Clerks Unite Over Sunday Closing Standoff in Muscatine
The Retail Clerks Union No. 93 explains its stance on Sunday closing and fines for two grocers C C Smith and H F Bodman who refused to sign an early closing agreement. The union argues workers deserve evenings off and Sunday rest amid a broader push to end nonessential Sunday commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Clerks’ Union
C. C. Smith
H. F. Bodman
M. Appel
H. Elfers
M. Bitzer
Union
No. 93
H. F. Rodman
Muscatine
Dc. C. Smith
Second Street
Clerks’ Union
Retail Clerks’ Union No. 93
Sabbath Labor Dispute and Clerks' Union Protest
A letter alleges long work hours for Grace Clerbs and Sunday labor, cites boycott by Retail Clerks' Union against certain firms, and urges a five day 10 hour work week with Sunday rest. It claims targeted arrests harmed grocery and related trades and appeals citizens to support Sabbath rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Clerbs
Smith and Bodman
Sam Berger
Mr. Borger
Retail Clerks’ Union
River Flood Threat Grows as Mississippi Rises Rapidly
In the Mississippi valley heavy rains push the river to 11.7 feet above low water, climbing from 10.3 on Saturday. The flood extends over vast low lands, with nine feet of rise since May 1, and no relief in sight as remaining ground is rapidly submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Green Street Mission Sabbath School Anniversary
Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of the Green Street Mission Sabbath School in South Muscatine. Founder Joseph Bennett attended and spoke, with early teachers W F Johnson and John Mahin also present, along with T J Keuchman, once a scholar and longest serving superintendent. Prof Chevalier is the current superintendent. the school remains prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission School
Green Street
South Muscatine
Joseph Bennett
W. F. Johnson
John Mahin
T. J. Keuchman
Prof. Chevalier
Hotel to Rent in Riverside Iowa Known as Hotel Hardy
Three story brick hotel building at the B. C. R. & N. depot in Riverside Iowa available for rent on reasonable terms. All correspondence to H. L. Swift Riverside Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Hardy
H. L. Swift
New Dry Goods Store Opens Under New Name
A. Siegel, proprietor of the People's Bargain Store, will move into the room now occupied by Bissission Jane and expand to carry a full line of dry goods including ginghams calicoes silks muslins percale and shirtings. The store will hereafter be known as THE PEOPLE'S DEPARTMENT STORE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Siegel
People's Bargain Store
Bissission Janesth
TPE People's Department Store
Vacation Contest Vote Totals Updated In City And Country
The Vacation Contest shows five weeks remaining with Miss Porter rising to ninth in the city list and Miss Hoffmeyer to tenth in the country. Voter-boost methods include coupon clipping and prepayment deals for the Daily Journal and its editions, plus bonuses for new subscribers and longer advance payments.
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Miss Porter
Miss Hoffmeyer
Daily Journal
Journal
Clara Balluff
Mar
Memorial Day Observances in Muscatine by Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Day program arranged by Shelby Norman Post in Muscatine includes a morning cemetery wreathing and a 1:20 parade from Iowa avenue to Court Square. Rev. Jesse Cole will deliver the main oration at Court Square with support from City Police, Paudhet's Band, and Knights of Pythias.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Shelby Norman Post
Jesse Cole
Marshalltown
Knights of Pythias
Grand Army Hall
St. Mary’s Cemetery
G. A. R. Hall
Iowa Avenue
D. W. Jackson
Aids
Bishop
Tilly
Paudhet
C. I. N. G. Uniform Bank
Third Street
Pine
Second
Mulberry
Third
Court Square
Pauchet
C. L. Stafford
Pandiet
Orpheus
Gus. Schmidt
Lincoln
Gettysburg
A. G. Trier
Fourth Ward
Musserville
High Bridge
Woman's Relief Corps
Wide Variety Prices From Grain to Fish
Wholesale and retail price list covering grain hay and feed livestock and poultry produce and dairy items. Includes corn oats wheat rye barley hay hides potatoes butter lard eggs bacon cheese fruit vegetables and fish prices with per unit notes and bulk lot discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Graham
West Liberty Defeats Muscatine in 13 to 2 High School Game
In West Liberty Iowa on May 26 the local High school boys beat Muscatine High School 13 to 2 at the fairgrounds. The town also faced a fire scare when a blaze on Potter's ice house roof drew a swift response from the fire company. Memorial services at the M E church featured Rev G W Burch speaking on the alabaster box of ointment with music and orderly decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
West Liberty
Fairgrounds
Potter's Ice House
Union
M. E
G. W. Burch
Mary
Christ
Grand Army
Woman's Relief Corps
Nellie Leonard
Cedar Falls
Burlington
Howard Simpson
East Fifth Street
New Hampton
Decorah
John S. Taylor
J. T. Hollingsworth
Joseph Wilson
Camping in Colorado booklet offered free by railroad
Jno Sebastian of the Great Rock Island Route announces a forthcoming Colorado guide. It promises inexpensive, thorough camping details, equipment lists, and costs for beginners, with free Colorado literature upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Jno
Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Ill
Two People Run Over Edward Grooms' Pet Dog
The Journal reports two individuals in a buggy yesterday ran over and injured the small dog owned by Edward Grooms. The pair did not stop to assess the damage and showed little regard for the animal’s welfare. Fannie A. Grooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grooms
Fannie A. Grooms
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health and Vitality
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous prostration insomnia rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia and blood diseases. It claims doctors prescribe it and asserts the remedy strengthens nerve centers purifies blood and boosts red blood cell growth, urging use now for renewed energy this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Tne
Earth
Diamond Does TAKE NO OTHER
A terse notice states Diamond refuses any other payment or agreement beyond a single specified purchase. The brief item emphasizes finality in the transaction and limits further negotiations or concessions.
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