Workmen's Comp Reform Seen Improving Iowa Law
Industrial Commissioner A B Funk told a quarterly conference that Iowa's workman's compensation system has improved relations between employers and workers, increased safety, and reduced litigation costs. He noted it revolutionized personal injury relief since 1912 and urged further efficiency while highlighting ongoing aims to reduce accidents and fund relief.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A.B. Funk
Board of Control
State House
United States
Union
Waite
Funk
Waste and prudent spending urge restraint in hard times
A Chicago Tribune piece argues against wasteful purchases and urges readers to buy only needs. It notes a silk shirt claim could be outweighed by cheaper durable garments, cites examples of excessive fashion spending by low wage earners, and urges definite purchase purpose to save time and money for both shoppers and merchants.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Fortnightly Club and community notices postponed meetings
Various Fortnightly Club departments announce rescheduled meetings for December 9 through December 16 including Home Economics sections meeting at different homes, the Shalom Group Class at the Methodist church, and evening literature. A candy social at Dutch Rock Center School is planned for December 17 with a call for boxes. Local clubs and circles set new dates and remind members to bring dues and attend on time.
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Fortnigtly Club
Ralph Dougherty
Thursady
The
Methodist Church
Dutch Roek Center
Bertha Grady
Farmers Union Meeting Notice at South Prairie School
Farmers Union convenes at South Prairie school house on Tuesday evening December 9 by order of the President. Local residents urged to attend and participate in the community gathering.
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Farmers Union
South Prairie School House
Bethlehem Commandery Plans Conclave for Temple Work
A called conclave of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar will be held Monday evening for work in the order of the Temple and to encourage a large attendance by Sir Knights. James D. Glasgow, E. C.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
James D. Glasgow
E. Cc
County Union Convention Notice at Woodman Hall
Local union members urged to attend a county convention in Washington at Woodman Hall on Saturday the 13th at 1 20 sharp. Pres Wim Sutherland and See I B Rabenold call for each local to be represented.
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Washington
Woodman Hall
Dee
Wim. Sutherland
I. B. Rabenold
Post Office Cuts Mail Service Amid Coal Strike
The Chicago superintendent of mails warns patrons that mail service will be curtailed as coal strike trains are reduced. Patrons are urged to mail Xmas packages early to spread work and avoid last minute delays. A. R. Miller, P.M.
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Chicago
A. R. Miller
P.M
Learning Tempering Mind and Will Says Bacon
The passage reflects on learning softening wildness and barbarism in men. It argues study reduces levity and insolence by presenting doubts, training balanced reasoning, and forcing rejection of unexamined claims. It emphasizes patient examination before accepting any conclusions.
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Bacon
Poise as Key to Influence in Leadership
Poise cultivates repose and emotional control, making a leader more appealing. If choosing between two leaders one poised and one excitable the poised one will be favored due to its unconsciously revealed well controlled energy.
When You Are in Rome Sermon Advice on Sabbath Keeping
The saying from St Ambrose to St Augustine is quoted on observing local Sabbath practices. It urges adapting to local customs to avoid offending others or being offended, whether in Rome Milan or any church.
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Rome
St. Ambrose
Austin
St. Austin
Milan
Laundry Dries Fruit and Vegetables in By-Product Process
A fragment notes laundry operations producing a by-product of dried fruits and vegetables. It mentions mechanical diners used when not otherwise employed, suggesting an improvised or auxiliary drying method tied to laundry work.
Land Trespass and Hunting Ban Notice Names Landowners
The undersigned demand no trespassing hunting or trapping on the land of listed individuals and warn of legal penalties. Names include John Putman B F Miller J St McGinnis Joan Caldwell Will Saville Krall Gammon Fred Tilford Homer Kephart Silas Caldwell Harry Jones Sigapodose L Meyer A Carr C G Anderson Charles Kephart Roy Kephart Prank Kephart Rarl Kephart and others 2440128.
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John Putman
B. F. Miller
J. St. McGinnis
Joan Caldwell
Will Saville
Krall
Gammon
Fred Tilford
Homer Kephart
Silas Caldwell
Harry Jones
Sigapodose
Bk. L. Meyer
A. B. Carr
G. Anderson
Charles Kephart
Roy Kephart
Prank Kephart Rarl Kephart
Fragmentary club note hints at a noisy evening
A jagged OCR fragment from a club report mentions a complaint hook and a vivid scene aboard a boat. The readable bits suggest tension or disruption during a social gathering, with unclear context and names.
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Iowa Gas & Elec. Co
Ansco
Goodrich
Firestone
Hawkeye
Defiance
H. D. Smith Garage
Sarer
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Says Funk
Selznice
Elsie Janis
FOX
George Stewart
John Bryrson
Frank L. Wilson
F.L. Wilson
Havre
Caroline Tucker
la Pech Sociefie
Sam Neill
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
L. Aid
Hotah, Club
Arthur Weade
Pythien
Julia Cavender
Partners Union
C. W. Busby & Co
R. H. Fetters
G. L. Fetters
Wm. A. Whiting
North
Iowa Avenue
F. & M. Bank
J. PF. H. Taylor
Norman
Journal Office
Lytle Bros
G. E. Hopping
Burrens Sleds & Wagons
Jones and Fields
Frank
Dunshee
West Chester
White Wyandotte Cockerels
Walter R. Brown
E. L. Stover
Hick. Org
C. C
Copppeck and
Washington Road
Ous
King
Boydware
G. W. Hunter
C.K. Ian Wayland
Frank Futsler
Smith Premier
F. W. Bandy
Simplex
Simplex Mfg. Co
Temple Bidg
Detroit
Mich
Journal
Awee
Henry Campbell
West 3Rd Street
Win Smouse
2Nd Ave
Stanley White
South
Iowa Ave
Black
Washington County
Dempsey Rreal Estate Co
Cook's
North Side Square
J. Dempsey, Inc
W. Teeter
Geo
J. Breitenbach
Lost
L. C. Bell
Chester
Kalona
Velie
Ladies’ Watch
Court House
WANT
Dempsey Real Estate Co
Jd. Dempsey
J. Dheitenbach
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