Labor Shortage Hints at Iowa Industrial Strain
Rural and urban Iowa items report factories in Muscatine seeking laborers, grain and coal markets, farm sales and price shifts. Notable notes include a 100 percent assessment for First National Bank of Marcus, a historic Sunday school push in Walcott, and ongoing legal actions in Des Moines and Stuart amid a broad set of local developments across counties.
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Muscatine
First National ‘Bank of Marcus
Walcott
22Nd Iowa Infantry Association
Iowa City
Arthur Anfinson
Nevada
Minnesota
Francia Wrenn
Thomas German
Sac City
Independence
Downham
Kate M. Bower
Oscar Stone
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Gant Brothers
Westfield
Jack Hermanson
Mason City
Elmer Sweeney
Otis Goble
Fort Dodge
Rudolph Halfpap
Bill Olander
University of Iowa
Ralph Barnes
Mack Barnes
Iranistan
Waterloo
Illinois
Spencer
Calvin Manning
Manning
United States
George Haines
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Davenport
Birthday celebration at church gathering for Peter Kuiken
A Wednesday evening get together at the church for Peter Kuiken celebrated his birthday. The group enjoyed a welcoming atmosphere with refreshments and music, and as the time to go home approached the young people wished his birthday occurred every week.
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Peter
Pella Couple Married Tuesday November 22 1921
John Van Spanckeren and Miss Anna Pos of Pella wed at noon Tuesday in Chariton Iowa at the home of L P Pos with Rev McKem officiating. They plan a two week trip before settling back in Pella. Also note Lizzie Vander Linden left Des Moines for a weekend visit then to Sioux City for the winter.
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John van Spanckeren
Anna Pos
Pella
Bii
John A. Pos
Chariton
Iowa
Mr. McKem
Thebyterian Church
Lizzie Vander Linden
Des Moines
J. H. Vander Linden
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
Obituary notices for Lundy and Vander Zyl families
Mrs Lundy of near Peoria died November 18 1921 aged 70 after a three week illness from Brights disease. She is survived by husband and two sons. Funeral and interment in Peoria Sunday afternoon. Mrs Stephen Vander Zyl died November 21 1921 at Home for the Aged after a brief illness. She and husband had returned from a two weeks trip to Tracy Beacon and Hedrick visiting relatives. She survived by husband and three daughters. Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday afternoon. An inheritance of a thoughtful life follows in a reflective quotation about living well and being an inspiration.
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Bettendorf
Morrell Packing Company
Arthur Canny
Danny
Lural G. Hayes
Davenport
Hayes
Deesth
Ellen Crist
Tipton
Fair Grounds
University of Iowa Hospital
West and Basset
Salvation Army
Iowa
Story County
Nevada Public Library
Payne
Farmers Automobile Insurance Company
Rock Rapids
Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Company
Waterloo
A.C. Savage
Rock Rapids Company
N. Hampe
H. A. Storjohany
N. EB. Kendall
John H. Wintrode
Winterset
Adolph N. Nelson
Arthur J. Goetsch
Walnut
Arlington Cemetery
Kendall
Grinnel
Des Moines
W. J. Jones
Montgomery County
Farmers Mortgage Company of
Council Bluffs
William Arnd
Jones
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Harlan
R. J. Organ
John Watters
Dave Masters
Stuart
First National Bank
Guthrie Center
Myers
Hank Hawkins
St. Paul
George Wilson
Masters and Watters
Mason City
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Lynn
Irwin
John R.price
W. H.winegar
Perry
Iowa City
Cornell
Lundy
L. Lundy
Peoria
Bright
Neral
Vander Zyl
Stephen Vander Zyl
Pella
Tracy
Beacon
Hedrick
Orr to Move Family to Indianapolis as Sales Chief
Moines area report notes a Capital man and his wife, daughter of Mr and Mrs Capital, plan to relocate to Indianapolis immediately. Verne Orr, formerly sales manager of Clemens Mobile Co of Des Moines and later general manager of the Waterloo Overland branch, will lead a 90-person team including 30 salesmen in the new organization.
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Moines
Capital Young
Wilage
Anle van
Orr
Pilmer Beintema Wedding in Waterloo Ceremony
Harold Beintema of Waterloo wed Irene Pilmer of Scotchridge on November 10 at the Des Moines parsonage of Rev. R W Thompson. The bride, daughter of D W Pilmer, hails from Indianola and is a 1921 Indianola high school graduate. The groom works for American Telephone and Telegraph in Waterloo. Florence Alexander and Andrew Sables served as bridesmaid and best man. The couple plan to reside in Waterloo after a short visit with the groom’s parents at Pella.
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Indianola
Harold Beintema
Chronicle
Irene Pilmer
Scotchridge
Waterloo
R. W. Thompson
Des Moines
D. W. Pilmer
Beintema
J.L. Beinteman
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Florence Alexander
Andrew :Sables
Carlisle
Pella
Coal for Sale and Lost Overcoat Notice
Coal for sale from Harvey Otley and Bishop mines lump 2 nut 24e quoted. Henry Beanink contact Blue 113. Lost overcoat November 4 between Mr Hagen’s Main Street residence and Thomas son’s store. Reward offered for return. Harold B. Ver. Steeg phone 214.
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Harvey
Otley
Bishop
Henry
Beanink
Phone Blue 113
Hagen
Thomas
Harold
Steeg
Sufferings Ended by Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription
Mrs Martha Strayer of Lincoln Nebraska recounts severe weakness before using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She credits the medicine with relief after a first bottle and continued use through menopause, noting renewed strength and ongoing health. She recommends trying the trial package mailed from Buffalo New York.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Dr. Pierce
Martha’ Strayer
19Th St
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