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The social features of the organization included annual banquets which had been resumed in 1921. The group sponsored a daytime river excursion in 1931. (4) In 1941 the Association sponsored an "old-style family picnic" at [[LEISER'S]] which was attended by six hundred men, women and children. The afternoon was devoted to games, races and sports, and contests for adults and children. (5) | The social features of the organization included annual banquets which had been resumed in 1921. The group sponsored a daytime river excursion in 1931. (4) In 1941 the Association sponsored an "old-style family picnic" at [[LEISER'S GARDEN]] which was attended by six hundred men, women and children. The afternoon was devoted to games, races and sports, and contests for adults and children. (5) | ||
The Association was also actively involved in the life of the community. In 1920 it took a stand against one-man street car operation. (6) Meetings were addressed by everyone from railroad presidents, to those opposed to the Good Roads Program in Iowa, and Senator [[ALLISON, William B.|William B. ALLISON]] | The Association was also actively involved in the life of the community. In 1920 it took a stand against one-man street car operation. (6) Meetings were addressed by everyone from railroad presidents, to those opposed to the Good Roads Program in Iowa, and Senator [[ALLISON, William B.|William B. ALLISON]] | ||
Revision as of 04:07, 5 August 2013
DUBUQUE TRAVELING AND BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION. A fraternal and beneficial organization, the Dubuque Traveling and Business Men's Association was organized in 1883. By 1894 membership had reached 356. (1) In 1910 it became an auxiliary of the COMMERCIAL CLUB. (2)
Expanding membership was always important. In 1902 professional men were first considered for membership. In 1921 the organization extended a general welcome to traveling men, their employers and office staff in wholesale houses, manufacturing plants, insurance offices, express offices and other offices to join. The welcome reminded potential members that the Association provided accident and life insurance. The annual dues of two dollars paid the ten dollars per week accident indemnity and all expenses. The life insurance was provided at actual cost. (2) The organization was strictly limited to Dubuque with benefits provided to widows and orphans.
The organization could point to past local care of members: (3)
January 6, 1901 J.C. Bracker eye injured by bursting of shot-19 days of accident
indemnity--$27.15
February 3, 1901 G. M. Coykendall, rib fractured slipping on icy pavement, one week
payment-$10.00
February 6th, 1901 Mrs. Annie H. Levens, beneficiary of Abe Levens, deceased, first
payment, first payment death assessment No. 47--$700.00
April 4, 1901 Mrs. Annie H. Levans, second payment death assessment--$32.00
The social features of the organization included annual banquets which had been resumed in 1921. The group sponsored a daytime river excursion in 1931. (4) In 1941 the Association sponsored an "old-style family picnic" at LEISER'S GARDEN which was attended by six hundred men, women and children. The afternoon was devoted to games, races and sports, and contests for adults and children. (5)
The Association was also actively involved in the life of the community. In 1920 it took a stand against one-man street car operation. (6) Meetings were addressed by everyone from railroad presidents, to those opposed to the Good Roads Program in Iowa, and Senator William B. ALLISON
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Source:
1. "Our Travelers, Dubuque Daily Herald, December 28, 1894, p, 5
2. "Travelers Oppose One-Man Car Plan," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 4, 1920, p. 11
3. "D. T & B. M. to Swell Membership, Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1921, p. 28.
4. "Annual Meeting," Telegraph Herald, December 26, 1901, p. 2
5. "Traveling Men and Business Men Back Day River Excursion," Telegraph Herald and Times Journal, August 23, 1931, p. 18
6. "600 Present at Traveling Men's Picnic," Telegraph Herald, Aug. 4, 1941, p. 12 [[Category:: Insurance]]