Factory Owners Stand For Open Shop Against Closed Shop
Factory owners and operators in Waterloo announce a firm stance against the closed shop amid ongoing strikes. They argue union demands would ruin local plants and warn a closed shop would invite failure, urging open shop operation to compete with other regions and protect jobs and city growth. They cite historical bankruptcies, market pressures, and past bond anxieties as evidence of the risks to the community.
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United States
Waterloo
Maytag-Mason Company
Drop Forge Company
Malleable Ironworks
National Engine Company
Armstrong Manufacturingmpany
Canada
Labor trends hint at slow factory recovery and open shop push
The piece notes that advertising is not the only risk to newspapers and that factory output may lag due to reduced demand from drought areas in the northwest. Employers foresee only partial rehiring of former staff, signaling a long siege as labor strengthens its union stance while capital pushes for an open shop.
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Central Labor Union
Mmit
Waterloo
Pioneer Manufacturing Company
Stewart Manufacturing Company
Labor Temple
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Comany
Evening Courier
Wblte
Waterloo Gas Engine Co
Settlement council urged to ease Waterloo labor strike
Dr F W Court urges formation of an investigating committee from a trusted body like the Greater Waterloo association to study the labor dispute and restore normal economic conditions. He argues that both sides deserve a fair, impartial probe to prevent citywide harm and keep industries operating.
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F. W. Court
Waiterigo
Greater Waterloo Association
Waterloo
Republic
Commonwealth
Lincoln
Optimism Rises as Labor Leaders See Strike Near Settlement
Labor leaders report optimism as the machinists strike affecting about 2500 workers enters a late stage. Laundry owners seek talks with organizer A G Abbey to draft a union agreement and frame settlements with Waterloo Steam Laundry Model and Si-Dert laundries. Central Labor Union reports nearing $5 000 weekly in aid funds and notes no general strike is planned.
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AG. Abbey
International Association of Machinists
Mr. Abbay
Labor Temple
Abbey
Waterloo Steam Laundry
H. QO. Bernbrook
Model Laundry
Waterloo
Bernbrook
Central Labor Union
C. Tl. Milnes
Jocal No. #14
Success for Pure Food Show Assured by Booth Sales
The Waterloo Retail Merchants association warns the pure food show in conjunction with the Dairy Cattle Congress is weeks away with 122 booths already sold. Secretary R L LeGon notes only about one third of local booths are rented, while manufacturers supply goods for the country store in exchange for ad space. A trade paper will be published by the Iowa State Retail Merchants association and subscriptions in Waterloo are being gathered to finance the sheet.
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Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
Usea ‘Sociation
R. L LeGon
Iowa State Retail Merchants’ Association
DeGon
Waterloo
Rainfall Saves Corn Yet Hurts Late Potatoes
The weekly crop report from the Illinois Central railroad notes rainfall arrived too late to save late potatoes while corn was saved at its critical growth stage. It warns that without the rain, widespread damage would have occurred to the corn crop.
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Iowa
Illinois Central Railroad
Corn Harvest Report Shows Mixed Yields Across Regions
An Iowa crop summary notes corn remains in the roasting ear stage with light soil damage and rainfall boosting kernels. Early potatoes near normal while late crop dries to half, pastures burned before rain, cattle grazing reduces hay and milk by up to 40 percent. Small grain threshing continues with oats at 38 bushels per acre and wheat around 18 bushels.
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Reac
Towa
Baby Fund Update From Community Friends
A brief note from The Baby Fund highlights continued community support for infant care initiatives. Readers are urged to contribute through local groups and donate to aid families in need.
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the Courier
Kohl’s
Fourth Street
Shoe News
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Baby Fund
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Jane
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