Laundering Standards Seek Ubiquitous Labeling Reform
The American Institute of Laundering campaigns for a universal label on launderable goods. The Institute aims to define fastness for dyes and to prevent low quality fabrics from entering laundering streams. Industry partners, retailers, and makers push for clear standards and public confidence in care labels.
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American Institute of Laundering
J. Clair Stone
Joliet
George Johnson
Mellon Institute
Rue
Stone
American Institute of
Divorce decree set aside amid lack of consent
A judge voided an absolute divorce granted to Esther Harrington and J F Harrington on May 19 and issued a new decree for separate maintenance. The court ruled neither party requested dissolution of the marriage, and the separation order assigns Mrs Harrington custody of six minors with $55 monthly maintenance for the father to pay.
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Fudge H. GB
Esther Harrington
J. F Harrington
Bernice BH
Eastmen
David E. East
Scissors Grinder Walks 90 Blocks for $1 Profit
James N. Edgar recalls a decline in his scissors and knife grinding trade as automobiles reduce demand and women attend teas. Once wartime work and factory pay supported urban grinders, now age and illness limit his labor while customers spend on gas and convenience. Edgar traveled 90 blocks daily for meager earnings.
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James N. Edgar
Bluff Street
Edgar
Rock Island
Charles City
Public Laundry Claims Reform Prepares Public Consent
A piece from the Amert cal Institute of Laundering promotes cleaning standards as a protective measure for the public. It argues that items failing to launder publicly are not washable and warns against misrepresentation.
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Amertcal Institute of
W C T U Elects Leaders at Tama County Convention
At the Tama county W C T U convention in Toledo on Wednesday Mrs W Gerry of Traer was re elected president and Mrs 5 D Sawyer of Traer was chosen secretary Mrs J B Tyler of Toledo was re elected vice president and Mrs Alice McDonald of Toledo was elected treasurer.
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Traer
Tama County
Toledo
W. ©. Gerry
D. Sawyer
J. B. Tyler
Alice McDonald
Tama County Breeder John W Kern Dies After Stroke
John W Kern of Traer Tama County died at home from a paralysis stroke after three weeks of illness. Born in farm country west of Toledo in 1861 he married Abbie Giger in 1888. Surviving: widow and three children Russell Roy and Mrs Townsend. He was a leading breeder of purebred hogs in the county.
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John W. Kern
Traer
Mr. Kern
Fam
Toledo
Abbie Giger
Traee
Russell
Roy
Marie Townsend
Peterson
Kern
Buckl McCash Improves After Car Crash Near Bloomfield
Bloomfield Iowa September 3 lawyer Hart reports Buckl McCash of Davis County prose cutor is improving after injuries from a car crash yesterday afternoon when his vehicle overturned on a road near here.
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Hart. Bloomfield
Mission Work Resumed by Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Cedar Falls Sept 4 special Work for the new year for members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of First M E church was outlined and officers elected. Mrs F H Cutler hosted. Mrs F Js Snider named president with J H Dowden as recording secretary and Alice Cowle as corresponding secretary. Mrs J Scott Stevens became treasurer and Levi Jewell chaired the downtown division with A W Azeltine leading Normal Hill division.
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Cedar Falls
Woman's Foreign Misionary Society
First M. HE. Church
F. H. Cutler
F. Js. Snider
J. H. Dowden
Mins Alice Cowle
J. Scott Stevens
Levi Jewell
Down Town
A. W.azeltine
Normal Hill
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