Iowa Labor Union Backs Miners in Open Shop Fight
Des Moines April 4 The Iowa Federation of Labor pledges unqualified support to striking coal miners. President J C Lewis calls the operators open shop advocates and says the miners fight for organized labor. The federation will raise funds and organize local committees to aid in the struggle against the open shop, deeming it un-American and a threat to the labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frep
Des Moines
Iowa State
Adoration of Labor
J. C. Lewis
Federation
Lewis
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Waterloo Couples Surprise Friends by Quiet Wedding
Two Waterloo marriages were conducted in Cedar Rapids at 2 36 PM yesterday, unadvertised to friends. Eva M Line wed Lawrence E Leonard, and Grace Horner wed Byron C Pinkerton, with both brides employed by Pickett Swisher Farwell. Mrs Leonard’s parents live in Independence, Leonard works as a bond and note teller, and he served as a first lieutenant on the Mexican border. The newlyweds plan to be at home at 1448 Second Street West after April 15.
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Eva M.line
Lawrence E. Leonard
Grace Horner
Byron C. Pinkerton
Cedar Rapids
Pinkerton
Waterloo
Arcnom
M. Berkley Hardware Company
Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
Leonard
Independence
Bond
Waterloo Savings Bank
Second Street West
City in Brief Highlights Local News Items and Incidents
Local notes report arrivals and visits, medical updates, and small events. Items include Laura Kettridge Kennedy in Waterloo, Mrs. J. H. Sindlinger’s California return and Palais Royal post, Mre Mery Berteh’s hospital operation, A. E. Julian's illness, a stolen Oldsmobile found on Second Street, and social visits to Nashua, Cedar Falls, and Mason City. Also listed are a civil service exam in Waterloo May 10, a motor-vehicle collision with no injuries, a court hearing on railroad property valuations, a Logan Avenue incident involving a boy struck by a car, and various church events and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sindlinger
California
Palais Royal
Mery Berteh
Presbyterian Hospital
A. E. Julian
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Frank Smith
Second Street
J. S. Funk
Nashua
Ray Himmon
Grant Avenue
East District
Samuel Bentley
Fourth Street West
Jyde Gillam
Chicago
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
J. W. Brandt
Mason City
FY. W. Reichert
F. M. Muzazey
Conger Street
Logan Avenue
Muzzey
Civil Service
Washington, D. C
Clyde BE. Brainard
Civil Service Board
Fred Teeters
Lafayette Street
Edward Broeser
Hammond Avenue
Fifth Street
Wellington
Aftermath of Influenza Ad in Vicks Vaporub Promotion
An ad explains lingering air passage damage after influenza and other illnesses and promotes Vicks VapoRub as a home remedy. It describes inflammation of the throat, larynx, and lungs, persistent coughing, and advises moderate outdoor activity, good nutrition, and nightly VapoRub applications with patented wartime style instructions. It also mentions free samples to new users from the Vicks Chemical Company in Greensboro, N. C.
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Nature
Vicks
Vicks Chemical Company
Greensboro
Kerr's Platform 1 Publicized by Iowa Senate Candidate
William G Kerr Jr a Grundy Center Republican candidate for Iowa senator released a platform calling for farmer profit through price supports a prohibition regime care for disabled veterans fiscal restraint smaller armed forces and international co operation to end war He argues farmer prosperity underpins national prosperity and cites Missouri and Mississippi river basins as key to global economy Meanwhile police head Hmil Steffins departs for Fort Leavenworth to fetch J R McNeil a prisoner wanted in Waterloo on larceny charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Kerr
Grundy Center
Iowa
Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Afr
N. Frederickson
Farmer's Legislative Council
Jowsa
Des Moines
Mr. Frederickson
Hmil Steffins
Bureau of Identification
Police Department
Fort Leavenworth
Federal
J. R. McNeil
Waterloo
James Black
YMCA Workers to Discuss Needs in Waterloo
Waterloo YMCA volunteer workers gather Thursday evening at the association building starting 5 p.m. for a conference with the board president W. A. Lane presiding and state secretary W. N. Northcott leading discussions on the association, its place in the community, and its future challenges. The event includes a dinner and an open forum on local church and community ties.
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Waterloo Y. M. C. A
W. A. Lane
W. N. Northcott
Vopic
Watterloo Association
Northcott
Calvary Evangelical Church
Fourth Street East
Graham
Young People’s Choir
R. Clare Heald
Fowler Funeral Largely Attended in St. Paul
Funeral services for George V. Fowler were held yesterday afternoon at his Park Avenue home conducted by Dr. J. A. Barr former pastor of First Baptist Church St Paul Minn Attendees filled the house and surrounding area for the service.
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H. Grout
C. Bell
George Wright
W. C. Cole
BE. F. Rath
A. M Place
Wright
Fowler Company
Mr. Cole
Fowler
Earl
First Baptist Church
Fairview
George V. Fowler
Park Avenue’ East
Wera
J. A. Barr
St. Paul, Minn
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Iowa Federation’ OF Labor
Altho
Optical Service
Buchanan
Laura Kettridge Kennedy
Ricker van Metre
van Metre
Courier
Willis St. Egan
Danville
Harry E. Bond
Archer Avenue
Frank Bond
Honolulu
Crick
Cornall College Men's Glee Club
Grace M. EL
Poolhalt
J.P. Roeder
Poolball
Vick
Jeneas
Missouri
Mississippi
Y.m.ca
W. H. Bruwn
Black's Tearoom
W.J. Rechttatig
James Bryce
Fll
Northey
Texas
C. F. Altstadt
KR. J. Horie
Guy Lee
G. V. Fowler
Sina
Tweed
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