Marshalltown factory reforms cut saloon links
H H McDowell of Marshalltown described factory discipline after saloon closures. He said drinkers dropped from forty eight moulders to few, wages rose to 4.50 to 5.25 daily, and housing improved as Marshalltown rebuilt with streets and tax revenue offset by closing saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McDowell
Marshalltown
Lannox Furnace
Quick Action Range Company
Iige
Western
Penn Ranie
McDowell
Walnut Street Baptist
St. Paul’s M. EB
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania
First Baptist Church
E. A. Valient
Valiant
Hell
Moscritp
Frank Schroeder
Hast Park
Walnut Street
Waterloo Leads Iowa Cities in Registered Voters Surge
Waterloo reports 7 336 total registrations by close of Saturday, signaling strong growth and a likely record vote with many still to register for the upcoming election. Comparisons show Waterloo ahead of Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, while Council Bluffs and Burlington fall behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Dubuque
Boc Eeds
Gedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Burlington
Bryan Forecast Predicts Wilson Victory In Election
W J Bryan in Lincoln says Wilson is almost certain to win the election with a large electoral majority and substantial popular vote. He expects a large silent vote in Wilson’s favor and plans to telegram congratulations before Tuesday evening. Also noted is a First Congregational bazaar Friday with Miss Popp’s hand painted china and water colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Gov. Wilson
Popp
First Congregational Church
Sale
Three Babies Born Near Election Eve in Waterloo
Waterloo welcomed three births at C. R. Rohde, 223 Vine street. F. L. Northey, 133 Prospect avenue. and E. M. Hall, Wellington flats. Rachael Elizabeth Rohde weighed ten pounds born at 10 AM. Howard James Hall seven pounds born at 7 PM. Northey baby seven and a half pounds born at 6:15 PM. The article notes timing near election and mentions Roosevelt policy conjecture. Also advertises a chicken pie supper at First M. E. church Wednesday night with invitation to all.
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Waterloo
C. R. Rohde
Vine Street
F.L. Northay
Prospect Avenue
E. M. Hall
Wellington
Rachael Elizabeth Rohde
Howard James Hall
Northey
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Western Union
Citizens’ Gas and Electric Coo
St. Luke's English
C. R. Lowe
St. Luke's English Church
Lowe
Atchison, Kan
Emanuel Evangelical
Emanuel Evangelical Church
Courthouse Square
L. W. Bock
J. A. Haehlen
Chicago Operatic Co
Waterloo Theatre
Labor Temple
W. W. Marsh
K. P. Hall
Regi
Stion
Iowa Cities
Majestic
Maid of Nicobar
Majestic Theatre
Japan
Nadel
Kane
James Kelly
Emma Pollock
Bruce Morgan
Betty
Nellie Berger
The
Bryan Certain
Babes
Firet M. F
North End
Armory
East 6Th Street
S. H. Basher
R. E. Leach
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