Iowa reports 1.8 percent May rise in industrial jobs
The Iowa bureau of labor notes a 1.8 per cent May increase in industrial employment, the first sizable gain since November 1930. Stone and Clay Products lead with 23.9 per cent, followed by Food and Kindred, Textiles, and other sectors. Cedar Rapids tops cities with a 3.9 per cent rise. gains also appear in Clinton Davenport Des Moines and Sioux City while Burlington Dubuque and Waterloo show declines.
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May Schedules Reflect Small Shift in Workforce
May operating schedules show two percent of workers who shut down in April moved to part II schedules in May while the number remaining on duty stayed the same.
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Dow
Surprise Valley Picnic and Damascus Shrine Visit Announced
The Surprise Valley annual picnic is set for June 8 at Wellman with public school families urged to attend. Members of Damascus Shrine are invited to Cedar Rapids June 11 for the supreme shrine visit, banquet, drill, and ceremonial events.
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Mt. Vernon, Il
Supreme Shrine
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Shepherdess Guard
At & P
Red cotton's supposed immunity debunked in the South
The article argues that red cotton grown in Alabama and Mississippi is not immune to boll weevil attacks. It notes the late flowering nature of red cotton misled observers since boll weevils favor early flowering varieties, disproving the immunity theory.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Lily Lou Lansing Faces Career Dreams and Hard Times
Lily Lou, a budding singer in New York, grapples with poverty and a maternal bond as she pursues stage opportunities. Tony’s devotion, Gwin’s coaching, and a loan from Wanda frame a struggle between love and ambition while she risks losing her chance to sing Butterfly. A reunion with Madame Nahlman hints at renewed support.
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California
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Drive Carefully car inspection drive in offer
A local garage displays the Drive Carefully poster inviting drivers to bring their cars for a free inspection. An inspector will certify results on a state provided card. Checkpoints include brakes, wheel alignment, tires, steering gear, ignition, horn, wipers, mirrors, headlights, parking and tail lights, and stop light.
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Iowa Motor Vehicle Department
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa
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