Muscatine Church Leaders Blamed in Pears Button Strike Report
Des Moines, Jan 10. Prof Samuel Zane Batten of Des Moines College says button manufacturers tied to churches have alienated faith and fueled hostility in Muscatine. He notes a Federation of Churches of America investigation found labor tensions tied to a booming, poorly organized button industry drawing more workers than jobs.
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Des Moines
Samuel Zane Batten
Des Moines College
Social Services Commission
Northern Baptist Convention
Federation of Churches of America
Pittsburgh
Muscatine
Fodera
Churches of America
Musciuntine
Button Factory Grievances Spark Industry Debate
The piece describes workers grievances in button factories, noting poor lighting and unsafe protections. It cites counting fraud in piecework, with workers sometimes undercounting production and pressed counts inflating totals, while manufacturers push to break up the worker movement.
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Sam Kewl
Cote Litlon i
Minda
Tno
Turmoil and hopeful gathering amid city unrest
The article records a clash of views on socialism and public order with calls for protecting property and preserving peace. It notes religious groups advocating brotherhood and justice, a golden rule approach, and describes social and church activities across towns including gatherings at the Bruns and Kroeger residences, with various locals visiting or ill.
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Tre Eit
Local notes from Tripoli area report visits and moves
Local residents and families in Tripoli and surrounding areas are noted for visits, moves, and gatherings. The community includes the Shores, Hildebrandt, Tildebrandt, A. Shores, and others with friends visiting Cedar Tees and Cedar Tap lids. A weekly newspaper change and upcoming entertainments are announced along with several hometown trips and family events.
Local Happenings In Denver And Nearby Areas
Denver and nearby towns report visits and family news as Jen and Geo Jahnke recover from illness. Edna Steege is laid to rest after a funeral attended by many. Local residents Emil Bradenburg and A Bruns visited on business while others were sick or traveling through Hiveville and Alma.
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Denver
Ficking
Wi Iy
Geo. Jahnke
Jasrippe
Aid Society
Henry Ryans
Emil Bradenburg
Waverly
Ed Pbrons
Edna Steege
C. Steege
Charley Kerpke
Hiveville
Anna
Hulda Krumm
Miss Dickman
Alma
A. Bruns
Wn. Greaning
Denver Savings Bank
Parkersburg Social and Local Notes Aired
Parkersburg active week with visitors and greetings. Carl A Walker of Chicago, Diamond Crystal Salt Co, was in town Tuesday regarding business. A New Year’s Eve gathering at the KPL hall featured Lew Morgans and Miss Leben Conn. George Hanson led a reception for Robert Ferguson during the holiday. Clyde Wilson of Indiana visited family and attended the Cedar Falls gathering. Mrs Qtro Grohe of Ackley visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Jobson Sr. George Kothe and bride returned home to reside with the groom’s mother on Church street. Will Fommelfinger from Applington and Miss Whitten of Charles City attended a local event.
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Tripoli
Dan
Hernan Zacharias
Mineller
Cedar Fugstds
Oxcaut Manteh
Williston
Urey
Shores
Cedar Tees
Fred Hildebrande
Tildebrandt
Cedar Taplids
Joe A. Baleaid
C. A. Shores
Ha MM. Dorman
Charles City Bros
Ty Jessdey
Henry Moehling
John Koch
Chicago
Filinois
Jon Jahnke
F. W. Russ
Walter Fergeman
Laura Selck
Waterton
Fred
Toa. Melvis
Fredericksburg
Wm. Schuitz
Chris Kwhrt
Fred Beldt
Monroe
Wis
Mre. H.W. Bockhouse
George Welsey
Wadena
Minn
Herman iKlsiss
J. Wynortf
Fred Koch
Home Circle Society
Seege
Partels
Westgate
Carl Schiiching
Harms
Siegel
Jaimbest
Teseior
Parkersburg
Carl A. Walker
The
Diamond Crystal Salt Co
Chamis
Mies
Pittsburg
Wan
Cnet Plaice
KPL
Lew Morgans
Leben Conn
George Hanson
Puesta Rtobert
Vyoula
Susi Laakets
Qtro Grohe Af Ackley
Mra
Klenry Jobson
George Kothe
Bride
Church Street
Will Fommelfinger
Applington
Miss Whitten
Tarles City
United Doctors Offer Non Surgical Cure for Rectal Ailments
The United Doctors claim to cure rectal diseases without surgery and with minimal pain, allowing most patients to continue work. They advertise relief from piles fistula fissure and other rectal troubles and urge sufferers to inquire about this treatment option.
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United Doctors
Bho
Divorce Petition Filed in Black Hawk County Court
Jennie E. Brown sues Ethan A. Brown for divorce on cruel treatment and asks for permanent custody of their minor children. If Ethan does not appear by February term's second day, a default may be entered and further relief granted as justice requires. Attorney J. U. Hildebrand represents the plaintiff.
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Jennie FE. Brown
Ethan A. Brown
District Court of
Black Hawk County
Towa
Esart
Waterloo
Blar Hause
J. UL Hildebrand
Plainiit
Mine Gertrude Polderboer Leaves Sibley After Year
Mine Gertrude Polderboer has left Sibley Iowa after a year of visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ee Polderboer at their Case milk store. Case Milk Co operates at fourteen branches delivering dairy products.
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Gertrude Polderboer
Sibley
Mrs
Ee Polderboer
Gold output on the increase nationwide in 1911
Preliminary figures from the Director of the Mint show the 1911 domestic gold output at 96.23 million dollars, slightly below 1910’s 96.29 million. Alaska production trends are noted as part of the national activity with mining generally active in the year.
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Sases
Postum
Coffee Trust
Baile Creekening News
Washington
United States
Alaska
Mint
Personal Wanted A housekeeping man by 8 business woman
Classified notice asks for a housekeeping man as part of a marriage arrangement. Mentions Lippincott's case milk deliveries and Costa milk at 14 branches. Names a businesswoman seeking help.
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Lippincott’s
Case's
Costa
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Win Lives West
Mission Society
Af. Murphy
August Kusaly
Lisk
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Winverty
Readiva
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Miller
Marsh-Place
District Court of the
State of
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Crystal Theater
Laskys
Case
P. C. Jones
Wangler Drug Store
L. Sten & Sons
W. E. Doft
Clinton, Iowa
Corn Belt Telephone CO
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