannah states a $500 state grant, plus tuition from rural districts, will sustain four year courses in normal training departments at high schools. The program focuses on reading writing spelling arithmetic geography with possible agriculture and domestic economy. The aim is to better prepare teachers for rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mahannah
State Normal Branch
Muscatine
Mahannanh
Labor League to Be Statewide Urick Plan Extension
At the state convention of the Federation of Labor the matter of a statewide labor league will be presented with a plan extension.
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of Federation of
Loyal Labor League expands to Iowa towns and beyond
The Loyal Labor league, formed at Waterloo, plans state wide extension with Waterloo as supreme head. It aims to aid members in need, support widows and orphans, and promote thrift and good citizenship. Eight delegates head to the Sioux City convention to push adoption across Iowa and later other states. A booklet outlines principles and a pledge to abolish sweatshop labor and buy union-made goods where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Labor League
Waterloo
A. L. Urick
Iowa Federation of Labor
Iowa
League
Epworth League Elects New Officers and Plans Social
Park Avenue church Epworth league officers announced at their first meeting new leadership and a flourishing outlook. They schedule a strawberry and ice cream social for Friday evening June 8 at Weed Park, weather permitting, with league members pledging strong support.
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Epworth League
Park Avenue Church
Weed Park
League
Lincoln School Picnic Postponed
Rainstorm this morning forced Lincoln school pupils to postpone their annual picnic at Weed Park. The group planned to depart at 9 o clock for a day of outing, but the event will be rescheduled for next week.
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Lincoln School
Weed Park
Three Course Dinner Party At Mrs Schuyler's Home
Mrs W P Schuyler of 1493 Holly Street hosted a three course dinner for friends last evening. The event featured a tastefully decorated dining room with cut roses and social chats before guests departed after six. Attendees included Mesdames Schauland Yagow Dance Deller Quandt Schau Nichols.
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W. P. Schuyler
Holly Street
Mesdames
Charles Schauland
Herman Yagow
Harry Dance
Geo. Deller
Charles Quandt
Carl Schauand
Nichols
East Hill
C. Barrett
Park Avenue
West Liberty
Edna Gaylor
Keithsburg
William Goodcharlie
Larry Clark
East Fifth Street
Ill
Clark
Thad Known For Remarkable Telegraphist Skill
Thad kept steady at the telegraph key eight hours daily using a thumb and finger method after palsied hand failed to grip a key. He inspired distant city operators with his rapid, vigorous call and tireless dedication despite his age.
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Thad
Veteran Teleg Rapher Thad Schnell Dies at 77
Des Moines June 2 veteran operator Thad M Schnell 77 described as the oldest telegrapher in the world by service has died. Three weeks earlier he sent a farewell message So long boys Going to the hospital tomorrow before stepping away from the Des Moines Omaha wire where he worked for decades. The news spread across cities and towns as his colleagues remembered a sixty year career.
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Des Moines
Thad
Thaddeus M. Schnell
Omaha
Takes Sad View of Church
Des Moines minister derides sensational advertising by churches to attract crowds. Rev. T. O. Douglass Jr of North Park Congregational denounces sensational evangelists and says the church suffers because it aims to attract rather than command followers.
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Des Moines
T. O. Douglass, Jr
North Park Congregational Church
Douglass
Council Bluffs Assumes City Water Works Control
The Council Bluffs city council took over the water works plant after depositing warrants totaling 510000 by order of Federal Judge Smith McPherson. L. S. Stimson becomes city engineer and G. H. Richmond returns as assistant to the engineer. L. L. Emnyre, formerly city engineer, is appointed superintendent of the water works.
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Council Bluffs
Smith McPherson
L. Emnyre
L.S. Stimson
George H. Richmond
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Civil Service Commission
Fred Johnson
Washington, D. C
Division of Naturalization
United States
Alaska
Philippines
Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Fisheries
Ordnance Bureau
Department of War
Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Education
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Cream Social
Lincoln S
Journal
Journal Want
Missouri
Mississippi River
Will H. Rollosson
Keokuk
N. W
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Welch & Allen
Richard von Dresky
Call
Third St
Choice Residences
West Third St
J. Linn Hoopes
Enquire Hopkins’ Novelty Co
Shorthorn Bulls
John A. Hoopes
Newell Ave
H. J. Heinz Co
Wisconsin
Jonas Bergh
Eddy St
Eau Claire
Wis
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Muscatine Fair
Mulberry St
Bert C. Protaman
Dunkirk
Montana
Iowa Ave
N. Rosenberger
Wm. H. Carter
Sweetland Center
Floritclands
Co. B. Vail
West Front Street
Conrad Nau
Moscow Road
E. Journal
Cedar Counties
Heberling Medicine & Extract Co
Bloomington
W. B. Wayt & Son
Sac City
Muscatine Shining Parlor
2Nd St
American Pearl Button Co
H. L. Hocke
Houser Street
County Farm
J. Greenblatt
East 2Nd St
Thos. Middleton
Iowa State
Peosta
Tiles Loan & Invisiment Co
Schley Ave
John Gatton
Moscow
J. E. McIntosh
Dillaway St
C. R. Whisler
Elite Laundry
Iowa Avenue
Ye J, Murphy
Roach & Musser
Sycamore
C. E. Richard & Sons
Muscatine State Bank
Maccabee Mall
Inquire
Eichenauer Cigar Store
E. 5Th St
E. 4Th St
J. Bilkey
J. H. Kendig
Burlington
Gordon's Cloak House
Bond Bros
Walnut St
Boston
Ger-Amer. Bank Bldg
Muscatine Bee Supply House
G. W. Lindle & Son
Magnus’ Model Laundry
J. W. Millar
E. 6Th St
Adam Althaus
Cedar St
Pacific Coast
The
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
M. W. Stirlen & Co
E. 2Nd St
Schaefer
Moler Barber College
Chicago
D. Journal
Wheeler
Y. Ger.Am. Bank Bldg
J. Hutchings
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