Waterloo unions report strong year with stable labor relations
In the past year Waterloo enjoyed bustling building activity and stable labor relations as strikes or lockouts were unknown. The Central Labor union, with 16 affiliated unions, met biweekly in Carpenters hall and hosted the Iowa State Federation of Labor convention in June. The year saw booming employment for craftsmen, a union gun club forming, and active Woman's Labor bureau aiding the sick and needy while promoting the union label. J Spafford serves a second term as president, with officers and member unions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Central Labor Union
Woman's Labor Bureau
Spafford
J. Spafford
Washington
R. E. Boller
J. W. Rickert
M. Stallman
James’ A. Leese
FL. A. Cushman
Hod Garniers
M. A. Peterson
Waterloo four building and loan associations rise with year end assets
Four Waterloo building and loan associations report combined assets of $10,710,847 and 1928 new loans totaling $1,655,434, up from 1927. The Waterloo association marks its 50th anniversary, and Home B and L expands to a new building at 529 Commercial Street. The People's Mutual and Perpetual associations also show gains in assets and loans as 1929 outlook improves.
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Pioneer Building and
Joan Association of
Waterloo
Sesace Neccess
Pioneer
Waterloo Building & Loan Association
Fifth Street
Sycamore Street
Thellinois Central
W. H. Brunn
Eickelberg
B. & L. Buys
J. E. Dempster
A. G. Reid
Home B. & L. Association
A. C. Cole
People's
People’s Mutual Building & Loan Association
One and Loan Association
R. G. Holmes
Perpetual
Perpetual Building & Loan Association
C. W. Stilson
Record Growth: County Recorder Sees Historic Filings
The office of Mrs. Eva Brebner reports record high filings with 15,247 documents in the year ending December 1, 1928, up from 13,303 in 1927. Licenses for hunting shifted from the county auditor to the recorder, with 3,442 licenses issued for 1928 and 5,693 for 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Brebner
Ene
Recorder's Office
County Recorder
OHLE OF Luxuries Plaza: Rising Life in Waterlo o
A Waterloo column notes a shift to higher living standards with autos becoming common and radios in hundreds of homes. The article cites universal theatregoing, rising candy and ice cream sales, widespread jewelry wear, fur coat trends, and increased cigar and gum purchases. It mentions radio broadcasts and a 15 percent rise in cigarette and gum sales from 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterrod
Milady
Dad
Mother
Sonny Boy
Sister
United States
J C Penney announces 500 new store leases in spring expansion
J C Penney Co plans to negotiate 500 store leases this spring to open new locations in towns with 2500 to 5000 population. The expansion aims to lift annual retail sales by 40 to 50 million dollars, with stores duplicated in stock and service across the nation. Central locations and homegrown managers will guide the openings, targeting September 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Co
Earl C. Sams
Mr. Penney
Chambers of Commerce
Kemmerer
Wyo
Sams
Computation Dominates County Auditor’s Office Work
The County Auditor F W Esher describes the heavy burden of calculations, millage computations, and monthly warrants. He notes dog licenses, tax sale redemptions, and ballots as key duties. Auditing involves daily arithmetic, legal notice publication, and verifying levies across many taxing bodies.
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F. W. Esher
County Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
City Receives Record Finances Under Mackay Report
Waterloo reports a $122 583.36 year over year gain in city funds with total debt down $61 979.17 as bond retirements progress. Bonded debt cuts, sinking fund buildup, and sewer district bonds fund repairs drive improved fiscal condition. City clerk Mackay notes appointive post and extensive duties, including purchasing, health, and council records management.
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Waterloo
Charles C. Mackay
MacKay
Ceeseesees
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Home Park
West Sewer District
Nathan B. Barber
Farm Gnagy
Board of Review
Board of Health
Civil Service Commission
Florence Smith
Lulu Smith
Century on Farm milestone at Hopkinton farm
Hopkinton Iowa on December 31 reports the Livingston family has occupied a local farm for 92 years and this year marks the ninety first crop cultivated by a family member, reflecting long agricultural lineage in the area.
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Hopkinton
Livingston
California 15 Well Under Way to Development
Within one year of starting the California subdivision on Rainbow drive just outside the west city limits, development includes seven residences, a gasoline filling station, a Pullman diner cafe and tourist park with water mains nearly installed. Promoters plan more cabins and a community store complex as 1929 prospects look bright.
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California
Rainbow Drive
Dairy Cattle Congress
West
William Galloway & Sons Co
Historic Letters Gift to Syracuse University Receives Papers
Syracuse New York December 31 reports Gerrit Smith Miller of Petersboro presents over 10 000 letters dating 1790 1875 by Wencell Phillips William Lloyd Garrison John Brown Charles Sumner and others to Syracuse University.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Wencell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
John Brown
Charles Sumner
Syracuse University
Gerrit Smith Miller
Petersboro
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Gd. Spapford
Ohle
Luxuries Plaza
By Mack
Elm Grove Terrace
John G. Miller
Mullan Avenue
Irving Terrace
Independence Avenue
Irving’ Street
W. B. Howell
John G. Miller Construction Company
Peaney CO
Tovear
Happ
C. M. Allen Land Co
Ge Sptee
Galloway
Cattle Congress
Waterloo Hardware Co
Bachteli Insurance Agency
Commercial Nat'l Bank Bldg
Wilson Drug Co
Rexall
Wilson's
Fourth St
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